2011 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO Recalls (4)

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 - 05/04/2011
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.
Campaign:: 16V746000 on 10/16/2016
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:: 03/23/2009 - 06/09/2011
Affected:: 136,188
Defect:: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 bmw x5 3.0si, x5 4.8i, x5 m, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i and x5 xdrive50i, 2008-2011 x6 x drive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m, 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid, 535i xdrive gran turismo, 535i gran turismo, 550i xdrive gran turismo and 550i gran turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xdrive, 550i and 550i xdrive and 2012 535i activehybrid, 640i convertible, 650i convertible, 650i xdrive convertible, 650i coupe and 650i coupe xdrive vehicles. the affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Consequence:: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. the recall began february 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.

2011 BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO TSBs (25)

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-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-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-63-02-01
Component:: 120000 exterior lighting
Summary:: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:: SIB-27-01-07
Component:: 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:: Bmw: a fault for oil wear is stored in the memory, but it does not illuminate the warning lamp. *rm
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-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:: 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-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:: 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-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-65-11-13
Component:: 141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:: Bmw: seat mat replacement. the wrong coding is in the spare part. there is an update for the cis mat replacement. models f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12, f13. model years not given. *kb updated 12/6/13. *pe
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-11-16-14
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Bmw: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. *pe updated 9/25/15. *pe updated 10/6/15. *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-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:: 13 02 15
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Engine failure warning and reduced engine output will occur due to high-pressure pump failure. *ma

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