2003 BMW Z3 Recalls & Problems: 1 Recall, 2 Complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 BMW Z3 and 2 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is engine and engine cooling (1 reports), followed by steering (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2003 BMW Z3 recalls

Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 06E026000 · Mar 23, 2006

Problem: 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: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Fix: 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.

61,944 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2003 BMW Z3 problems by component

Component	Complaints		Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine and Engine Cooling	1		0	0	0
Steering	1		0	0	0
Suspension	1		0	0	0
Wheels	1		0	0	0

Latest owner complaints

Steering · May 5, 2015 · 29,000 miles · TX

As I have learned as I research what I though was an isolated dangerous steering issue is that there are many many BMW z4 dangerously driving on our public roads. My car steers in many directions just driving down the road, especially in hotter weather where as the temperature starts to get hotter it seems that my newly purchased used BMW z4 losses all power steering, its like…

Suspension · May 5, 2015 · 29,000 miles · TX

As I have learned as I research what I though was an isolated dangerous steering issue is that there are many many BMW z4 dangerously driving on our public roads. My car steers in many directions just driving down the road, especially in hotter weather where as the temperature starts to get hotter it seems that my newly purchased used BMW z4 losses all power steering, its like…

Wheels · May 5, 2015 · 29,000 miles · TX

As I have learned as I research what I though was an isolated dangerous steering issue is that there are many many BMW z4 dangerously driving on our public roads. My car steers in many directions just driving down the road, especially in hotter weather where as the temperature starts to get hotter it seems that my newly purchased used BMW z4 losses all power steering, its like…

Engine and Engine Cooling · Jul 19, 2012 · WA

2008 BMW x3. Consumer states defective motor mount bolts that have failed resulting in a stress failure of the cooling system *tgw

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW Z3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2003 BMW Z3, the most recent one (06E026000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW Z3?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine and engine cooling (1), steering (1), suspension (1).

2003 BMW Z3 recalls & problems