2003 BMW 6-SERIESBmw 6-series 2003

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2003 BMW 6-SERIES.

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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall R/2010/151 [UK]: Possible reduction in brake servo assistance

  • Recall R/2019/195 [UK]: Possible corrosion of the bulkhead connector of the positive battery cable

  • Recall R/2012/039 [UK]: Risk of fire

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • SIB-61-06-12 - STEERING:COLUMN: Bmw: steering column switch center contains one or more faults: internal control, steering wheel lock range exceeded, wiper angle defective. Various check control messages appear with airbag warning lamp illuminated. *pe
  • SIB-33-01-02 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY: 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 differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
  • SIB-23-01-08 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm
  • SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
  • SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: 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 unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
  • SIB-12-15-05 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. The service engine soon light illuminated. The engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. Possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas
  • SIB-62-04-06 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Bmw: instrument cluster-failure of displays/functions. Total or partial failure of displays or functions in the instrument cluster. The displays or functions start working again after the vehicle has been parked (sleep mode). Internal e
  • SIB-34-07-07 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK: Bmw vehicle: dsc disabling function. Due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green
  • SIB-34-078-07 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: 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. *pe
  • SIB-25-03-07 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Bmw vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. The direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is interrupted. No model years listed. *pe
  • SIB-12-09-08 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. The customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea
  • SIB-12-09-07 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). No model years listed. *pe
  • SI-B12-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati
  • SIB-65-75-06 - AIR BAGS: 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 may be intermittent. Microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe
  • SI-B-51-26-08 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Bmw vehicle: modifying the rear water drain hoses. Over time the 4 drains may become blocked by leaves and debris. Once clogged, water may collect and overflow into trunk, damaging various electronic components. *pe
  • SI B63-04-08 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: 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 2000-20008. *pe

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