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Recall campaign03V160000

Recall 03V160000: 2003 BMW M3 and 3 other models

Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Report received
Apr 29, 2003
Manufacturer
Bayerische motoren werke
Potentially affected
13,100vehicles
Model years
2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the window lifting anti-pinching device might not function properly.

Possible consequence

Occupants could be pinched by a window that is being closed.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.