2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO Recall

Campaign:
14V176000 on 04/13/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
08/31/2009 - 11/29/2011
Affected:
156,137
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i coupe, 128i convertible, 328i sedan, 328i xdrive sedan, 328i coupe, 328i convertible, 328i sports wagon and z4 sdrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i coupe, 135i convertible, 335i sedan, x5 xdrive 35i, and x6 xdrive 35i, 2011 335i xdrive sedan, 335i coupe, 335i convertible, 528i sedan, 535i sedan, 535i xdrive sedan, x3 xdrive 28i, and x3 xdrive 35i, 2010 x3 xdrive 30i, and x5 xdrive 30i, 2012 640i coupe, and 640i convertible and 2010-2012 535i gran turismo vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (vanos) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Consequence:
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four vanos housing bolts for both vanos units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. in addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 bmw vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. the recall began on september 24, 2014. owners may contact bmw 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 535I GRAN TURISMO TSBs (88)

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:
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:
B111715
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"?n63, n63tu, n63r, s63 and s63tu engines: upper oil pan removal and installation repair instructions this service information bulletin supersedes si b11 17 15 dated october 2016. . information when removing and/or installing the engine u
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:
B630916
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
?taillight flicker when turn signal and brake light active . taillight flickers when turn signal and brake light are active; see video in this link: tinyurl.com/zmr65st when the following preconditions occur simultaneously: engine on (idle)
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:
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:
B520417
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Backrest noises when under load. pop noise coming from seat backrest when pressure exerted toward rear or while pulling away from a stop. friction between top right rivet holding lordosis (back lumbar support) valve block and backrest cushi
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:
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:
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:
B512416
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Water leaking into rear compartment. water is found in rear compartment. cause seal around fuel filler tube (located by red lines) is not effective. replace cover pot (bowl).
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:
B652316
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
?audio volume not restored after msa stop, entry head unit. volume of audio system (when set to near maximum) is reduced when auto start-stop (msa) stop occurs and is not restored upon automatic engine restart. this is normal system behavio
Bulletin:
B652416
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
"nbt navigation does not route on toll roads. nbt navigation does not provide routes that include certain toll roads. cause roads that have toll lanes ""without a cash option"" where not utilized for routing in nbt map data versions: next 2
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:
B662116
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Kafas camera-based assistance system limits. information the situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: dirty windshield incomplete calibration process unsuccessful calibration restricted visibi
Bulletin:
B630516
Component:
121100 exterior lighting:headlights:concealment devices
Summary:
"headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation. water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside. water inside the headlights can be caused by two situations: water/moisture ing
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:
B011016
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"n55 pressure switch - leak diagnosis module (nvld): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles. information for the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (""bmw na"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure swit
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
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:
B511615
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"delivery stop: remove engine oil label. affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. on affected vehicles, there i
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens. trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally
Bulletin:
B661816
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on the operation of the smart opener. information on the operation of the smart opener model f07 (5 series gran turismo) f10 (5 series) f12 (6 series convertible) f13 (6 series coupe) f15 (x5) f16 (x6) f22 (2 series coupe) f23 (
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:
B840616
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional. vehicle and service cockpit have different icc-id's.
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:
270213
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Si b27 02 13february 2015 intermediate and special transmission technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b27 02 13 dated june 2013. designates changes to this revision subject knocking noise from driveline during lo
Bulletin:
610314
Component:
100000 power train
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:
650414
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:
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:
B310412
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Groaning noise from front axle. groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. cause hydraulic mount in tension strut
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:
B511615
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
"affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. on affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appro
Bulletin:
B270415
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Shudder from the driveline on vehicles with xdrive. there is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. cause possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels &
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:
110215
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Subject deleting dme adaptations after crankshaft sensor-related repairs. the erroneous misfire faults are stored, and the service engine soon light (mil) illuminates the ista service function to delete the dme adaptations fails to clear th
Bulletin:
110614
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this service information bulletin and attachment supersedes si b11 06 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject n63 engine: customer care package. information this bulletin outlines the customer care package progra
Bulletin:
120415
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Subject dme internal and valvetronic faults set at cold ambient temperatures. the service engine soon light (mil) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and valvetronic faults stored in the dme. the mil will only come on if the faul
Bulletin:
120915
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
"subject n55: slight surging at constant speeds when accelerating very lightly. the vehicle shudders or surges slightly while driving at constant speeds and applying the accelerator very lightly. this symptom is most easily reproduced under
Bulletin:
123814
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Subject n20, n26, and n55 engines with injector electrical faults. any of the following symptoms could occur simultaneously with injector electrical faults stored in the dme: z after the engine is turned off for a short time, it can no long
Bulletin:
650509
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 05 09 dated july 2009. designates changes to this revision subject cic headunit: navigation system road map usage. information the car information computer (cic) began replacing the car co
Bulletin:
651009
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 10 09 dated march 2013. designates changes to this revision subject cic head unit: vehicle position is missing or incorrect on navigation map. the vehicle position is missing or incorrect
Bulletin:
651312
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 13 12 dated september 2012. designates changes to this revision subject headunit high: navigation system road map usage. information the headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replac
Bulletin:
652413
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 24 13 dated january 2014. designates changes to this revision subject headunit-high: initial enabling code is not accepted via i-drive. information do not replace parts and do not program
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:
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:
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:
B620715
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"instrument cluster display is partially blank. information covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle limited warranty for passenger cars and light trucks or the bmw certified pre-owned program. if you are using a main labor code for a
Bulletin:
B520412
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Front seat base makes noise. a noise may be heard from the left or right front seat base when driving on rough roads. cause the riveting of the seat control bracket to the metal seat base is too loose.
Bulletin:
130413
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N55 engine: erroneous service engine soon lamp illuminated with mixture faults stored in the dme. information there is an error in the current version of etk regarding n55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. install
Bulletin:
612213
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"""increased battery discharge!"" cc message upon startup. cause a software error in the intelligent battery sensor causes an incorrect state of charge (soc) to be stored in the dme. the power management system then interprets this as a hea
Bulletin:
010414
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
External engine oil leaks and repairs. during the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oi
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:
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:
122114
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Engine malfunction warning illuminated with fc 193208: fuel level plausibility stored in dme. the customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated and, while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the prop
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:
613014
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure.
Bulletin:
652214
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/qc1. information important: the initial nav enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the parts department! when the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ista to pe
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:
840514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: bluetooth software (kisu data) update. this service action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the jd power initial quality survey (iqs). this new kisu software improves the blue
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:
120113
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
"transmission intermittently goes into ""p"" or ""n"" after msa engine start. after an msa engine start, the transmission intermittently goes into the park (p) or neutral (n) position without any customer influence. this problem can be spor
Bulletin:
121712
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N52t / n55 with 8hp45: delay in engine response. a customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. this can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay
Bulletin:
130712
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
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:
240313
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. this can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. this situation
Bulletin:
310312
Component:
021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Summary:
Groaning noise from front axle. groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. cause hydraulic mount in tension strut
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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