1997 Bmw Bmw problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars (1) · Structure:body:door (1)
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Compared against other Bmw Bmw model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (29)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2000-07-01 · 120400 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains that the check engine lamp is illuminated and secondary air system fault codes are set in the engine control module. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1998-10-01 · #10/1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various installation instructions regarding c.d. player 45 degree angle mounting bracket kit. *yc
Unknown Or Other 1997-11-01 · 04 15 97 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information and the use of a new bmw special tool. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 1997-11-01 · 12 16 97 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
situation pertaining to oxygen sensor replacement may be wired in correctly. *ak
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 1997-11-01 · 72 04 96 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
situation on the srs airbag light comes "on" and stays illuminated for up to two minutes after starting vehicle. *ak
Unknown Or Other 1997-11-01 · 84 08 97 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding the location of the cpt 4000 telephone pre-wire connector on various vehicles. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.