2012 BMW 3-SERIES Recall
- Campaign:
- 12V176000 on 04/19/2012
- Component:
- Seats:front assembly:head restraint
- Manufactured:
- 10/18/2011 - 03/17/2012
- Affected:
- 7,600
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 bmw 3-series vehicles manufactured from october 19, 2011, through march 18, 2012, that have front seat head restraints that exceed the downward movement limit of 25mm in the highest position. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202a,"head restraints."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the head restraint may unexpectedly move down slightly if it was adjusted to the fully extended position, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will attach a clamp to the front seat head restraint posts, free of charge. the safety recall began on may 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.
2012 BMW 3-SERIES TSBs (35)
- 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-12-16-11
- 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-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-61-09-12
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw: various electrical malfunctions related to the fem. windshield wipers may not stay in parked position. wipers operate when switched off. wipers partially move when switched on. hazard warning lights flash permanently. *kb updated
- 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-61-21-12
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: due to software error in front electronic module, windshield wipers fails to operate properly. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-61-32-12
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw: in rear of vehicle, various electrical faults are due to rem (rear electronic module) not responding to diagnosis. models 2011-2012 3 series. *pe updated 7/10/13. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-31-01-12
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Bmw: while maneuvering at low speeds, movement between surface contacts of swivel bearing and wheel bearing, can cause clicking noises. models e70, 71, f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, and 13. no model years listed. *pe updated 11/1
- Bulletin:
- SB-1214
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. no models or model years listed.
- Bulletin:
- SIB-12-18-12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. all models. no model
- Bulletin:
- SIB-12-19-12
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: the obd (on board diagnosis) experience an error in its data and requires an update on dme software. model 2012-2013 f30. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-61-04-05
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw: on some vehicles, led on headlight switch, flashes. the power mirrors and windows become inoperative, due to possible water in both headlights or right and left stepper box are defective. model 2012 e90. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-61-36-12
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw: trunk lid fails to open, hazard lights flashes permanently, vehicle will lock and unlock on its own, all interior lights, by themselves, will turn on and when ignition is turned off, wipers continue to operate. model 2011-2012 f30.
- 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-66-02-13
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: the driver must activate rear view camera, using idrive controller, due to rear view camera failing to automatically turn, when reverse gear is selected. model 2012-2013 f30. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-32-02-13
- Component:
- 016000 steering:electric power assist system
- Summary:
- Bmw: some vehicles may experience a failure of electronic power steering (eps) when engine has started, caused by a specific situation of undervoltage during engine start up. model 2010-2012 f30 (3 series). *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-63-05-12
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Bmw: on the trunk lid, the tail lamp is loose and not properly attached, on some vehicles. models 2011-2013 3 series (f30). *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-12-19-13
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: an erroneous message, from oil level sensor, indicating oil service is due, after traveling a short distance. model f15, f13, f12, f10, f07, f06, f02, f01. no years listed. *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-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-32-03-14
- Component:
- 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Summary:
- Bmw: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues. *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-12-21-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: fuel gauge fails to show correct level of fuel when filling fuel tank but would update itself after driving awhile and illumination of engine malfunction lamp (mil) comes on, due to software error in instrument cluster. model 2011-15
- Bulletin:
- SIB-12-33-14
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Bmw: due to transmission oil heat exchanger's faulty thermostat or engine faulty characteristic map thermostat, engine coolant fails to reach operating temperature, with low heat output and service engine soon light comes on. no model yea
- Bulletin:
- SIB-24-02-15
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Bmw: on transmission side, in some vehicles, the transmission fluid is leaking around the area of the oil cooler lines causing unfavorable cooling line connection tolerances to damage o rings. model e84 (x1), e89 (z4), f22 & 23 (2 series)
- Bulletin:
- 11 10 12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- When accelerating, in hot ambient temperatures, between 3,000 rpm and 5,000 rpm, causes judders or surges in vehicle, repeatedly, due to the electropneumatic pressure convertor. *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:
- 34 04 15
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees *ma
- Bulletin:
- 51 23 15
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Bmw: detached bowden cable prevents the driver's door to open from the outside but can open from the inside *ma
- Bulletin:
- 51 26 15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Bmw: improper routing of the bowden cable causes the driver or passenger front door not to open occasionally when temperature is below 37 degrees. *ma
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