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Technical Service Bulletins of the 1999 BMW 3-series

There have been 23 technical service bulletins issued for the 1999 BMW 3-series.

1 1999 BMW 3 Series tail lights TSB (Bulletin B63-03-12)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2012
Component: Tail lights.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: the left or right rear light in the side panel has condensation concerning vehicles produced up to February 27,2012.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

2 1999 BMW 3 Series air bags TSB (Bulletin SIB-65-75-06)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Component: Air bags.
Bulletin Summary: BMW service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). The problem may be intermittent. Microcracks in the oc3 seat mat.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 1994 BMW 5-series, 1995 BMW 5-series, 1996 BMW 5-series, 1997 BMW 5-series, 1998 BMW 5-series, 1999 BMW 5-series, 2000 BMW 5-series, 2001 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 1985 BMW 6 Series, 1986 BMW 6 Series, 1987 BMW 6 Series, 1988 BMW 6 Series, 1989 BMW 6 Series, 1990 BMW 6 Series, 1991 BMW 6 Series, 1992 BMW 6 Series, 1993 BMW 6 Series, 1994 BMW 6 Series, 1995 BMW 6 Series, 1996 BMW 6 Series, 1997 BMW 6 Series, 1998 BMW 6 Series, 1999 BMW 6 Series, 2000 BMW 6 Series, 2001 BMW 6 Series, 2002 BMW 6 Series, 2003 BMW 6 Series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 1994 BMW 7 Series, 1995 BMW 7 Series, 1996 BMW 7 Series, 1997 BMW 7 Series, 1998 BMW 7 Series, 1999 BMW 7 Series, 2000 BMW 7 Series, 2001 BMW 7 Series, 2002 BMW 7 Series, 2003 BMW 7 Series, 2004 BMW 7 Series, 2005 BMW 7 Series, 2004 BMW X3, 2005 BMW X3, 2006 BMW X3, 1999 BMW X5, 2000 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2003 BMW X5, 2004 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X5, 2002 BMW Z4, 2003 BMW Z4, 2004 BMW Z4, 2005 BMW Z4.

3 1999 BMW 3 Series seat belts TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-05-07)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2011
Component: Seat belts.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. The position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. E92.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series.

4 1999 BMW 3 Series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-05-07)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2011
Component: Software.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. The position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. E92.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series.

5 1999 BMW 3 Series seat belts TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-28-06)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2011
Component: Seat belts.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: the end of the seatbelt assistant breaks/falls off when retracting. The retaining tab is not robust enough. E92.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series.

6 1999 BMW 3 Series tail lights TSB (Bulletin SIB-63-02-08)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2010
Component: Tail lights.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicle: rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes: poor fit between the bulb and bulb holder; bulb failur
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

7 1999 BMW 3 Series front seat belts TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-01-10)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2010
Component: Front seat belts.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicle: front safety belt does not retract smoothly or jams. The upper part of the driver's or passenger's front safety belt does not roll up fully or rolls up slowly. The adjustment of the inertia reel is incorrect at the fastenin
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.

8 1999 BMW 3 Series front seat belts retractor TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-01-10)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2010
Component: Front seat belts retractor.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicle: front safety belt does not retract smoothly or jams. The upper part of the driver's or passenger's front safety belt does not roll up fully or rolls up slowly. The adjustment of the inertia reel is incorrect at the fastenin
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series.
 

9 1999 BMW 3 Series electrical system wiring TSB (Bulletin SIB-65-36-09)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2010
Component: Electrical system wiring.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW X5, 2000 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2003 BMW X5, 2004 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X5, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2000 BMW X6, 2001 BMW X6, 2002 BMW X6, 2003 BMW X6, 2004 BMW X6, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6.

10 1999 BMW 3 Series air bags TSB (Bulletin SIB-65-36-09)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2010
Component: Air bags.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW X5, 2000 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2003 BMW X5, 2004 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X5, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2000 BMW X6, 2001 BMW X6, 2002 BMW X6, 2003 BMW X6, 2004 BMW X6, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6.

11 1999 BMW 3 Series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-65-36-09)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 1, 2010
Component: Software.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW X5, 2000 BMW X5, 2001 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2003 BMW X5, 2004 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X5, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2000 BMW X6, 2001 BMW X6, 2002 BMW X6, 2003 BMW X6, 2004 BMW X6, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6.

12 1999 BMW 3 Series electrical system TSB (Bulletin SIB-51-19-07)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 2, 2009
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. Updated1/4/10. Updated 5/24/10.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series.

13 1999 BMW 3 Series body door TSB (Bulletin SIB-51-19-07)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 2, 2009
Component: Body door.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. Updated1/4/10. Updated 5/24/10.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series.

14 1999 BMW 3 Series doors latch TSB (Bulletin SIB-51-19-07)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 2, 2009
Component: Doors latch.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. Updated1/4/10. Updated 5/24/10.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series.

15 1999 BMW 3 Series rear suspension axle non-powered axle assembly TSB (Bulletin SIB-41-02-09)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2009
Component: Rear suspension axle non-powered axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. Under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area around one of the rear axle carrier mounting points. As a re
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series.

16 1999 BMW 3 Series structure TSB (Bulletin SIB-41-02-09)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2009
Component: Structure.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. Under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area around one of the rear axle carrier mounting points. As a re
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series.

17 1999 BMW 3 Series structure body TSB (Bulletin SIB-41-02-09)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2009
Component: Structure body.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. Under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area around one of the rear axle carrier mounting points. As a re
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series.

18 1999 BMW 3 Series fuel gauge system TSB (Bulletin SIB-16-08-06)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2009
Component: Fuel gauge system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: engine cranks but does not start; fuel level gauge displays a sufficient amount of fuel, although the fuel tank is empty; fault code 2a1c (fuel level plausibility) is stored in msv80. Right side fuel sending unit is dislodge
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, 2005 BMW 3-series, 2006 BMW 3-series, 2007 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 3-series, 2009 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series.

19 1999 BMW 3 Series service brakes, hydraulic TSB (Bulletin SI-B-34-11-08)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2009
Component: Service brakes, hydraulic.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW Z4, 2003 BMW Z4, 2004 BMW Z4, 2005 BMW Z4, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, BMW Z4.

20 1999 BMW 3 Series service brakes TSB (Bulletin SI-B-34-11-08)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2009
Component: Service brakes.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 BMW 1 Series, 2001 BMW 1 Series, 2002 BMW 1 Series, 2003 BMW 1 Series, 2004 BMW 1 Series, 2005 BMW 1 Series, 2006 BMW 1 Series, 2007 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 1 Series, 1994 BMW 3-series, 1995 BMW 3-series, 1996 BMW 3-series, 1997 BMW 3-series, 1998 BMW 3-series, 1999 BMW 3-series, 2000 BMW 3-series, 2001 BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 3-series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2004 BMW 3-series, BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW Z4, 2003 BMW Z4, 2004 BMW Z4, 2005 BMW Z4, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, BMW Z4.


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