NHTSA Recall 03V124000: Vehicle speed control
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,056 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW 325CI.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V124000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | March 31, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If a gear is selected, the driver may feel as if the vehicle is being pushed.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V124000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.