1998 BMW E36 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES
The 1998 BMW E36 SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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
611398 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL TO TIGHTEN THE BATTERY B+ CABLE CLAMP NUT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 BMW E36 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW E36 SERIES
- 1998 BMW E36 SERIES (current)