1998 BMW E46Bmw E46 1998

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1998 BMW E46.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1998 BMW E46?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1998 BMW E46, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 85575 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 38469 [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
  • SIB240202 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal. *tt
  • 240998 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Experiencing a clunk noise heard/felt during situations of load reversal. *tt
  • 240200 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the transmission control module. *tt
  • 240500 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated and no start/no crank condition. *tt
  • 110500 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment. *tt
  • 110300 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Consumer complaints regarding coolant temperature gauge fluctuates (in and out of red zone) and / or heater output too low. **mr
  • 24 75 98 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject on automatic transmission a5s 36or ( 5l40-e ). *yc

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