Issue ID | 758670 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10303450 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 323I |
Model Year | 1999 |
File date | 18/08/09 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1999 bmw 3 series and later has a defect that causes the rear and passenger doors to lock and they are unable to be opened either from the outside or inside. Only the driver's door can be opened manually. Remote key will not open doors or the gas tank flap. Doors are locked and can't be opened in any way, either by the inside or outside handles, by the power lock button, or manually with key. Passengers are locked inside can only get out by climbing over the seats and out the driver's door. This is caused by a faulty component on the circuit board that in hot weather malfunctions and locks all doors. Problem will go away in cooler weather. Apparently heat related, circuit board is located behind the glove box, under the dashboard and overheats in the sun. In the event of an accident or other situation, passengers cannot exit the vehicle when this situation occurs. This problem is well known by dealers and bmw car owners. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101235 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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