2011 BMW 5-SERIES Recalls (3)

Campaign:
10V331000 on 07/21/2010
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Manufactured:
01/11/2010 - 06/30/2010
Affected:
6,080
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from january 12 through july 1, 2010. the vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank. as a result, if the tank became empty, the vehicle could stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on october 18, 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:
11V521000 on 10/26/2011
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
Affected:
32,084
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Consequence:
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. the safety recall began on december 19, 2011. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
This recall was expanded to include additional vehicles in april 2012.see recall no. 12v161.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:
12V161000 on 04/10/2012
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
Manufactured:
03/31/2011 - 05/10/2011
Affected:
2,846
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Consequence:
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump 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:
This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11v521.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.

2011 BMW 5-SERIES TSBs (59)

Bulletin:
SI-B11-08-03
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: oil separator-cold climate conditions. certain areas of the us experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months. a small number of vehicles have experienced problems ranging from leaking or broken valve covers t
Bulletin:
SI-B16-07-10
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Bmw: incorrect fuel level displayed. the vehicle loses power or will not start. the fuel system may be empty although the fuel gauge indicates fuel is present. various misfire faults and/or faults related to the high pressure fuel syste
Bulletin:
SI-B61-07-10
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: there are various electrical malfunctions, for example: central locking, radio reception, tailgate, and rear lighting. fatigued and broken wires in tailgate harness. the problem may affect either left or right side harness at tailga
Bulletin:
SI-B65-08-10
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Bmw: airbag warning illuminated; fc 9309f1 is stored in the acsm3. airbag warning lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster, and fault code 9309f1 (front passenger seat occupant detection) is stored in the active crash safety module (
Bulletin:
SI-B13-08-09
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Bmw: teile clearing for engine drivability and fuel system. an enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes of complaints relating to the drivability and fuel system (e.g., long cr
Bulletin:
SIB-16-04-10
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, che
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-34-05-10
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: there is a software error causing the sleep mode of the vehicle to be delayed which could drain the battery. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-11-13-07
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm updated 7/17/12. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-11-03-08
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-12-09-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: there is a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. it occurs when it is hot outside, the a/c is switched on, and the wheel is turned slightly. there is a software problem. *rm updated on 4/18/2013. *kb
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-24-02-11
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: a software problem is causing the transmission to enter safety mode with the transmission light on. there is a stored trouble code. *rm
Bulletin:
TS-12-19-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm
Bulletin:
SIB-12-16-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-36-02-11
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Bmw: changes have been made to the vehicle's display elements of the tire pressure monitor system. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-62-04-11
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Bmw: problem with instrument cluster and/or hud displays switching partially off or completely intermittently. situation may last until next power cycle. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-33-03-11
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Bmw: when driving off or during a load reversal, a clicking noise is heard from the rear axle. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-24-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: information is being provided regarding the off and on flashing light or service engine soon illumination while vehicle is in transportation mode. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-16-03-12
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Bmw: the evaporative system leakage is found, when using the nvld tank leakage test plan. *pe updated 1/18/13. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-02-12
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f1
Bulletin:
SIB-24-02-12
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: delay in engine response. *kb updated 08/06/2014 *js
Bulletin:
RC-11V-521
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment.
Bulletin:
SI-B-12-22-11
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: the engine malfunction due to excessive temperatures occurring because of vapors forming in fuel systems. *pe models 2010-2011 f07, 10, 12, 13. updated 1/18/13. *pe updated on 4/18/2013. *kb updated 7/10/13.
Bulletin:
SIB-11-07-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe updated 1/11/13. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-14-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25.
Bulletin:
SIB-16-08-12
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Bmw: improper detection of an evaporative system leak caused by contamination of poppet valve inside pressure switch for tank leakage diagnosis module (nvld-natural vacuum leak detection), will be replaced. model 2011 f10. *pe
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:
SB-65-01-13
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Airbag warning lamp illuminated; shorted wire in front seat harness. bmw models f07, and f10. model years 2009-2013. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-13-01-13
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Bmw: fuel tank pressure. check engine light may illuminate with a fault code of 19401b. this light indicates that the pressure may be low as opposed to ambient. *kb
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
Bulletin:
SIB-12-10-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: on some vehicles, engine may go into failsafe program when vehicle accelerates due to unfavorable dme software. models 2010-2013 f10, f13, f12. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-13-07-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
SIB-24-03-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-34-06-12
Component:
045000 service brakes, air:disc
Summary:
Bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-64-05-13
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: on some activehybrid (3,5,7), the high voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant and is regulated by expansion valve at base of battery and it can become stuck in open position, either permanently or intermittently. models f02h, f10h,
Bulletin:
SIB-66-03-13
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Bmw: software error causing the parking assistant system to malfunction. models 2010-2013 f10, 10h, 12, 13. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-13-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: engine, due to ambient temperatures and engine is cold, fails to turn over on first attempt, but and will turn over at second or third attempts. model 2010-2012 f10. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-14-12
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: different fault codes stored for the n51, n52k, n52t, and n55 engines in the dme related to vanos and camshaft position. *kb updated 11/1/13. *pe updated 05/05/2014 *js
Bulletin:
SIB-36-03-14
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw: the position of an affected tire is incorrectly displayed, when tire pressure is low, in instrument cluster and control display (cd), due to software error. model 2011 f 01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25 (x3). *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-84-03-14
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. model 2008-2014.
Bulletin:
SIB-01-10-14
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Bmw: the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units, on certain vehicle, had the limited warranty extended, without the limitation of mileage, to 10 years. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-11-14-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: due to debris entering oil passage of engine, it will knock and lose power, during cylinder head mating surfaces and cleaning of engine block after repair to engine. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-11-23-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: electrical contacts for circuit heater in thermostat can develop moisture and corrosion causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *pe updated 9/25/15. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-16-15-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-16-16-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
Bulletin:
SIB-32-04-14
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: during process of starting engine, electric power assist (eps) will be reduced, intermittently, and yellow eps warning lamp briefly illuminates, due to a brief undervoltage. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-63-11-14
Component:
121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Summary:
Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-13-04-15
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Bmw: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. model 2008-14. *pe
Bulletin:
11 11 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Faulty codes in the dme for the engine thermostat activates the service engine soon light. *ma
Bulletin:
11 13 15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The plastic oil filter might fail which will cause a leakage to the internal and /or external engine oil or coolant
Bulletin:
SIB-01-05-15
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. select document search button below. information provided regarding the extension of limited warranty on the in tank fuel (pump) delivery module of 10 years without mileage limitation, de
Bulletin:
13 02 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Engine failure warning and reduced engine output will occur due to high-pressure pump failure. *ma
Bulletin:
34 04 15
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees *ma

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