Recall 03V-124: 2003 BMW 325ci, 2003 BMW 325i

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Mar 31, 2003, covering about 1,056 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-124
Report date
Mar 31, 2003
Vehicles affected
1,056
Owners notified
May 5, 2003

The problem

On certain passenger and sport wagon vehicles with automatic transmissions, with the engine running, and the vehicle at rest, an increase of engine idle speed (Up to 1,300 RPM) may occur.

The risk

If a gear is selected, the driver may feel as if the vehicle is being pushed.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began may 5, 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.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number03V124000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 325ci2003All years
BMW 325i2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-124?

On certain passenger and sport wagon vehicles with automatic transmissions, with the engine running, and the vehicle at rest, an increase of engine idle speed (Up to 1,300 RPM) may occur.

How is recall 03V-124 fixed?

Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began may 5, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.