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2001 BMW 3 Series

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$33,800 - $79,600
2001 BMW 3 Series
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Key Specifications for 2001 BMW 3 Series

Fuel Economy 9.0 - 14.9 City/HWY combined
Horsepower 168 - 333 hp
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine Gasoline
Torque 155 - 262 ft-lb
Seats 4 - 5

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Recall Information

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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2020-009
Recall date
2020-01-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
72 80 20RC
Units Affected:
20,070
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag module. The passenger-front airbag module will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2019-599
Recall date
2019-11-26
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
32 85 19RC
Units Affected:
5,459
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain cars, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function. Note: This recall affects cars built between May 22, 1999 and June 20, 2000. While the car was not built with an affected airbag inflator, it may have had one installed if the steering wheel airbag was replaced. Safety Risk: In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail. There may be a significant delay before replacement parts are available. BMW will send you a second letter once replacement parts are available and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. If the inflator requires replacement, a newly design part will be installed. Note: BMW has not advised owners of vehicles affected by this recall to stop using their cars.
Recall number
2017-034
Recall date
2017-01-20
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
15,415
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles that had the driver's side frontal airbag replaced in the past, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver's side frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's side frontal airbag module, and will replace it, if necessary. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2014-299
Recall date
2014-07-16
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
40,915
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment during a crash where deployment is warranted, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger airbag. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013148.
Recall number
2001-250
Recall date
2001-10-17
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2001
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2001-250
Units Affected:
226
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain M3 vehicles that were manufactured from October 2000 to May 02, 2001. The two screws that secure the parking brake cable-mounting bracket to the backing plate were not tightened properly. As a result, the screws could loosen and eventually fall into the parking brake drum. If this were to happen, the cable-mounting bracket would no longer be fixed to the backing plate and the parking brake could no longer be applied on that side of the vehicle. It is also possible that a screw could lodge within the parking brake drum, impairing the free movement of the drum. This would produce noise, and could cause the parking brake on that side to lock up while driving. Correction: dealers will replace the parking brake cable attaching screws and secure them with the proper torque.
Recall number
2001-182
Recall date
2001-07-09
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2001
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2001-182
Units Affected:
4,812
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating. If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment. Correction: Dealers will replace the fan.
Recall number
2000-278
Recall date
2000-11-28
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2001
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2000-278
Units Affected:
347
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain 325I and 330I vehicles, the inner rim flange of the wheel rims may have incurred damage during fitting of the tire. In extreme cases, this could lead to a sudden loss of tire pressure and result in loss of vehicle control. Correction: All five wheels will be inspected for damage to the inner rim flange. If pertinent damage is found on any wheel, all five wheels will be replaced.
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