2003 BMW Z3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z3 years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW Z3. That ranks 8th out of 8 Z3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW Z3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW Z3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 BMW Z3.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As i have learned as i research what i though was an isolated dangerous steering issue is that there are many many bmw z4 dangerously driving on our public roads. My car steers in many directions just driving down the road, especially in hotter weather where as the temperature starts to get hotter…
2008 bmw x3. Consumer states defective motor mount bolts that have failed resulting in a stress failure of the cooling system *tgw
Other BMW Z3 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW Z3?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW Z3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 BMW Z3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z3 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.