1998 BMW E36Bmw E36 1998

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1998 BMW E36.

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BMW
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Sub-models: - E36 Series -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1998 BMW E36?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 1998 BMW E36, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 85610 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 50819 [USA]: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

  • Recall 51136 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

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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.

  • B000706 - EQUIPMENT: When using the key reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?S key, the data is not updated or current.
  • B630516 - EQUIPMENT: Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
  • 611398 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES: Subject regarding recall to tighten the battery b+ cable clamp nut. *tt
  • 540200 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: Information regarding convertible top jams against storage lid when opening on convertible vehicles. **mr
  • 000599 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding revised schematics which have been developed for the 1998 model year sedan, coupe, and convertible vehicles produced from 9/97. *tt
  • 121099 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99e-a01. *tt
  • 120299 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customer may complain of motorsport engine runs rough on cold start. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20091105

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw e36. The contact stated that whenever it rains the water leaked into the electronic control module and caused the computer to malfunction. The computer was replaced three times in the past year. The dealer had to replace the computer and reprogram the vehicle in order for it to function normally. The dealer was unable to find out how the water was getting into the computer. The failure mileage was 145000 and the current mileage was 155000.

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