Bmw Z3 1997
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1997 BMW Z3, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 4US 5UM | Premium |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 16 - 20 MPG | 23 - 29 MPG | 370.29 - 467.73 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Z3 Roadster -
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What is the MPG of a 1997 BMW Z3?
- The 1997 BMW Z3 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 20 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 - 29 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1997 BMW Z3?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1997 BMW Z3 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW Z3?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1997 BMW Z3 is $2900.
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Where is the 1997 BMW Z3 produced?
- The 1997 BMW Z3 is produced in Greer South Carolina, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1997 BMW Z3?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1997 BMW Z3, additional information is below.
- 1.9L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 1.9L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
- 2.8L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2.8L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
Recall 60700 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Recall 16160 [USA]: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recall 1997173 [Canada]: Engine
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12019 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Vehicle record id 13257 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 40.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 12019 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Vehicle record id 13258 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 40.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2900 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Vehicle record id 29135 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.0338 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 39.3324 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2750 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Vehicle record id 29136 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.7699 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 41.0524 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3500 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Vehicle record id 29137 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.4 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 31.9 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 29138 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.4 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- SI B12 12 10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rm
- 12 15 96 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Rough idle
- 121099 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99e-a01. *tt
- 121299 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information pertaining to quality monitoring of m44 / m62 camshaft sensor. *tt
- 16 01 98 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
- 51 09 97 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH: Installation of hood latch guide plate. *ak
- 16 03 97 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Repositioning of fuel line due to installation of an incorrect fuel hose. *ak
- 12 15 96 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: M44 misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53. *tw
- 32 01 97 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Alignment specifications. *tw
- 51 02 97 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Installation of air deflectors. *tw
- 51 08 96 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Front license plate bracket. *tw
- 72/07/96 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw
- 00/11/96R - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: New vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tw
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
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| Body Class | Roadster |
| Doors | 2 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturer Id | 968 |
| Model | Z3 |
| ModelID | 5239 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| NCSA Body Type | Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar) |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | Z3 |
| Note | US Assembly |
| Other Restraint System Info | Driver & Passenger Supp. System (SRS) |
| Plant City | GREER |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | 1.9 |
| VIN | 4USCH7323VLB79911 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20170118 |
Vehicle jerks, shutters and pulls to the right. Rear sub frame and differential bushing failure.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20121002 |
The seat tracks of both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle allowed the seats to move at least 10mm forward and rearward under braking and acceleration. This movement causes a partial loss of control of the vehicle. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110525 |
Upon starting the car the air bag light came on and stayed on. This is the third time this has happened. The first two time it cost approximately $350 to repair. For this to happen a third time is indicative of a design fault.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20101201 |
My 1997 bmw z3 had the airbag light come on 2 years ago. The technician said it was caused by the seatbelt tensioner. He replaced it and all was fine. It's back on again. If this is as common to these models as i've heard why hasn't bmw had a recall to fix the problem. This is getting expensive. *tr
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20101111 |
I turned the key to start the vehicle. It started normally. I put the car in neutral (5 speed trans.) to allow it to warm-up for about 2 minutes while i checked my voice mail on my phone. As i put the car in gear and looked out the windshield to pull out of my parking space, i saw dense white smoke rolling out from under the hood on the driver's side. I looked at the dash for any warning or indicator lights; there were none. I immediately turned the car off, popped the hood, and got out of the car. I wanted to wait until the smoke was no longer rolling out before actually opening the hood, as i was afraid of introducing a rush of air if something was on fire. As the smoke rapidly increased and progressed to black smoke, i called my facility security from an emergency call box while also calling 911 from my cell phone. During the 911 call, flames became visible from under the hood. Four fire engines arrived to put out the fire. All four levels of my facilities parking deck were filled with toxic smoke which was evacuated by the fire department. The car was a total loss. The fire dept. Told me that night that the car was too badly burned to determine the cause. They supposed it was electrical. After inspecting the car, the insurance investigator did not believe the fire to be from electrical origin, but instead fuel / engine related. The car had been maintained on a regular basis. No service had been recently performed. I had not been experiencing any issues with the car's performance.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20080331 |
Passenger got into front seat and adjusted it down and back with the power seat controls. Airbag light illuminated and has been on ever since. I checked for broken or damaged wiring but found nothing obvious. Bmw is recalling many of their new cars, but it seems their old ones exhibit the same failures. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20080209 |
Seat rails do not lock properly thereby allowing seat(s) to slide forward during braking. Can potentially lead to loss of control of vehicle. *tr
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20041121 |
The consumer was driving 65 mph on i-95 when all of a sudden he lost control of the vehicle. The traction control feature on the vehicle failed to work. The consumer hit a guard rail and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer was injured. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040101 |
While applying brakes steering jerks side to side. As a result, vehicle crosses over to different lanes without warning. The dealer states that is a normal procedure of the vehicle. *ak
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4USCJ332XVLC06809 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH7323VLB79911 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCJ3323VLC01872 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCJ3329VLC04131 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH7329VLE03845 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH7326VLE04841 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH7323VLB81903 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCJ3325VLC08290 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH7328VLE03108 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH732XVLB78948 | 1997 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |