2011 BMW 7-SERIES Recall

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> .

2011 BMW 7-SERIES TSBs (41)

Bulletin:
SI-B63-02-10
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: check control message displayed; turn signals flash fast. intermittently or permanently, a bulb out check control message is displayed, together with the turn signal flashing fast. *pe updated on 11/8/2013. *kb
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-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-63-12-10
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: front left/right indicator light failed. when activating the turn signals, a check control (cc) message front right/left indicator light failed, is displayed. at same time, a fault is stored in footwell module (frm3); either
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-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SI B12 55 06
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *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:
SB-11-04-11
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Bmw: a noise is heard from the engine while running. the alternator drive belt tensioner is loose and/or shows wear. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-12-12-11
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw: damage to the high voltage battery could occur because there is a needed software update. *rm updated 5/1/2012. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-13-01-11
Component:
091130 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Summary:
Bmw: a process has been created to identify causes of customer complaints related to the tank ventilation valve. *rm updated 4/24/12. *pe
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-51-23-09
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Bmw: the cable for the outside door handle on both front doors may not be watertight. water and/or dirt may enter the cable and make the handle difficult to move. *rm
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-12-18-11
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw: bulletin providing information regarding insufficient eme (electric motor electronics) module software status and the failure of the eme. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-07-12
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: after a few miles or several thousand miles, check control message, hybrid malfunction, may appear after programming of software for vehicle. *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:
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:
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-61-23-12
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Bmw: cruise control is operating at 40 miles per hour, when high voltage battery discharges, due to possibly installed incorrect or non approved size tires and wheels on vehicle. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-11-08-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil is leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. models e70, e71, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12, f13. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-03-13
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. the "high battery discharge warning" will illuminate on the central information display (cid). *kb updated 05/13/2013 *js updated 11/1/13. *pe
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-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-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-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-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-11-16-14
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-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-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:
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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