| Issue ID | 666021 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10220628 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/01/01 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:I |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer would like to know about recalls for a 2003 bmw. He states that he has tried to contact bmw twice and has received no response. He would like to know if there are any outstanding recalls for his vehicle. *kb the consumer stated his vehicle developed a fuel leak and also a faulty quarter panel tail light, brake light and signal light assembly. The consumer stated he repaired the fuel leak and faulty tail light assembly on his own. The consumer discovered four light sockets/ bulbs out of five were non-operational. The only light functioning was the interior trunk illumination lamp. Fuel was leaking into the engine compartment due to a faulty #5 fuel injector. The consumer believed there was a defect in the fuel injector cartridge that caused gasoline to leak into the engine compartment. Updated 12/22/10 *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | UNKNOWN, DC |
| VIN pattern | WBSBR93453PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Dealer's name | BMW CANADA |
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