2003 BMW M3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW M3, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel gauge reads empty when tank is full. After investigating loud noises from the trunk area, I discovered that the gas tank has imploded, and the components within have been destroyed. I have taken it to the dealer four times, and everytime they think they corrected the problem, soon again the same thing happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10058376, filed 2004-02, 3,200 miles“Consumer would like to know about recalls for a 2003 Bmw. He states that he has tried to contact Bmw twice and has received no response. He would like to know if there are any outstanding recalls for his vehicle. The consumer stated his vehicle developed a fuel leak and also a faulty quarter panel tail light, brake light and signal light assembly. The consumer stated he repaired the fuel leak and faulty tail light assembly on his own. The consumer discovered four light sockets/ bulbs out of five were non-operational. The only light functioning was the interior trunk illumination lamp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220628, filed 2008-03Related service bulletins
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 BMW M3
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW M3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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