2003 BMW Z4 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
45 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW Z4. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 45
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 16, 2024
- 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
- Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This s…B110208 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2019
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
- Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the…B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2016
- Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen th…B360215 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 1, 2015
- "?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in its…010914 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a check …610314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check c…610314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2014
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2013
- 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
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Clicking/Popping Noise from Dash at Startup. The customer states that when the vehicle is started, or the ignition switch is turned on, there is a clicking/popping noise coming fro…641105 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memor…513608 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2013
- 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: 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: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rmSIB-23-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rmSI B12 55 06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2011
- Bmw: the rear lamp is not water tight due to cracks due to stress. Water may enter the lamp. *rmSIB-63-14-10 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: water is leaking into the luggage compartment due to a damaged seal on rear vents. *rmSIB-51-42-10 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 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
- N54-diagnosis for dme fc 29dc/2fbf for models e90, e92 produced from 06/06 and e93, e60, e61 produced from 03/07. *pe updated 7/8/09. *pe models e82, e88 produced from start 2000 a…SI B12-55-06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rmSI B12 12 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: 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: belt tensioner harnesses. A repair harness for the front seat safety belt tensioners at the belt retractors may have been improperly installed. *peSI-B72-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 1, 2009
- 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
- Recall campaign 04v-182 engine stalling. Corrected production dates. *tt04V182 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 19, 2004
- Recall campaign 04v-182 engine stalling. *tt04V182 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 19, 2004
- Recall campaign 04v182 - engine stalling. Correction production dates. *tt041904 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 9, 2004
- Recall campaign 04v-xxx check airbag components and replace if necessary. *tt720204 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Retrofit the power supply cable for the thermal oil level sensor. *eh121104 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Due to the absence of a readiness code, the self-diagnosis of the tank venting valve (tev) is not being completed successfully. This service action reprograms the dme for tank vent…121003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Cannot install fog lamp / cruise control retrofit kits. *tt610203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Service action to reprogram the dme for electronic fan activation. Produced from 11/13/02 up to 12/3/02. *tt120403 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Airbag warning light on, fc 986b or 98eb stored. Vehicles produced up to december, 2002. *tt720402 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Coding, individualization, programming (cip) module. *tt090501 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Ihka heating output is inadequate. *tt640702 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2002