2001 BMW Z3 COUPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE
The 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 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 Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE. THE REAR WINDOW FOR THE CONVERTIBLE BECAME DISCOLORED AND TURNED A YELLOWISH-BROWN COLOR. THE VISIBILITY THROUGH THE WINDOW WAS GREATLY REDUCED. THE WINDOW WAS MADE OF HARD PLASTIC. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDOW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED COULD NOT SEE OUT OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. UPDATED 01/29/08 *TR
DT:CONSUMER SAYS THAT KEY SEEMS TO STICK IN THE IGNITION . CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, BUT HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO JIGGLE KEY AND GET IT TO COME LOOSE. ON JUNE 21, 2005 CONSUMER DROVE TO STORE , WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT MOVE. CONSUMER DROVE HOME AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE KEY. CONSUMER DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF STORE WITH ENGINE RUNNING. WHEN CONSUMER ARRIVED HOME HE PROCEEDED TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY UNTIL HE FINALLY GOT IGNITION TO SHUT OFF AND KEY TO DISLODGE. CONSUMER SPOKE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS SOMETIMES HAPPENED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IT WAS NOT DEALER'S RESPONSIBILITY. DEALER SAID THAT TWO CYLINDERS COULD SOMETIMES LOCK, CAUSING KEY TO BE STUCK. ALSO, DEALER SAID THAT CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY $135 JUST FOR DEALER TO LOOK AT PROBLEM. IT CAN OCCUR AT ANYTIME. PROBLEM HAPPENED FOR ABOUT A YEAR.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
650501 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SUBJECT REGARDING DWA ALARM CODING PROCEDURE. *TT
000200 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
000500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING Z3 PRELIMINARY EDITION ETM - 2001 MODEL YEAR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW Z3 COUPE
- 2000 BMW Z3 COUPE — 2 complaints
- 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE (current)