MYRModel Year Report

2003 BMW Z3

○ Not enough data
2003 BMW Z3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:30.335Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 30 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 19 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2 2004: 0 complaints
1996: 30 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 19 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2 2004: 0 complaints 2004
1996: 30 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 19 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2 2004: 0 complaints 2004

2003: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199630
199747
199830
199939
200034
200119
20026
20032
20040

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

1 of 2 total reports mentions: wheels.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-05

Also filed under Steering

Suspension

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

2008 BMW X3. Consumer states defective motor mount bolts that have failed resulting in a stress failure of the cooling system

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-19

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 BMW Z3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 BMW Z3 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW Z3?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 BMW Z3 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.