2004 BMW 5 SERIES Recalls (7)

Campaign:
04V303000 on 06/24/2004
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
09/03/2003 - 04/27/2004
Affected:
7,532
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed.
Consequence:
In the event of a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate causing fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line. the recall began on july 5, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V344000 on 07/13/2004
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Manufactured:
05/11/2004 - 07/05/2004
Affected:
4,102
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications.
Consequence:
As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operation. the vehicle may not be able to restart. also, a loss of power steering and, after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assist will occur. these conditions could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new digital engine management control unit. the recall began on july 16, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V575000 on 12/08/2004
Component:
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Manufactured:
06/16/2003 - 04/29/2004
Affected:
17,905
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with front seat heating systems, upon entering and exiting the vehicle, excessive contact with the side bolster that is contained in the seat's backrest may damage the heating mat located in this area. if such damage were to occur, with the system turned on, the vehicle occupant may feel excessive heat from this area.
Consequence:
It is possible that the heating mat in the backrest's side bolster could overheat and damage, or melt a small hole in, this area of the seat cover. if this happened, it could lead to an occupant being burned.
Correction:
Dealers will modify the seat heating circuit. the recall is expected to begin during december 2004. owners 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).
Campaign:
08V384000 on 08/04/2008
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Affected:
200,000
Defect:
Bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. if this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.
Consequence:
In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.
Correction:
Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the recall began on november 6, 2008. bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Bmw is extending the warranty to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit to the following vehicles:my 2006 6-series, 3-series (standard seat), my 2004-2005 z4, my 2004-2006 7-series, my 2006 x5, and my 2004-2006 5-series (comfort seat).under the extended warranty program, the occupant detection mat in a vehicle that experiences this specific issue will be replaced at no charge to the customer.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
10V446000 on 09/30/2010
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Affected:
198,352
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. a check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Consequence:
Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. in extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. an unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V126000 on 03/25/2012
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
05/31/2003 - 12/30/2009
Affected:
367,682
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. the insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. as it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.
Consequence:
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12E029000 on 08/13/2012
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Affected:
585
Defect:
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by valeo. valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 bmw 1-series, 2006-2011 bmw 3-series, 2000-2009 bmw 5-series, 2004-2005 bmw 6-series, and 2006-2007 bmw 7-series vehicles. a metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. this primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Correction:
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. this recall is being conducted by valeo, not by bmw. for further information, owners may contact valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 BMW 5 SERIES TSBs (42)

Bulletin:
611403
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
2004 my various software errors corrected with cip. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
07122004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Retail delivery stop on 2004 my 8 & 12 cylinder vehicles produced may 2004 through july 2004. due to a manufacturing error, the engine control module mail fail. this could cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly or fail to start at all.
Bulletin:
07142004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Part 2. service action & delivery stop. *tt
Bulletin:
1220105
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Loss of power while decelerating and turning or coming to a stop. *eh bmw 5 series, 6 series, 7 series produced between 09/03 to 8/04. *tt
Bulletin:
110504
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
M62tu/s62 secondary air diagnostics and air delivery passage cleaning procedure. *eh update. *tt
Bulletin:
120405
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. bmw e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine. *tt
Bulletin:
SI B65 25 07
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Recode or replace oc3 seat mat. vehicles produced up to march 31, 2005. *nj
Bulletin:
SI B12 01 08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B11 13 07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B63-04-08
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. water or condensation in one or both headlamps. models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. model years 2000-20008. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B11-01-08
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Bmw: replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. models e60 (5 series), e70 (x5 series), e83 (x3 series), e9x (3 series). *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B-12-04-05
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. *pe updated 5/24/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B-11-01-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v
Bulletin:
SI-B-62-01-09
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Bmw: all instrument dials are inoperative and the illumination of the information display in the instrument cluster is very bright. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B37-01-09
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: vehicle has a check control message self leveling suspension failed/malfunctioning displayed. at least one of the following fault codes is stored and is currently present in the ehc control unit: 5f98 control time fault lifting rear le
Bulletin:
SIB-65-75-06
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B12-02-09
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati
Bulletin:
SI-B12-28-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-07-06
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-11-02-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c
Bulletin:
SIB-12-09-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-09-08
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea
Bulletin:
SIB-11-14-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o
Bulletin:
SIB-25-03-07
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. the direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is interrupted. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-34-07-07
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: dsc disabling function. due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green
Bulletin:
SIB-62-04-06
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Bmw: instrument cluster-failure of displays/functions. total or partial failure of displays or functions in the instrument cluster. the displays or functions start working again after the vehicle has been parked (sleep mode). internal e
Bulletin:
SIB-16-02-09
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:
SIB-63-10-10
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: adaptive headlights. a check control (cc) message is displayed for the adaptive headlights. the headlamps no longer turn with steering wheel movement. fault code 800fc6 is entered in the footwell module (frm3). a second tu
Bulletin:
SIB-65-22-10
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: replaced seat occupancy sensor mat will not enable. after replacing a cis (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat), the new mat will not enable when using ista/p. however, ista/p shows that the acsm (active crash safety
Bulletin:
SIB-32-04-07
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-11-08-03
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-23-01-08
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-51-11-11
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Bmw: when outside temp is below freezing the outside doors will not close or are difficult to open. a door cable has moisture intrusion and freezes. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-03-11
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. e60/e92. *rm updated 9/30/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-15-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-33-01-02
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
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. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-61-06-12
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Bmw: steering column switch center contains one or more faults: internal control, steering wheel lock range exceeded, wiper angle defective. various check control messages appear with airbag warning lamp illuminated. *pe
Bulletin:
B61-17-12
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js
Bulletin:
SIB240812
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: intermittently goes into park during a msa engine start. the transmission can intermittently go into the park position (p) when msa engine start is occurring. a drive gear can be selected in order to drive away, and no relevant faults
Bulletin:
SIB-61-37-12
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js
Bulletin:
SIB-61-13-05
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. this is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kb

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