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2003 BMW 3 Series VISIBILITY Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for VISIBILITY issues.

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VISIBILITY Safety Recalls

Moderate #03V160000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The anti-pinching device in your power windows helps prevent your window from closing on your fingers. In certain vehicles, this device might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the device fails, you or a passenger could get hurt when a window closes suddenly while you're trying to roll it up.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect the device and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Schedule the service after checking repair availability with your dealer and make sure to get the fix done within a reasonable time. This timing describes the original 2003 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OCCUPANTS COULD BE PINCHED BY A WINDOW THAT IS BEING CLOSED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 27, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Other BMW 3 Series 2003 Recalls

AIR BAGS
4 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
15 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2003 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS recall for the 2003 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #03V160000)

The anti-pinching device in your power windows helps prevent your window from closing on your fingers. In certain vehicles, this device might not work correctly. If the device fails, you or a passenger could get hurt when a window closes suddenly while you're trying to roll it up. Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect the device and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Schedule the service after checking repair availability with your dealer and make sure to get the fix done within a reasonable time. This timing describes the original 2003 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.