Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 M3 are official communications between BMW & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SIB-33-01-02

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040853

      BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #B340714

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244237

      Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material- Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SI-B11-07-09

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030850

      BMW: THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSPECTION. THE RETAINING SPRINGS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS FOR THE COOLANT HOSES MAY NOT BE LOCKED CORRECTLY. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A COOLANT LEAK. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #120299

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604633

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON COLD START. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #SI-B11-07-09

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030850

      BMW: THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSPECTION. THE RETAINING SPRINGS OF THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS FOR THE COOLANT HOSES MAY NOT BE LOCKED CORRECTLY. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A COOLANT LEAK. Read More »