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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2002 BMW 3-series

There have been 48 technical service bulletins issued for the 2002 BMW 3-series.

1 2002 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 2002 BMW 3 Series seat belts TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-01-11)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Component: Seat belts.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: e92. The seat belt extender on the front driver¿s or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. The safety belt extender extends but the belt slips off. The ¿hand¿ on the extender fails. The safety belt is twisted. The extender will no
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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.

3 2002 BMW 3 Series front seat belts TSB (Bulletin SIB-72-01-11)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Component: Front seat belts.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: e92. The seat belt extender on the front driver¿s or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. The safety belt extender extends but the belt slips off. The ¿hand¿ on the extender fails. The safety belt is twisted. The extender will no
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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.

4 2002 BMW 3 Series headlights TSB (Bulletin SIB-63-03-11)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Component: Headlights.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. Updated 9/30/11.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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, 2000 BMW 5-series, 2001 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series.

5 2002 BMW 3 Series engine TSB (Bulletin SI-B12-28-07)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. E82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. All models with nay engines. No model years listed.
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, 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, BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW X6, 2003 BMW X6, 2004 BMW X6, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6.

6 2002 BMW 3 Series gasoline engine turbo charger TSB (Bulletin SI-B12-28-07)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Component: Gasoline engine turbo charger.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. E82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. All models with nay engines. No model years listed.
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, 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, BMW 3-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW X6, 2003 BMW X6, 2004 BMW X6, 2005 BMW X6, 2006 BMW X6, 2007 BMW X6, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6.

7 2002 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.

8 2002 BMW 3 Series electrical system TSB (Bulletin SIB-61-01-11)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2011
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. There may also be warning lights on. K-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. Updated 10/5/11.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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 2002 BMW 3 Series electrical system wiring TSB (Bulletin SIB-61-01-11)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2011
Component: Electrical system wiring.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. There may also be warning lights on. K-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. Updated 10/5/11.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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.

10 2002 BMW 3 Series engine TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-15-11)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2011
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
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, 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, 2000 BMW 5-series, 2001 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW X3, 2005 BMW X3, 2006 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 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, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 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, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6.

11 2002 BMW 3 Series engine TSB (Bulletin SIB-11-02-08)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2011
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. If the ignition is c
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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, 2000 BMW 5-series, 2001 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4.

12 2002 BMW 3 Series diesel engine TSB (Bulletin SIB-11-02-08)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2011
Component: Diesel engine.
Bulletin Summary: BMW vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. If the ignition is c
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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, 2000 BMW 5-series, 2001 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2006 BMW X5, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4.

13 2002 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.

14 2002 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.

15 2002 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.

16 2002 BMW 3 Series automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin SIB-23-01-08)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2011
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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, 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, 2002 BMW 5-series, 2003 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 5-series, 2005 BMW 5-series, 2006 BMW 5-series, 2007 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2002 BMW 6 Series, 2003 BMW 6 Series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6-series, 2002 BMW Z4, 2003 BMW Z4, 2004 BMW Z4, 2005 BMW Z4, 2006 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4.

17 2002 BMW 3 Series engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-16-07)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2011
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes.
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, 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.

18 2002 BMW 3 Series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-16-07)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2011
Component: Software.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes.
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, 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.

19 2002 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.

20 2002 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.


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