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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2003 BMW 3-series

There have been 52 technical service bulletins issued for the 2003 BMW 3-series.

1 2003 BMW 3-series steering hydraulic power assist system TSB (Bulletin SIB-32-03-14)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2014
Component: Steering hydraulic power assist system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2010 BMW 3 Series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series.

2 2003 BMW 3-series steering electric power assist system TSB (Bulletin SIB-32-03-14)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2014
Component: Steering electric power assist system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2010 BMW 3 Series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series.

3 2003 BMW 3-series front air bags TSB (Bulletin SIB-65-14-14)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2014
Component: Front air bags.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: some airbags, driver and front passenger, are improperly deploying due to a possible inflator not produced to specifications. Model 2001-2006 e46 (3 series). Updated 9/4/14.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 BMW 3 Series, 2002 BMW 3 Series, 2003 BMW 3 Series, 2004 BMW 3 Series, 2005 BMW 3 Series, 2006 BMW 3 Series, 2003 BMW 3-series.

4 2003 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.

5 2003 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.

6 2003 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.

7 2003 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.

8 2003 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.
 

9 2003 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.

10 2003 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.

11 2003 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.

12 2003 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.

13 2003 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.

14 2003 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.

15 2003 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.

16 2003 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.

17 2003 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.

18 2003 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.

19 2003 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.

20 2003 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.


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