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BMW 3-SERIES Service Brakes, Air Antilock Control Unit/module

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Service Brakes, Air Antilock Control Unit/module Report #10096344

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2004.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE . WHILE DRIVING 2003 325XI ON COUNTY HIWAY SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TO ABOUT 15-20 MPH. HALFWAY THROUGH THE TURN LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM TRANSMISSION AREA (PREVIOUS FAILURE OF TRANS. COMP. MODULE @ 1500 MILES-REPLACED BY DEALER) AND VEHICLE LOCKE UP, HARD ENOUGH FOR MYSELF AND MY WIFE TO MOVE FORWARD AGAINST THE SEAT BELTS. PRESSED ON ACCELARATOR, MOTOR RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT RESPOND. DODGE TRUCK STRUCK MY VEHICLE IN REAR, DRIVER AND WITNESSES SAW NO BRAKE LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION I WAS STOPPED OTHER THAN NOT MOVING FORWARD. SHUT CAR OFF. HAD TO RESTART CAR TO MOVE SAME TO SIDE OF ROAD, RESPNDED NORMALLY. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING ABNORMAL. BMW TO SEND ENGINEER TO SHOP.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEU33443P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in VERNON, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021127. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 3-series 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10096344

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2004.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHILE DRIVING 2003 325XI ON COUNTY HIWAY SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TO ABOUT 15-20 MPH. HALFWAY THROUGH THE TURN LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM TRANSMISSION AREA (PREVIOUS FAILURE OF TRANS. COMP. MODULE @ 1500 MILES-REPLACED BY DEALER) AND VEHICLE LOCKE UP, HARD ENOUGH FOR MYSELF AND MY WIFE TO MOVE FORWARD AGAINST THE SEAT BELTS. PRESSED ON ACCELARATOR, MOTOR RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT RESPOND. DODGE TRUCK STRUCK MY VEHICLE IN REAR, DRIVER AND WITNESSES SAW NO BRAKE LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION I WAS STOPPED OTHER THAN NOT MOVING FORWARD. SHUT CAR OFF. HAD TO RESTART CAR TO MOVE SAME TO SIDE OF ROAD, RESPNDED NORMALLY. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING ABNORMAL. BMW TO SEND ENGINEER TO SHOP.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEU33443P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in VERNON, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021127. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 3-series 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Suspension Automatic Stability Control (asc)

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Suspension Automatic Stability Control (asc) Report #10096344

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2004.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) . WHILE DRIVING 2003 325XI ON COUNTY HIWAY SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TO ABOUT 15-20 MPH. HALFWAY THROUGH THE TURN LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM TRANSMISSION AREA (PREVIOUS FAILURE OF TRANS. COMP. MODULE @ 1500 MILES-REPLACED BY DEALER) AND VEHICLE LOCKE UP, HARD ENOUGH FOR MYSELF AND MY WIFE TO MOVE FORWARD AGAINST THE SEAT BELTS. PRESSED ON ACCELARATOR, MOTOR RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT RESPOND. DODGE TRUCK STRUCK MY VEHICLE IN REAR, DRIVER AND WITNESSES SAW NO BRAKE LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION I WAS STOPPED OTHER THAN NOT MOVING FORWARD. SHUT CAR OFF. HAD TO RESTART CAR TO MOVE SAME TO SIDE OF ROAD, RESPNDED NORMALLY. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING ABNORMAL. BMW TO SEND ENGINEER TO SHOP.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEU33443P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in VERNON, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021127. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 3-series 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10102724

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2004.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . PASSENGER SIDE XENON HEADLIGHT OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY. CAR HAD TO GO TO DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT PARTS NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE TO FIX. FOR SAFETY I HAVE RESTRICTED VEHICLE TO DAYTIME DRIVING ONLY BECAUSE I CANNOT DEPEND ON THE HEADLIGHTS TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 21560 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAET37423N. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in MADISON, AL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030630. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 3-series 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CENTURY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 256-536-3800 . DEALER'S CITY: HUNTSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 35816 .
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BMW 3-SERIES Tires

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Tires Report #10141803

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2005.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . I PURCHASED COOPER TIRES LAST SUMMER AND DO NOT HAVE 10,000 MILES ON THEM AND THEY ARE STARTING TO FALL APART. I HAD TO REPLACE ONE BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS DAMAGE BECAUSE OF A POT HOLE. NOW I HAVE ANOTHER ONE THAT HAS A KNOT IN IT AND I AM TOLD THAT IT IS DUE TO A STRESS FRACTURE IN THE TIRE CAUSE BY A POTHOLE.. IT SEEMS LIKE I AM BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BECAUSE I AM A WOMAN AND BLONDE. TWO YEARS AGO MY DAUGHTER HAD TO HAVE ALL 4 OF HER TIRES REPLACED THAT WERE COOPER BECAUSE SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE RADIAL HAD FLAT SIDES. *JB.Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in MOBILE, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10152638

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2006.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ERRATIC IDLE. . . WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, CAR IN NEUTRAL, THE RPMS REV IN SPIKES FROM 500 TO 1500, UP AND DOWN, UP AND DOWN. THE CAR NEVER RESETS TO A CONSTANT IDLE. CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP 8 - 9 TIMES OVER 18 DAYS TOTAL. NO SOLUTION. TECH TOLD ME BMW KNOW OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NO PLANS TO FIND A FIX. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEU334X3P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030906. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 3-series 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MURRAY MOTOR IMPORTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 303-759-4646 . DEALER'S CITY: GLENDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 80246 .
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BMW 3-SERIES Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #10152638

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2006.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . ERRATIC IDLE. . . WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, CAR IN NEUTRAL, THE RPMS REV IN SPIKES FROM 500 TO 1500, UP AND DOWN, UP AND DOWN. THE CAR NEVER RESETS TO A CONSTANT IDLE. CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP 8 - 9 TIMES OVER 18 DAYS TOTAL. NO SOLUTION. TECH TOLD ME BMW KNOW OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NO PLANS TO FIND A FIX. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEU334X3P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030906. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 3-series 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MURRAY MOTOR IMPORTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 303-759-4646 . DEALER'S CITY: GLENDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 80246 .
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BMW 3-SERIES Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10247418

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2008.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2003 BMW 325XI SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR ACCELERATES SUDDENLY WHEN BRAKES APPLIED TO PARK OR APPROACHING LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. NO ACCIDENTS, BUT IT IS SO DANGEROUS THAT IT IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. ENGINE RAVES TO 4000 - 6000RPM, VERY HARD TO HOLD THE BRAKES. SO FAR I HAVE ONLY GOTTEN A MOVING VIOLATION TICKET FOR NOT STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN, WHILE RETURNING FROM THE THIRD BMW SERVICE INSPECTION AND BEING TOLD THAT THE CAR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. BMW CAN NOT OBSERVE THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE DOES NOT WANT TO FIX IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS KIND OF PROBLEM AND PERHAPS I AM HITTING THE WRONG PEDAL. I HAVE WITNESSES THAT WERE IN A CAR WITH ME THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE. IT ALSO HAPPENED WHILE MY HUSBAND DROVE THE CAR. BY RESEARCHING IT ON MY OWN I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 325I AND 325CI SERIES OF THE SAME YEAR THAT IS MINE. BECAUSE MY CAR IS 325XI SERVICE WOULD NOT EVEN TRY TO APPLY THE RECOMMENDED REMEDY. THE SERVICE IS TRYING, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT IT'S AGAINST THE BMW POLICY TO PROCEED WITHOUT EXPERIENCING THE ACTUAL PROBLEM TALKED TO BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUR TIMES, VERY POLITE, BUT NO ACTION SO FAR. *TR.Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in AIRMONT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES Electrical System Wiring

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Electrical System Wiring Report #10265399

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2009.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . FORMAL PETITION FOR SAFETY DEFECT INVESTIGATION, AFTER REPLACING THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS IN ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE THEY CONTINUED TO BURN OUT, AFTER TAKING THE BULB HOUSING COVER OFF, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THE BROWN WIRE IN THE UNIT HAD MELTED THE ENTIRE CONNECTION. I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP THIS IS A KNOWN FLAW AS THE GROUND WIRE IS NOT ADEQUATE TO HANDLE THE POWER COMING THROUGH, THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST BE REAR-ENDED 4 TIMES WHEN THE LIGHT SUDDENLY WILL STOP WORKING BMW USA WHOM I CONTACTED IS AWARE OF THIS MALFUNCTION, AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR UPDATED 04/27/09. *JB.Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10265399

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2009.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . FORMAL PETITION FOR SAFETY DEFECT INVESTIGATION, AFTER REPLACING THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS IN ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE THEY CONTINUED TO BURN OUT, AFTER TAKING THE BULB HOUSING COVER OFF, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THE BROWN WIRE IN THE UNIT HAD MELTED THE ENTIRE CONNECTION. I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL BMW DEALERSHIP THIS IS A KNOWN FLAW AS THE GROUND WIRE IS NOT ADEQUATE TO HANDLE THE POWER COMING THROUGH, THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST BE REAR-ENDED 4 TIMES WHEN THE LIGHT SUDDENLY WILL STOP WORKING BMW USA WHOM I CONTACTED IS AWARE OF THIS MALFUNCTION, AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR UPDATED 04/27/09. *JB.Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10290442

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2009.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I WAS THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF A BMW 325I THAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. AGE - 2003, MILES 60,000. IT'S UNACCEPTABLE THAT A CAR WITH SO LOW MILES, HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND DRIVEN GENTLY HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE WEB, I FIND THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH BMW'S. WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE? HOW CAN BMW SAY THIS IS NOT THEIR ISSUE WHEN CLEARLY THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR CARS. I'M SPENDING AN ADDITIONAL 6,000 ON THIS CAR. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BMW AND SOLD THE 325 TO A CLOSE FRIEND. I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AS I COULD NOT EXPECT THEM TO PAY FOR IT. PRIOR TO THE SALE, THE CAR CHECKED OUT WITH BMW. LITTLE DID I KNOW 2 WKS LATER IT WOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHICH APPEARS TO BE A STANDARD PROBLEM WITH BMW. I REGRET THAT I BOUGHT A NEW ONE. *TR.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV33433K. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in SMYRNA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10344935

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY REPLACED SINCE BOTH LIGHTS FAILED. TSB ACTION NUMBER 10025585 WAS RELATED TO THE TAIL LIGHT FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING A RECALL AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO FURTHER ESCALATION PROCESS TO FOLLOW REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE TAIL LIGHTS SINCE A FIRE COULD POTENTIALLY OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,578. UPDATED 10/20/10 *BF UPDATED 10/21/10*JB THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO RECALL 11V438000 BEING ISSUED. UPDATED 05/17/12.Mileage was 46578 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEW53423P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in OHMAHA, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MARKEL BMW .
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BMW 3-SERIES Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Report #10344935

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY REPLACED SINCE BOTH LIGHTS FAILED. TSB ACTION NUMBER 10025585 WAS RELATED TO THE TAIL LIGHT FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING A RECALL AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO FURTHER ESCALATION PROCESS TO FOLLOW REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE TAIL LIGHTS SINCE A FIRE COULD POTENTIALLY OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,578. UPDATED 10/20/10 *BF UPDATED 10/21/10*JB THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO RECALL 11V438000 BEING ISSUED. UPDATED 05/17/12.Mileage was 46578 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEW53423P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in OHMAHA, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 3-series 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MARKEL BMW .
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BMW 3-SERIES Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10345104

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 1. ENGINE HAD BEEN RUNNING ROUGHLY ON START UP (FOR A FEW SECONDS) FOR A FEW DAYS. ON THE DATE OF INCIDENT, WHILE STARTING CAR TO HEAD BACK HOME, CAR STARTED VERY ROUGHLY (FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME). CAR THEN CLEARED UP. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 55-60 MPH ON HIGHWAY, CAR SUDDENLY DIED. I HAD TO STEER THE CAR FROM THE LEFT-HAND LANE ONTO THE RIGHT HAND SHOULDER IN THE MIDST OF TRAFFIC (DIFFICULT TO STEER). 2. THE ENGINE DIED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS WAS THE ONLY TIME THAT THE ENGINE DIED WHILE I DROVE THE CAR. 3. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE SHOP. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS GAS IN THE TANK, THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. *TR.Mileage was 77217 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAET37473N. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in MONTESANO, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10353738

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . BMW E46 3 SERIES - ZKW HEADLIGHTS- VERY LOW LIGHT OUTPUT THE ZKW HEADLIGHTS HAVE A DESIGN FLAW IN WHICH AFTER 2-3 YEARS OF USE, THEY DIM TO AROUND 20% OF THE ORIGINAL LIGHT OUTPUT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT COMES TO NIGHT DRIVING. SOMEONE DRIVING WITH THIS ISSUE IS NEARLY COMPLETELY BLIND DRIVING AROUND AT NIGHT. THIS IS DUE TO THE PROJECTOR REFLECTOR BOWL BEING MADE OUT OF PLASTIC, AND MELTING FROM THE HEAT. THIS CAUSES THE LIGHT TO BLEED OUT FROM THE BACKSIDE OF THE LIGHT INTO THE HOUSING, INSTEAD OF FORWARD ONTO THE ROAD. BMW NOTED THIS FLAW BY REPLACED THE ZKW HEADLAMPS WITH AL BRANDED HEADLAMPS IN ALL THE NEWER BMWS IN 2005 AND ON. THE AL BRANDED HEADLIGHTS REPLACED THE PLASTIC BOWL WITH METAL BOWLS. HOWEVER, ALL E46 3 SERIES SEDANS FROM 2003-2004 STILL HAVE THESE FAULTY ZKW HEADLAMPS. THERE IS NO EASY FIX TO THIS PROBLEM, AS BMW DOES NOT SELL THE BOWLS SEPARATELY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS, WHICH COSTS AROUND $2000. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I CAN GUARANTEE THAT NEARLY EVERY 2003-2004 3 SERIES SEDAN WITH OEM XENON HEADLAMPS FACES THIS ISSUE. OWNERS DO NOT FIX THE ISSUE DUE TO THE HEAVY COSTS. *TR .Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53463K. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in ANAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES Electrical System

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Electrical System Report #10369578

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 07, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . CENTRAL LOCKING WONT WORK, THE KEY DOES NOT OPEN THE DOORS LIGHT COMES ON TO SAY DOOR OPEN BUT THEY DON'T AND ALSO DRIVER DOOR OPENS WITH KEY THE INTERNAL BUTTON ALSO DOES NOT OPEN THE DOORS, INTERMITTENT FAULT. *TR.Mileage was 115000 miles. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in BIRMINGHAM, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10373276

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . LENS COVER FOR HEAD LIGHTS ON BMW 325 I WITH ONLY 65K IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARE SEVERELY OXIDIZED LIMITING VISION AT NIGHT. CALLED BMW AND BASICALLY STATED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *TR.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAZ334X3K. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in ALTADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.
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BMW 3-SERIES Visibility

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Visibility Report #10373276

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . LENS COVER FOR HEAD LIGHTS ON BMW 325 I WITH ONLY 65K IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARE SEVERELY OXIDIZED LIMITING VISION AT NIGHT. CALLED BMW AND BASICALLY STATED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *TR.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAAZ334X3K. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in ALTADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.
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BMW 3-SERIES Air Bags Frontal

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Air Bags Frontal Report #10408807

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 03, 2011.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 3-SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INDICATING THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT NOTICED NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DETECTION MATT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN IN REGARDS TO DRIVING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING AIR BAG. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,606. UPDATED 07/26/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED BMW AGREED TO SHARE THE COST WITH THE HIM. UPDATED 07/28/11.Mileage was 81606 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAVD13556K. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10411949

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . ON 2003-2004 BMW 3 SERIES E46 SEDANS WITH OEM ZKW MANUFACTURED XENON (HID) HEADLIGHTS, THE REFLECTIVE BOWL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS WILL BECOME DISCOLORED AND NON-REFLECTIVE AFTER NORMAL USE WITH OEM BULBS. OVER TIME, THE HEAT FROM THE OEM BULB WILL SCORCH THE REFLECTIVE BOWL AND DRAMATICALLY REDUCE LIGHT OUTPUT TO UNSAFE LEVELS FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. BMW HAS NOT NOTIFIED OWNERS OF THE DESIGN FLAW, AND NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE OTHER THAN THE ENTIRE EXPENSIVE, NEW HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES THAT WILL SUFFER FROM THE SAME PROBLEM IN TIME. THOUGH BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT AN ISSUE EXISTS, BMW CHANGED THE XENON HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR DESIGN FOR LATER MODEL YEARS TO A METAL REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT DEGRADE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES OF THE OEM XENON BULBS. THESE NEWER DESIGNED HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES TO NOT SUFFER FROM ANY REDUCTION IN LIGHT OUTPUT WITH USE. *TT.Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10413233

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . THE LOW BEAM REFLECTORS ON 2003-2004 ZKW BRANDED HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE XENON OEM HID HEADLIGHTS ON THE 3 SERIES BMW FROM THAT MODEL YEAR (SEDAN) WERE MADE OF SOME PAINTED MATERIAL THAT DEGRADED WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THE OEM XENON BULBS. THIS RESULTS IN A SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED LIGHT OUTPUT AS THE REFLECTOR BECAME SCORCHED. IF IT'S BAD ENOUGH, THERE IS NO LIGHT BEING PROJECTED ON THE ROAD AND IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE ANYTHING WITH THE NORMAL HEADLIGHTS. EITHER THE HIGH BEAMS HAVE TO BE USED OR THE FOGLIGHTS HAVE TO BE TURNED ON. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT BMW AND ZKW WERE AND ARE AWARE OF THE DEFECT AS THE NEWER, REDESIGNED HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SUFFER FROM THIS PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT OEM HEADLIGHTS COST $1200 FOR EACH SIDE. *TR.Mileage was 98000 miles. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Exterior Lighting Report #10436660

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 08, 2011.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . HEADLIGHTS FAIL RANDOMLY. HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, TURN OFF, TURN BACK ON. INDEPENDENT OF SPEED OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. BULB TESTING AFTER THIS FAILURE INDICATE THAT THE BULBS ARE NOT FAILING (THEY ARE NOT BURNED OUT). *TR.Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):EZ15426. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in BETHESDA, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Service Brakes

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Service Brakes Report #10545756

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 27, 2013.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 7MPH HIT BRAKES DIDN'T STOP HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *TRW.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBA3C1C56DF. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in GLENDORA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 7 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Power Train

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Power Train Report #10550524

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2009.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 323CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR D DRUM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABR3344YE. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 3-SERIES Engine

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Engine Report #10577923

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2008.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . THE BMW E46 3-SERIES (1999-2006) SUFFERS FROM A DESIGN FLAW IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. PLASTIC PARTS IN THE COOLING SYSTEM FAIL AS SOON AS 4 YEARS AND 80,000 MILES FROM MANUFACTURE DATE, OFTEN FAILING CATASTROPHICALLY AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. CONTINUED DRIVING OF THE CAR IN THIS SITUATION LEADS TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER (INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES), POTENTIALLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IF IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TYPICAL FAILED PARTS INCLUDE THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK, RADIATOR END TANKS, AND WATER PUMP IMPELLERS OR BEARINGS. (BMW CAME UP WITH AN IMPROVED WATER PUMP DESIGN AROUND 2004 THAT IS MORE RELIABLE.) CARS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ALSO SUFFER FAILURES OF THE MECHANICAL FAN CLUTCH AND THE TRANSMISSION COOLING THERMOSTAT. FAILURE OF THE FAN CLUTCH (FOUND ONLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CARS) CAN CAUSE THE FAN BLADES TO BREAK OFF AND DAMAGE THE RADIATOR, SERPENTINE BELT, AND WATER PUMP, AS WELL AS THE CAR'S HOOD. AT HIGHER MILEAGES (>150,000 MILES) THE PLASTIC COOLANT PIPES OFTEN FAIL, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND REQUIRING MAJOR WORK TO REPLACE. ON MY CAR THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK AND RADIATOR BOTH FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE THERMOSTAT ALSO STUCK OPEN RESULTING IN LOWER GAS MILEAGE UNTIL IT WAS REPLACED. NOW ONE OF MY PLASTIC COOLANT PIPES IS LEAKING. BMW SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR FAILED PLASTIC COOLING SYSTEM PARTS ON THE E46 3-SERIES WITH HIGHER-QUALITY PARTS DESIGNED TO LAST AT LEAST 10 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES FROM MANUFACTURE DATE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV53433K. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in LOS GATOS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 3-SERIES Structure Body

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 Structure Body Report #10585959

BMW 3-SERIES 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 28, 2014.BMW 3-SERIES 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . I ARRIVED HOME WITH MY SON WHO WAS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN HE TRIED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE LOCK BUTTON STAYED DOWN AND WOULD NOT OPEN WITH TWO PULLS ON THE HANDLE AS IT SHOULD, WITH USE OF THE INTERIOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING BUTTON , OR WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY FOB. IT HAS NOW REMAINED NON-FUNCTIONAL. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THERE WOULD BE NO WAY TO LEAVE THE CAR OR RECEIVED HELP WITHOUT BREAKING A WINDOW AND TRYING TO SLITHER OUT THROUGH BROKEN GLASS. IN ADDITION, SOMEONE WHO WAS INFIRM (E.G., BACK TROUBLE) AND COULD NOT CLIMB OVER THE CONSOLE AND DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD BE STUCK IN THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD AND FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON LINE, IS NOT UNIQUE TO ME. BMW SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS THAT WOULD ELIMINATE THIS SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARD. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABS33493P. Bmw 3-series 2003 problem was reported in HUMMELSTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Arleen H. Urban   Somerville, NJ 08876	2:12am on Saturday, July 17th, 2010
2006 BMW 330XI, 24,323 miles. Driving 15 miles per hour, approaching stop sign, applied brakes, car accelerated at a high speed, could not stop or steer car. Serious Collision..

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