2012 BMW 1 SERIES M Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 16V071000 on 02/07/2016
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
- Affected:
- 840,000
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive, 335is and m3 coupes and convertibles, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i savs, 2007-2010 x3 xdrive30i savs, 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m savs, 2009-2013 bmw x5 xdrive35d savs, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m sacs, 2010-2011 bmw x6 xdrive50i sacs and 2008-2011 m3 sedan vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. the recall began march 9, 2018. 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V067000 on 02/02/2017
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
- Manufactured:
- 01/16/2011 - 01/16/2011
- Affected:
- 8,752
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i coupe, 1 series m coupe and 135i convertible vehicles, 2011 z4 sdrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i coupe, 335is coupe, 335i convertible, 335is convertible, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535i gran turismo and 550i xdrive gran turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740li vehicles. the rear driveshaft constant velocity (cv) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Consequence:
- If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft cv joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. the recall began april 21, 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.
2012 BMW 1 SERIES M TSBs (67)
- Bulletin:
- B110115
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Engine oil quick reference chart and drain plug torque: the current version of ista/d has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the n63r engine and xdrive.
- Bulletin:
- B110916
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- N63, n63tu, s63 and s63tu engines: oil leak from the rear: customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. when verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission
- Bulletin:
- B340515
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
- Bulletin:
- B662317
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
- Bulletin:
- B841117
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Bmw apps randomly starts playing on its own: while listening to fm, or am, or satellite radio (sdars), the audio source randomly switches to bmw apps (pandora, spotify, audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
- Bulletin:
- B610818
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Sme fcs 21f156 21f1f7: the following codes are saved in the battery management electronics (sme) fault memory:
- Bulletin:
- B840616
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
- Bulletin:
- B110117
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- ?n63t and s63t engine: valve seal replacement . this si provides a new tool and a new procedure for the n63tu valve seals replacement. please refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. si b11 07 11 - turbocharg
- Bulletin:
- B111216
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- ?service action: service action: n63t engine check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses what's new: ? defect code format updated ? consequential additional repair(s) statement added ? overlapping labor procedure statement added . the
- Bulletin:
- B130315
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- N20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch injector etk part number error what's new: ? procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ista test plan. . the current version of the etk incorporates multiple part number errors
- Bulletin:
- B260516
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- ?service action: replace the flexible disc on the rear driveshaft what's new: ? a new plus code labor operation has been added. refer to the warranty section. this service information bulletin replaces si b26 05 16 dated december 2016. the
- Bulletin:
- B620317
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "?service action: instrument cluster display in km/h . when the instrument cluster's digital speedometer has been set to display metric speed and distance values, there is no display of the miles per hour. us regulations specify that even w
- Bulletin:
- B650616
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- ?nbt head unit aborts import of cd whats new: ? g12 (7 series) removed ? i01 (i3) removed ? warranty section updated for removal of g12 and i01 . while importing a cd to the internal music collection of an nbt head unit the process aborts.
- Bulletin:
- B613014
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "?bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure what's new: ? "models" updated: model year 2017 vehicles added ? "models" updated: model year g12 (7 series) excluded from program ? "procedure" updated: n63r engine added to 20
- Bulletin:
- B840311
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- "?telematics device spares replacement part activation via dcsnet for bmw assist what's new: ? model: all models added along with 6ac option code ? situation: all information added ? information: deleted cdma related information and added a
- Bulletin:
- B840316
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Service action: gsm combox deactivation / discontinuation with 4 year assist service. what's new: ? model: option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? situation: information added about bluetooth functionality that is
- Bulletin:
- B840816
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- The underlying 2g technology for the gsm (global system mobile communication) combox will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after december 31, 2016. this combox and the bmw assist services that use its functionality w
- Bulletin:
- B110815
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- N63 and s63 engine: valve seal replacement this service information bulletin replaces si b11 08 15 june may 2017 what's new: diagnostic tips updated. refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. b11 07 11 - turb
- Bulletin:
- B840214
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information this service information bulletin replaces si b84 02 14 dated july 2014 what's new: model - removed models which no longer support bmw assist functionality and added new models. proce
- Bulletin:
- B260516
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Service action: replace the flexible disc on the rear driveshaft. the flexible disc (giubo) that connects the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may crack. excessive angular load on the flexible disc on the driveshaft.
- Bulletin:
- B650414
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- "airbag warning light: acsm fc 930a60 or 930a1c seat occupancy detection. according to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. acsm fault code ""930a60 - seat occupanc
- Bulletin:
- B070314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits this service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015.. fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
- Bulletin:
- B650915
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Si b65 09 15 november 2016 audio, navigation, monitors, alarms,srs technical service nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. the head unit-high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. the display is inoperati
- Bulletin:
- B310112
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Clicking noise from front axle this service information bulletin supersedes si 31 01 12 dated june 2015. clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). cause movement betwee
- Bulletin:
- B340516
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Cbs brake pad calculation and correction. when a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. no brake warning light is illuminated. cbs shows 3,107 miles
- Bulletin:
- B652516
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Usb cable: battery discharge/audio failure/radio reception. no sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or pdc. poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. possible check control system message: o battery discharge w
- Bulletin:
- B652616
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "usb device is not detected by champ2 head unit. media connected to the usb connector is not recognized by the audio system. playback of files from the media is not possible. message displayed on the audio system display: ""title cannot be
- Bulletin:
- B840516
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. the connecteddrive services are non-functional after a hardware exchange of the telematics control unit. this is not indicated by cc-message. connecteddrive services not synchronized by te
- Bulletin:
- 111614
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "this service information bulletin and attachment supersedes si b11 16 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject n63 engine: check the timing chain. information this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the
- Bulletin:
- 613014
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "si b61 30 14february 2015 general electrical systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 30 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replac
- Bulletin:
- B650915
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Hu-h: headunit resets intermittently or permanently. the hu-h (headunit-high) resets intermittently or permanently. ? the display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds cause softwa
- Bulletin:
- B660415
- Component:
- 114300 electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
- Summary:
- Trunk lid does not operate with remote after programming. if the customer profile is assigned to only unlock the driver door after programming with ista/p 3.55.x, the trunk will not open with the remote. cause coding error in cas (car acces
- Bulletin:
- B330115
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Cracking in rear differential mount bushing. during inspection, the rear differential mount in the rear axle support shows signs of cracking.
- Bulletin:
- B111216
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Service action: n63t engine - check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses. the crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. one or more of the crankcase ventilation hos
- Bulletin:
- B121016
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- "n63t - drivetrain malfunction message after driving for several hours this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 10 16 dated april 2016. ""drivetrain malfunction"" message displayed with reduced engine power. erroneous misfire fau
- Bulletin:
- B513015
- Component:
- 173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
- Summary:
- Service action: replace the tailgate tension spring. tailgate does not stay in fully open position.
- Bulletin:
- 120715
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "subject alpina n63tu overboost faults set at high altitude. the ""drivetrain malfunction"" check control message is displayed when driving under certain engine operating conditions and at high altitude (above 6500 ft/2000 m). the engine ha
- Bulletin:
- 610313
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 03 13 dated august 2013. designates changes to this revision subject high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. after the vehicle is started, a check control message ""hig
- Bulletin:
- 840115
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- "msubject iphone and ios 8.x information. information with the release of ios 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns the phone off. z he or she turns the ph
- Bulletin:
- B110715
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "n63: quality control monitoring after ccp. information if the vehicle exhibits any of the above drivability issues, perform the ista/d n63 misfire detection test plan. please make sure the fasta data is transmitted. submit a puma case titl
- Bulletin:
- B111614
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14, ""n63 customer care package."" the n63ccp and n63 engine check the timing chain are not mandator
- Bulletin:
- B121615
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- N63t: oxygen sensor internal resistance faults. the service engine soon light comes on with either or both of the following faults stored in the dme memory: ? 12b701 - oxygen sensor heating after catalytic converter, function: internal resi
- Bulletin:
- B840514
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? third-party app metadata: the album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from pandora or spotify, etc. n
- Bulletin:
- B310112
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Clicking noise from front axle. clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). cause movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
- Bulletin:
- B613014
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- "bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure. information this bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the bmw vehicles listed above. it involves the replacement of the 12-vo
- Bulletin:
- B620415
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Service action: programming control units. sporadically the vehicle cannot be started, due to a discharged battery caused by a software glitch in the instrument cluster.
- Bulletin:
- B110815
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- ?n63 engine: valve seal replacement. refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. b11 07 11 - turbocharger failure: oil supply and return line blockage and proper repairs b11 07 12 - n63 engine: oil consumption a
- Bulletin:
- B123715
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- N63 - drivetrain malfunction warning with quantity control valve faults. the drivetrain malfunction message is displayed and any of the following faults for the quantity control valves are stored in the dme. 11c302 - fuel- supply control va
- Bulletin:
- B513015
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- "tailgate does not stay in fully open position. this service action involves f01, f02, and f04 7 series models 2009 to 2014. only vehicles which require this service action to be completed will show it as ?open? when checked either in the "
- Bulletin:
- 360314
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- Rdc: incorrect tire position displayed with air pressure drop. when there is a low tire pressure warning, in some cases the position of the affected tire may be incorrectly displayed in the instrument cluster and cd (control display). soft
- Bulletin:
- 840314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Iphone: connection failures with ios 7. there are various connectivity failures with the iphone using ios 7. some examples are listed below: * call disconnection * contact list incomplete * general connection failures cause apple software i
- Bulletin:
- 610314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
- Bulletin:
- 650214
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Headunit high is constantly resetting. after connecting a mobile device via bluetooth, the headunit high (hu-h) constantly resets. this is because the mobile device paired/connected to the vehicle contains one or more emails with 30 or more
- Bulletin:
- 652113
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- When unlocking with comfort access the outside door mirrors are in the wrong position. the vehicle is locked with one remote key and then enters sleep mode. the vehicle is then unlocked using one of the outside door handles with the second
- Bulletin:
- 660414
- Component:
- 260000 forward collision avoidance
- Summary:
- Front collision warning check control message displayed in cid. occasionally while driving, a check control message (ccm) for front collision warning is displayed in the central information display (cid). this message is cleared from the ci
- Bulletin:
- 660514
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Speed limit information does not work. speed limit information (sli) is not displayed in the kombi or the head-up display (hud). this only affects the specific vins (vehicle identification numbers) listed below. the vehicle was built incor
- Bulletin:
- 840214
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information. connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative. this service information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of tim
- Bulletin:
- 110614
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Information this bulletin outlines the customer care package program that has been designed exclusively for bmw vehicles with the n63 engine. vehicles with the n63 high performance engine are engineered with efficientdynamics that provides
- Bulletin:
- 110713
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- The test plan will help identify the actual oil level, and advise the amount that will need to be added to correctly fill the engine when topping up. when performing the scheduled oil service and filling the engine with the amount specified
- Bulletin:
- 111614
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- N63 engine: check the timing chain. information this bulletin outlines the procedure to check the engine timing chains for wear and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14 "n63 customer care package". performing the test plans
- Bulletin:
- 130712
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- N63 and s63 engine: high-pressure fuel injector replacement procedures. the customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: ? during a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very
- Bulletin:
- 161514
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Nvld tank leakage fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air system micro leak. the engine malfunction warning is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the dme memory: z fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air syste
- Bulletin:
- 340514
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Dynamic stability control unit (dsc) aborted when programming vehicle. if termination of vehicle programming occurs due to: a. undervoltage (when the vehicle is connected to an approved battery charger/power supply) b. lost connection to th
- Bulletin:
- 840412
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Iphone 6, 6 plus, 5, 5s, 5c, 4s, 4, and 3gs with ios 8.x information. information there is one major difference in functionality since ios 8.0 was released. scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z he or
- Bulletin:
- 011314
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Bmw customer-focused satisfaction (cfs) program. based on customer feedback, bmw has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work. bmw of north america, llc ("bmw na") i
- Bulletin:
- 610314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
- Bulletin:
- 650514
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Traffic information is inoperative. the traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * the traffic list is empty. 1. the offboard availability (backend) system is
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