Bmw Z3 brakes problems
25 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
175 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
74,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 83 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
25 of 175 complaints match this topic (14.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10244151 · 2008-10-01 (October 1, 2008)
THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED HARD. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE Z3'S. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10244151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10524931 · 2013-07-15 (July 15, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 BMW Z3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE UNLATCHED WHEN THE DRIVER WOULD DEPRESS OR ADD ANY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10524931 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 754596 · 2001-11-15 (November 15, 2001)
DEALER REPRESENTATIVE SAID THIS A COMMON PROBLEM & REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. WHEN BRAKING, THE SEAT SLIDES FORWARD ON THE RAILS 1 TO 2 INCHES. I AM CONCERNED THAT IN A SERIOUS FRONT END COLLISION THE SEAT MAY PROPEL THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER FORWARD AND WITH A LOCKED BELT CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO REPLACE THIS DEFECTIVE PART AT THEIR EXPENSE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 754596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023166 · 2003-06-16 (June 16, 2003)
THE SEAT TRACKS OF BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ALLOWED THE SEATS TO MOVE AT LEAST 10MM FORWARD AND REARWARD UNDER BRAKING AND ACCELERATION. THIS MOVEMENT CAUSES A PARTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 32K MILES ON IT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A PREMATURE FAILURE AND A DEFECT OF BOTH TRACKS. THIS FAILURE MODE IS DOCUMENTED BOTH ON THIS SITE AND ON MANY BMW FORUMS. THE ENTIRE TRACK ASSEMBLY OF BOTH SEATS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023166 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056081 · 2004-01-29 (January 29, 2004)
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES STEERING JERKS SIDE TO SIDE. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE CROSSES OVER TO DIFFERENT LANES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATES THAT IS A NORMAL PROCEDURE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056081 at NHTSA ↗