2000 BMW 3 Series service bulletins & manufacturer communications
49 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 3 Series. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 49
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 16, 2024
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on. The vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm updated 5/19/15. *peSIB-12-21-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. Updated 03/11/2013 *jsSIB-61-37-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw: dsc warning light is on. The warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *…SIB270212 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw: vehicle does not start: loose ground z6000 *4b. Covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle/sav limited warranty. *jsSIB122512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine al…SIB-11-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Bmw: the left or right rear light in the side panel has condensation concerning vehicles produced up to february 27,2012. *jsB63-03-12 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2012
- Bmw: e92. The seat belt extender on the front driver¿s or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. The safety belt extender extends but the belt slips off. The ¿hand¿ on the exte…SIB-72-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. *rm updated 9/30/11. *peSIB-63-03-11 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). The problem m…SIB-65-75-06 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues. *rmSIB-12-15-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. There may also be warning lights on. K-can wiring …SIB-61-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: the end of the seatbelt assistant breaks/falls off when retracting. The retaining tab is not robust enough. E92. *rmSIB-72-28-06 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. The position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. E…SIB-72-05-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes. *rmSIB-12-16-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2011
- Bmw vehicle: front safety belt does not retract smoothly or jams. The upper part of the driver's or passenger's front safety belt does not roll up fully or rolls up slowly. The adj…SIB-72-01-10 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes…SIB-63-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rmSIB-65-36-09 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rmSIB-63-02-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation. *rmSIB-11-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. The engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. There is a software application error. *rmSIB-13-06-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rmSIB-13-02-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines. *rmSIB-11-02-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and "service engine soon light" when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. There may be six different fault codes. *rmSIB-13-07-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. The light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommende…SIB-16-03-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rmSIB-28-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rmSIB-32-04-07 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2010
- 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 uni…SIB-16-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10. *peSIB-51-19-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 2, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. Under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area aro…SIB-41-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: engine cranks but does not start; fuel level gauge displays a sufficient amount of fuel, although the fuel tank is empty; fault code 2a1c (fuel level plausibility) is…SIB-16-08-06 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. In some vehicles have insufficient heat. E90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *…SIB-12-07-06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc c…SI-B-34-11-08 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Aug 1, 2009
- Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. Dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. Tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditi…SIB-12-12-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2009
- Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. Water or condensation in one or both headlamps. Models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. Model years 2000-200…SI B63-04-08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Bmw: seat frame design changed for 392 (3 series coupe) produced up to may 2007. On early production e92s, the socket which secures the seat backrest release cable to the release m…SI B52 05 08 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Rear bulb failure. Model e92 (3 series coupe) vehicles produced up to january 21, 2008 are affected. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. *peSI B63 02 08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2008
- N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. Models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production …SI B11 13 07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2008
- N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. Model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine. *peSI B12 01 08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2008
- Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. The case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to b…SIB-16-01-06 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicles: dsc disabling function. Dsc off function has been implemented in m5 and m6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. No model years listed. *p…SIB-34-078-07 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. A grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. The noise is more pronounced while the vehi…SIB-22-01-07 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. Complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. Fuel reserve light is illuminated an…SIB-12-24-07 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: m54/m56-mixture too lean-fault codes 2882/2883 are stored in the dme. Complaints that service engine soon light is illuminated. The fault codes 2882/2883-fuel trim, mi…SIB-12-20-07 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. After turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. This noise is similar t…SIB-11-14-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. Bmw e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine. *tt120405 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2006
- Subject regarding new vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tt000199 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Subject pertaining to new vehicles preparation and maintenance requirements. *tt000199 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2000
- This service information bulletin mentions that the bmw monochrome accessory navigation system is finally in stock. *tt840399 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 1999