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BMW E52 Z8 common problems
2000–2003 · Z8, Alpina Roadster V8 (S62 V8, M62 V8). The known weak spots of the engines used in the E52, with sources, plus the topics that come up most in BMW's service bulletins and NHTSA recalls for this chassis.
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Known problems
We haven't published engine-level notes for this chassis yet. The bulletin and recall topics below are a good place to start.
Most frequent bulletin topics 6 bulletins
| Topic | Bulletins | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | SIB 12 12 10 |
| Fuel gauge failure | 1 | SIB 16 02 09 |
| Subject regarding new vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements | 1 | SIB 00 02 00 |
| Steering | 1 | SIB 32 04 07 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | SIB 63 02 01 |
| Operating description of the passenger airbag status light | 1 | SIB 65 24 03 |
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the E52, grouped by topic. A bulletin tells technicians how to diagnose and fix a known issue; it doesn't mean every car has the problem.
Sources: BMW service bulletins and recalls filed with NHTSA (public data) and the specialist and owner write-ups linked above. Not affiliated with BMW.