1999 BMW E46
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 BMW E46. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1999 BMW E46. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the 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 devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment 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 devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
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 devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting · Exterior lighting › Tail lights
TL* the contact owns a 1999 BMW E46. While parked, the contact noticed both rear tail lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the tail light wires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 BMW E46. While parked, the contact noticed both rear tail lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the tail light wires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. However, it was only for model years 2001-2003. Updated 02/08/12
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10245363When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customers key, the data is not updated or current.
- 10200242Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
- 633492Subject regarding voluntary emissions recall campaign no. 02E-a01 relating to the premature failure of the crankcase ventilation hose.
- 633415Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal.
- 628429Experiencing a clunk noise heard/felt during situations of load reversal.
- 628425Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the transmission control module.
- 628420Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light IS illuminated and no start/no crank condition.
- 628387Customers may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements are turned on.
- 622286Customer may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements are turned on.
- 616159Voluntary emissions recall 00e-ao1 - fault access / O2 readiness codes. BMW has determined that due to an engine control module software error, a communication conflict exists between the engine control module and the transmission control module. This may lead to difficulties or prevent communication and data transmission between the engine control module and an off-board scan tool. Such a scan tool may be used during an official vehicle inspection, smog check, or an engine repair; and / or the oxygen sensor readiness code may not set on affected vehicles.
- 614312Subject regarding the BMW color accessory navigation system for vehicles manufactured up to 9/99.
- 614307Subject regarding hps (head protection system) airbag replacement on sedans produced up to 9/99.
- 614292Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment.
- 614280Subject regarding mrs 3 satellite sensors replacement for side airbag on sedans manufactured from 09/99 up to 11/99 and coupes manufactured up to 11/99.
- 614261Information on retrofitting adapter cable for mk II plus navigation computer on certain vehicles.
- 613554Subject regarding distributor piece / fuel tank filler pipe replacement on convertibles produced in 11/99.
- 613542Information regarding creaking, squeaking, clicking noises from window regulator installed on sedans produced prior to 2/00. **Mr
- 612537Customer complaint of hard or no shift along with gear error fault codes on 1999 and 2000 model year vehicles.
- 611241Information regarding the dsc III test cable.
- 611106Information on the fuel level sender spanner.
- 611082Subject regarding memory mirrors on vehicles (from 9/99 production) fitted with the seat memory option.
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