2004 BMW M3 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
25 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW M3. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 25
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- 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 · Steering · 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
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has le…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 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 · Air Bags · 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: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kbSIB-61-13-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 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 · Electrical System · 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