2003 BMW M3 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
24 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW M3. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 24
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-B340714 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 13, 2023
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2022
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from…B340414 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Apr 1, 2021
- SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while dri…B651820 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2020
- Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.B013118 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2019
- Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.B013118 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2019
- Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.B011618 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2019
- For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settl…B011718 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2018
- For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settleme…B011618 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2018
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles:B340414 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jul 1, 2018
- In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. …B080119 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2018
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORM…B340414 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2015
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. …340414 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Bmw: running noises heard when brakes are applied, with high brake loads; through wheel opening, visible cracks can be seen in brake discs and steering wheel torsional vibrates whe…SIB-34-04-14 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deplo…651414 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 1, 2014
- State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle…120913 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the different…SIB-33-01-02 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2011
- 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 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: voluntary emissions recall 08e-a03; m3 s54-dme reprogramming for catalyst conversion diagnosis. The dme programming, as originally installed, may cause the obd diagnostic to e…SI-B12-22-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw: thermostat housing inspection. The retaining springs of the thermostat housing quick release couplings for the coolant hoses may not be locked correctly. This situation may re…SI-B11-07-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2009
- Bmw: as originally installed, the dme programming may cause the obd diagnostic to erroneously evaluate the efficiency of the catalytic converters. Model e46 (m3) coupe and converti…SI-B12-22-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2009
- Bremi ignition coil replacement on s54 engine. This service bulletin supersedes si120803 dated may 2004. *eh *sc120204 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2006
- Service action to install parking aid wire when the passenger's exterior mirror will not tilt down when reverse gear is selected. *tt610703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003