2000 BMW Z3
1 recalls, 54 complaints - 12 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
6 crashes 11 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
AIR BAGS
Aug 28, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag and the driver’s side air bag malfunction service required warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the ai... Read more
SEATS
Nov 5, 2023
Incident date: Nov 5, 2023
Headrest airbag deployed for no reason, no accident
AIR BAGS
Nov 5, 2023
Incident date: Nov 5, 2023
Headrest airbag deployed for no reason, no accident
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Dec 15, 2020
Incident date: Dec 14, 2020
THE SUBFRAME IS TEARING APART FROM THE FRAME ITSELF IN THE TRUNK. SPOT WELDS HAVE FAILED AND SEPARATION IS OBVIOUS. ## VIN PASSED ## BMW 2000#VPIC# 4 - VIN CORRECTED, ERROR IN ONE POSITION ONLY (INDICATED BY ! IN SUGGESTED VIN), MULTIPLE MATCHES FOUND; 14 - UNABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR ALL THE ... Read more
1 injured
1 deaths
SUSPENSION
Dec 15, 2020
Incident date: Dec 14, 2020
THE SUBFRAME IS TEARING APART FROM THE FRAME ITSELF IN THE TRUNK. SPOT WELDS HAVE FAILED AND SEPARATION IS OBVIOUS. ## VIN PASSED ## BMW 2000#VPIC# 4 - VIN CORRECTED, ERROR IN ONE POSITION ONLY (INDICATED BY ! IN SUGGESTED VIN), MULTIPLE MATCHES FOUND; 14 - UNABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR ALL THE ... Read more
1 injured
1 deaths
ENGINE
Dec 15, 2020
Incident date: Dec 14, 2020
THE SUBFRAME IS TEARING APART FROM THE FRAME ITSELF IN THE TRUNK. SPOT WELDS HAVE FAILED AND SEPARATION IS OBVIOUS. ## VIN PASSED ## BMW 2000#VPIC# 4 - VIN CORRECTED, ERROR IN ONE POSITION ONLY (INDICATED BY ! IN SUGGESTED VIN), MULTIPLE MATCHES FOUND; 14 - UNABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR ALL THE ... Read more
1 injured
1 deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 12, 2020
Incident date: Sep 11, 2020
BOTH AIRBAGS POPPED WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT 711. MY DASH AND WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE CAR WAS NOT STARTED. I WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVER SEAT. HAD JUST PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION
AIR BAGS
Sep 12, 2020
Incident date: Sep 11, 2020
BOTH AIRBAGS POPPED WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT 711. MY DASH AND WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE CAR WAS NOT STARTED. I WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVER SEAT. HAD JUST PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION
AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2020
Incident date: Feb 2, 2020
THE AIR BAG COMES ON ALL THE TIME . I THINK IT MIGHT HAVE TAKAT A AIR BAGS
AIR BAGS
Mar 5, 2020
Incident date: Nov 15, 2019
HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM COMPLAINT MADE IN DEC., REF. #11288210. FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED CAUSING FRONT WINDOW TO SHATTER AND DASH IS DAMAGED. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. THE PERSON SAT IN THE DRIVER SEAT AND IT EXPLODED.
AIR BAGS
Jul 13, 2018
Incident date: Apr 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED VERTEBRAE DAMAGE, A STERNUM CONTUSION, AND BREATHING ISSUES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
IN SHOP..... STATIONARY UP ON LIFT ...' DIFFERENTIAL BRACKET..... UNDERNEATH CAR..... THE WELD RIVETS SEPARATE...THE RIVETS GO ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE TRUNK UNDERNEATH.. .. HAS TOO BE TAKEN APART AND REINFORCED SOLID WELD NEEDED..... THERE ARE UTUBE VIDEOS ONLINE SHOWING THIS ISSUE.... I PUT MY CAR ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
IN SHOP...' STATIONARY...'. DRAIN PLUGS UNDERNEATH THE CAR..... CONVERTIBLE ROOF MOTOR.... DRAIN PLUGS BECOME BLOCKED.... THE ROOF MOTOR FILLS UP WITH WATER AND THE MOTOR RUST IN ITS CASING..... UTUBE VIDEOS ONLINE SHOW THIS ISSUE..... THANKS
AIR BAGS
Jun 18, 2018
Incident date: Apr 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. IN THE PROCESS, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS ENTERING THE SAME LANE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SWERVE INTO A MEDIAN TO AVOID CRASHI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Aug 22, 2017
Incident date: Sep 12, 2016
AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE SHOWS WARNING SIGN ALL TIMES
AIR BAGS
Aug 22, 2017
Incident date: Sep 12, 2016
AIR BAG ON PASSENGER SIDE SHOWS WARNING SIGN ALL TIMES
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 24, 2011
ON 24JUN2011, I SWERVED FROM A PARALLEL LANE TO AVOID BEING SIDESWIPED. NO CONTACT WAS MADE BETWEEN VEHICLES. HOWEVER, I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHILE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THEY TOL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 24, 2011
ON 24JUN2011, I SWERVED FROM A PARALLEL LANE TO AVOID BEING SIDESWIPED. NO CONTACT WAS MADE BETWEEN VEHICLES. HOWEVER, I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHILE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THEY TOL... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 30, 2011
Incident date: Oct 4, 2011
I HEARD A CREAKING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR, I PUT IT ON JACKS TO CHECK IT OUT. TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR PAN MAINLY AROUND THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT. THE CAR IS UNDRIVABLE., BUT YET BMW WILL NOT TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MATTER. I SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IF I DID ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 30, 2011
Incident date: Oct 4, 2011
I HEARD A CREAKING FROM THE REAR OF MY CAR, I PUT IT ON JACKS TO CHECK IT OUT. TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FLOOR PAN MAINLY AROUND THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT. THE CAR IS UNDRIVABLE., BUT YET BMW WILL NOT TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MATTER. I SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IF I DID ... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Oct 13, 2010
Incident date: Aug 25, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH INTO AN INTERSECTION, UNEXPECTEDLY AN OPPOSING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES CONSISTING OF A BROKEN COLLAR BONE, EI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 24, 2008
Incident date: Oct 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG. HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT NO ONE WAS STRUCK. HE FILED A REPORT WITH BMW AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOMEONE FROM THE CORPORATE OFFICE WOULD CALL HIM REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 3, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN 8 INCH FRACTURE IN THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WELDED THE FRAME. ONE YEAR LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRES, W... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Feb 5, 2006
Incident date: Apr 24, 2004
NIELLO BMW OF SACRAMENTO CHECKED MY Z3 2000 FOR TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON ADVISE, AND SOME FLUTTERING NOISE CAME OUT DURING ACCELERATION. THEY FOUND OUT THAT THERE'S METAL SHAVINGS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL. THEY REPAIRED IT AND REPLACED IT WITH NEW ONE AS WHAT THEY ADVISED TO ME, PLUS THEY REPLACED TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Feb 5, 2006
Incident date: Apr 24, 2004
NIELLO BMW OF SACRAMENTO CHECKED MY Z3 2000 FOR TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON ADVISE, AND SOME FLUTTERING NOISE CAME OUT DURING ACCELERATION. THEY FOUND OUT THAT THERE'S METAL SHAVINGS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL. THEY REPAIRED IT AND REPLACED IT WITH NEW ONE AS WHAT THEY ADVISED TO ME, PLUS THEY REPLACED TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 5, 2006
Incident date: Apr 24, 2004
NIELLO BMW OF SACRAMENTO CHECKED MY Z3 2000 FOR TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON ADVISE, AND SOME FLUTTERING NOISE CAME OUT DURING ACCELERATION. THEY FOUND OUT THAT THERE'S METAL SHAVINGS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL. THEY REPAIRED IT AND REPLACED IT WITH NEW ONE AS WHAT THEY ADVISED TO ME, PLUS THEY REPLACED TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 14, 2005
Incident date: Jan 24, 2005
I HAVE HAD VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY BMW Z3 2000''INTERNAL WATER PUMP FAILURE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY, RATTLING NOISES IN THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, ETC. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE CONTINUALLY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM YEAR OVER YEAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE--THE SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH COMING ON DUE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Jul 14, 2005
Incident date: Jan 24, 2005
I HAVE HAD VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY BMW Z3 2000''INTERNAL WATER PUMP FAILURE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY, RATTLING NOISES IN THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, ETC. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE CONTINUALLY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM YEAR OVER YEAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE--THE SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH COMING ON DUE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 7, 2005
Incident date: Mar 7, 2005
BMW Z3 SEAT BELT TENSIONER FAULT. BY READING ONLINE MESSAGE BOARDS, THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAULT. SEAT BELT IS FINE, BUT FAULT CAUSES THE AIRBAG TO NOT DEPLOY. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL?*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 12, 2004
Incident date: Dec 29, 2003
SRS LIGHT ON MY MW Z3 IS ON. KNOWN REPEATING PROBLEM ON Z3.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 19, 2003
Incident date: Nov 14, 2003
AFTER RUNNING OVER A METAL PANEL IN THE ROAD THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG AT NO CHARGE. *NM
STRUCTURE
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT WATER LEAKS ABOVE THE DRIVER'S WINDOW/DOOR, THE DEALER ORDERED PART, AND THE PASSENGER'S DOOR STARTED TO LEAK AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR A SECOND SEAL-NO REPAIRS, STILL LEAKS. THE ROOF RATTLES AND LEAKS. *SCC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE BUCKING, RUNNING ROUGH, STABILITY/CONTROL. *SCC
STEERING
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 2001
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING IS NOISY. *SCC
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAK, AND WAS LUBED, BUT IT IT STARTED SQUEAKING AGAIN. *SCC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FOG LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY HAD BLOWN AS WELL AS THE BACK UP LIGHTS(REPLACED DUE TO A BLOWN RELAY). *SCC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RADIO IS CUTTING IN AND OUT ON THE BACK LEFT CHANNEL-REPLACED THE RADIO, BUT REMAINS IN AND OUT, THE POWER LOCKS HAVE TRAPPED THE CONSUMER ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS/SAFETY HAZARD, AND THE ANTENNA HAS FALLEN OFF. *SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN TRYING TO STALL, SOUNDS ROUGH (IF STANDING OUTSIDE), ALONG WITH THE A/C/WATER PUMP/(POSSIBLY THE COMPRESSOR). THE ENGINE HAS A HEATING PROBLEM-REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT. *SCC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES PER INVOICE THE ENGINE(NON SPECIFIC), ABS(NON SPECIFIC), AND SERVICE LIGHTS(POPPED ON). ALSO THE DASHBOARD IS LOUD AND RATTLES WHEN TEMPETURES ARE BELOW 70 DEGREES FROM BOTH SIDES NEAR THE OUTSIDE VENTS. THERE IS AN UNSPECIFIED STRING ON TOP COMING UNDONE ON BOTH SIDE-REPAIRED,... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS VIBRATION IN THE BACK WHEELS. *SCC
SEATS
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATES PER INVOICE THE ENGINE(NON SPECIFIC), ABS(NON SPECIFIC), AND SERVICE LIGHTS(POPPED ON). ALSO THE DASHBOARD IS LOUD AND RATTLES WHEN TEMPETURES ARE BELOW 70 DEGREES FROM BOTH SIDES NEAR THE OUTSIDE VENTS. THERE IS AN UNSPECIFIED STRING ON TOP COMING UNDONE ON BOTH SIDE-REPAIRED,... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 16, 2002
Incident date: Jul 29, 2002
BMW EXAMINED THE Z3 ON AUGUST 1, 2002 AND TOLD ME THAT THE FORCE WAS INSUFFICIENT TO CAUSE A SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. HOWEVER MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY TOTALLED AND I SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES BECAUSE THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. BMW WAS ASKED IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 21, 2002 TO SUPPLY THE RE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Sep 23, 2002
Incident date: Jun 21, 2001
A ROCK WENT BOUNCED UP UNDER THE CAR AND SET OFF THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG BRUISED THE DRIVERS ARM AND RIBS. THE CAR SWERVE ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD DUE TO THE AIRBAG FORCING THE DRIVER TO THE RIGHT, BUT THE CAR DID NOT LEAVE THE ROAD WAY. DUE TO THE COST OF THE REPLACING THE SYSTE... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 29, 2002
DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN A BOUNCING ROCK STRUCK UNDER THE CAR, THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, INJURING THE DRIVER. *AK
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
A GRINDING SOUND CAME FROM REAR BRAKES. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER ,AND DEALER REPLACED REAR BRAKES. CURRENTLY, AT 8, 600 MILES PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDEN ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 29, 2001
AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING A COLLISON. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 24, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 2001
BOTH THE LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED SOFT SPOTS/BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALL. AUTHORIZED DEALERS CLAIM DAMAGE FROM ROAD HAZARD. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER Z3'S WITH SIMILAR ISSUES ON THESE TIRES, AND DO NOT BELIEVE ROAD HAZARD TO BE THE CAUSE. DIRECT CORRESPONDENCE TO MICHELIN REMAINS UNAM... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 21, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN AUTOMOBILE STRUCK AN OBJECT UNDER THE CAR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES PER HOUR, INJURING THE DRIVER. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Jan 10, 2000
AT LEAST 6 TIMES THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS JAMMED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FASTEN THE SEAT/SHOULDER RESTRAINT. AT LEAST 6 OTHER TIMES THE JAMMING HAS OCCURRED AND WE WERE ABLE TO SOMEHOW GET IT TO RELEASE. THE 6 TIMES WE HAVE REPORTED REQUIRE
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 30, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
ON THE Z3 2.3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODEL THE COMPUTER CAUSES THE ENGINE TO KEEP REVVING AFTER THE THROTTLE IS RELEASED, SOMETIMES FOR 2 OR 3 SECONDS. THE DEALER SAID ALL Z3 2.3 MOLDELS DO THIS. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE AS IT REQUIRES EXTRA ATTENTION WHEN SHIFTING BECAUSE IT DOES NOT OCCUR CONSISTENTLY. ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 BMW Z3
12 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 193000 TIRES:BEAD | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SI B12 12 10
Jun 1, 2010
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SIB240202
Apr 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING HARD SHIFTS, LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL. *TT
110500
Jun 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
620300
Jun 1, 2000
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT REGARDING SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING VARIOUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAULTS. *TT
000199
Jun 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
000199
Mar 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO NEW VEHICLES PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
360100
Feb 1, 2000
193000 TIRES:BEAD
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 225/50 16 TIRES PRODUCED IN THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY 2000 MAY EXPERIENCE AIR LEAKS AROUND THE BEAD SEATING AREA OF ONE OR MORE TIRES. *TT
540399
Feb 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH THE CLIPS ON THE FRONT HEADLINER FASTENING STRINGS BREAKING ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 9/99. *TT
BMW Z3 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW Z3 across all model years (1996, 2004).
13
Total Recalls
300
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths