1998 Bmw Bmw problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads (1) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (20)
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
Equipment 1999-02-01 · 710199 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedures on replacing m-mobility system. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1998-11-01 · 11 06 98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding oxygen sensor update and dme reprogramming. *yc
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1998-10-01 · 11 09 98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
conditions with vanos valve mechanically jamming. *yc
Air Bags 1998-10-01 · 72 04 98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on new airbags. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 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.