2012 BMW X3 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
16V333000 on 05/22/2016
Component:
Child seat:vehicle latch anchor
Manufactured:
07/01/2010 - 04/13/2016
Affected:
188,668
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i and x3 xdrive35i, vehicles manufactured july 2, 2010 to april 14, 2016, 2015-2017 x3 xdrive28d vehicles manufactured march 10, 2014 to march 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xdrive28i, x4 xdrive35i and x4 xdrivem40i vehicles manufactured march3, 2014 to april 15, 2016. the affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the european-isofix-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Consequence:
Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. the recall began on july 13, 2016. 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:
17V495000 on 08/08/2017
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
11/07/2011 - 04/19/2012
Affected:
6,785
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) is recalling certain 2012-2013 bmw x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, and m6 convertible vehicles and 2013 m6 coupe vehicles. the affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. the recall began october 6, 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 X3 TSBs (149)

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-16-05-11
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Bmw: fuel gauge sensor is not registering correct fuel level of full or near empty properly. improvement task force available to help with diagnosis and repair of fuel level sensor. *pe updated 4/23/12. *pe updated 5/1/2012
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-51-08-12
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Bmw: service action: replace passenger front window regulator. *kb
Bulletin:
B61-13-12
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Bmw:various functions of the electrical system fail. in rare cases, the vehicle may not start. one of the 100-amp fuses in the rear power distribution box (x3) mounted on the battery has failed. *js updated on 4/25/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
CSC-512911
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding the defect in the rear window defroster that fails to operate properly. no model years listed. *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:
SIB-12-09-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do
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:
SIB270212
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: dsc warning light is on. the warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. there may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *js
Bulletin:
SB-62-03-13
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster display is intermittently inoperative. bmw f25, and f30 models. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-66-01-13
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Bmw: due to wiring harness short circuit, the front and/or rear pdc sensors fails to work when reverse gear is selected or button (pdc) is pressed. model 2011-2013 f25. *pe
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-12-01-13
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Bmw: due to unfavorable dme/egs software, the transmission can sporadically go into park or neutral. this occurs after an msa engine start. also included model m6 model year 2012. *js updated 2/11/14. *pe updated 08/05/201
Bulletin:
SIB-12-12-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: on some vehicles, the alternator would malfunction, due to sporadically charging or not charge at all, intermittently, when engine's at operating temperature. models f10, f25. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-24-03-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. no model 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-61-18-14
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Bmw: in some vehicles, when the k can2 wiring is shorted, no communication with any control modules (box electronics, telematic control module,car access system, radio/navigation, central gateway model or footwell module) during vehicle te
Bulletin:
SIB-01-13-14
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bmw: new service program procedure is now available regarding the brake fluid, tire pressures, lock/striker adjustments for trunk or tailgate, battery, exterior lighting. *pe
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-63-09-14
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicles, with 552 option, are experiencing a malfunction of led headlight on one where it flickers on an doff during driving and the control check message is indicating defective driving light or parking light. *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:
SI B65 04 14
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Bmw:some bmw models may or may not display airbag warning light. *ta
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:
B011014
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Engine camshaft (vanos) adjustment units: bmw of north america, llc (òbmw naó) is extending the limited warranty for the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units on certain model bmw vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine
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:
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:
B840218
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8+ or iphone x
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:
B662317
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
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:
B840618
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
Connecteddrive-remote services do not function: remote services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the bmw connected app) do not function after vehicle has been
Bulletin:
320218
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Check control message (ccm): assistance system restricted after deleting transport mode: the ccm assistance systems restricted or pedestrian protection system failed is displayed after deleting transport mode.
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B651216
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Integrated navigation voice not loud enough: integrated navigation voice guidance is not loud enough to be heard over loud music.
Bulletin:
B651312
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Headunit navigation maps (hu-h hu-h2 hu-b): the headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
Bulletin:
B122617
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Mil is on with dme fault 195014 - differential pressure sensor: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated and the following fault is stored in the digital motor electronics (dme) fault memory:
Bulletin:
B540617
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Water leak near roof function center (fzd): dampness is noticed on the roof liner near the roof function center and/or the hands free microphone.
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
Bulletin:
B621215
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible: in the instrument cluster (kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
Bulletin:
B840718
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Iphone: call list missing after restart: the call list from iphone 8 or iphone x, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B650318
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (hu-h2): after replacing the head unit high (hu-h2) and performing ista4 programming, there is no audio playback.
Bulletin:
B840314
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bluetooth connection failures: there are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones: samsung s6 and the s6 edge.
Bulletin:
B650709
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
B651117
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation pro (nbt evo) map update not possible, navigation does not start: navigation system will not start at all or the: ònavigation system startsó message is permanently displayed; or
Bulletin:
B660517
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Door cannot be opened with comfort access: one or more doors are unable to be opened from the outside of the vehicle using the comfort access system.
Bulletin:
B840616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
Bulletin:
B840818
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
Bulletin:
B110618
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Turbo boost actuator rod loose (diesel): limited engine performance (lack of boost) with a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated.
Bulletin:
B520318
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Memory seat adjustment is limited: after programming the vehicle with ista 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
Bulletin:
B612115
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The instrument cluster displays various check control messages: the instrument cluster displays various check control messages.
Bulletin:
B650709
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Bulletin:
B110317
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n20 and n26 engine: high pitched whining noise from lower engine area . whining noise from the lower engine area near the engine oil pump that increases frequency when increasing the engine rpm. wear on the engine oil pump chain drive sp
Bulletin:
B160117
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
?delivery stop: activated charcoal filter. a delivery stop has been issued on the bmw x3 and x4 produced from february 3, 2017 ? february 7, 2017 involving the activated charcoal filter and holding bracket. the filter and the bracket must b
Bulletin:
B180117
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"? diesel particulate filter (dpf) cleaning . the following performance issues may be noticed by the customer: cc-message ""drive faulty"" engine jerking or a lack of power over the whole engine speed range malfunction indicator lamp (mil)
Bulletin:
B180310
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"? no regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) this service information bulletin supersedes si b18 03 10 dated november 2010. . the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. the following fault codes may be stored in the dde: n47
Bulletin:
B512716
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
?rattle/ popping from rear hatch area . there are two related but separate issues (only one may be present at a time) during driving, especially on uneven surfaces: a. clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the rear hatch. or
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:
B160117
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: replace activated charcoal filter and nvld sensor holder what's new: ? procedure, parts and warranty added. the activated charcoal canister and or nvld sensor holder may be damaged. transportation damage.
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:
B650617
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
?satellite radio deterioration in reception quality due to new cellular frequencies . information inform the customer that the introduction of these expanded frequencies by the wireless mobile providers may be influencing reception qualit
Bulletin:
B160117
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service action: replace activated charcoal filter and nvld sensor holder. what's new: ? description of the problem and the procedure is clarified. the activated charcoal canister and nvld sensor holder are damaged. transportation damage.
Bulletin:
B620117
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Time display (clock) error in instrument cluster. the clock on the basic instrument cluster (kombi) gradually loses time even after being reset. power supply fluctuations cause the time to reset.
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:
B621017
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Erroneous service inclusive cbs display. after pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, bmw service inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional service inclusive coverage. instrument cluster dis
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:
B611915
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Grating or scraping noise when turning steering wheel. there is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. the noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (szl), coil spring or steering wheel. when the steering w
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:
B611416
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
Washer fluid leaks from the headlight washer jets this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 14 16 dated august 2016.. washer fluid leaks from the headlight cleaning washer jets. calcification buildup causes washer fluid to leak ou
Bulletin:
B612115
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The instrument cluster displays various check control messages this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 21 15 dated august 2016. the instrument cluster displays various check control messages. signal invalid the wiring harness be
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:
B652016
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Cid split screen always changes back to compass display. this service information bulletin replaces si b65 20 16 dated june 2016. after starting the vehicle, the control display (cid) right side (split screen) display does not stay on the l
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:
B090315
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
"cruise control does not operate after programming with ista/p 3.56.x. after programming the vehicle with ista/p 3.56.x (integration level f025-15-07-50x), cruise control cannot be activated. if the customer tries to activate cruise control
Bulletin:
B111012
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N20 engine: repeated juddering or surging while accelerating. the vehicle judders or surges repeatedly while accelerating in hot ambient temperatures between 3,000 rpm and 5,000 rpm. the service engine soon lamp is not illuminated, and no f
Bulletin:
B111315
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
The plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
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:
B651316
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"nbt-evo head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing this service information bulletin supersedes si b65 13 16 dated july 2016.. if an nbt-evo head unit is swapped into a different vehicle it will enter a locked mode once it re
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:
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:
B611416
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Washer fluid leaks from the headlight washer jets. washer fluid leaks from the headlight cleaning washer jets. calcification buildup causes washer fluid to leak out of the headlight cleaning washer jets.
Bulletin:
B612115
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
The instrument cluster displays various check control messages this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 21 15 dated march 2016.. the instrument cluster displays various check control messages. this includes messages for the pdc (
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:
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:
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:
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:
B111615
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n20 and n26 engine: smoke from exhaust when starting a cold engine. when starting a cold engine, blue smoke can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. no turbo charger boost faults are stored and no dri
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:
B512915
Component:
162320 structure:body:door/window:emergency exit
Summary:
"this service information bulletin supersedes si b51 29 15 dated august 2015.. both rear side ""fixed"" windows need to be replaced due to incorrect glue application, this may cause a water leak. affected vehicles this service action involv
Bulletin:
B611915
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Grating or scraping noise when turning steering wheel. there is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. the noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (szl), coil spring or steering wheel. cause when the stee
Bulletin:
B611814
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Various electrical faults caused by shorted k-can2 this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 18 14 dated july 2014. one or more of the following situations can occur when the k-can2 wiring in the vehicles is shorted. there is no c
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:
120115
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Subject n20 and n26 differential pressure sensor fault 195002 stored in dme. the service engine soon (mil) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: z 195002 - differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, e
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:
B110315
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N20 and n26 engine: oil leaks from cylinder head cover. there is an engine oil leakage under the vehicle, or the vehicle smells of engine oil. the cylinder head cover gasket is leaking engine oil due to loose retaining bolt(s).
Bulletin:
B110515
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"n20 and n55 engine: engine oil filter application for plastic oil filter housing. the current version of epc does not provide all available options for the engine oil filters used in the n20 and n55 engines produced with a ""plastic"" oil
Bulletin:
B123314
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Fault code 1d2008 stored in dme. the service engine soon light is on. fault code 1d2008: map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the dme. there may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. cause during the en
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:
121513
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n20 and n26 engine: various vanos system faults stored in dme. the service engine soon lamp and engine malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. this situation can occur as a customer complaint, or afte
Bulletin:
B620615
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
"active cruise control will not engage. affected vehicles this service action involves f25 (x3) produced from december 9, 2010 to july 31, 2012. vehicles which require this service action to be completed will show it as ""open"" when checke
Bulletin:
B651615
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Navigation cic vehicle positioning temporarily incorrect. the navigation system may temporarily display the vehicle in the wrong location. this mainly occurs on short sections of road and the vehicle position may take 2 or more minutes to b
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:
B123314
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Fault code 1d2008 stored in dme. the service engine soon light is on. fault code 1d2008: map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the dme. there may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. cause during the en
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:
611814
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Various electrical faults caused by shorted k-can2. one or more of the following situations can occur when the k-can2 wiring in the vehicles is shorted. ? there is no communication with any k-can2 control modules during an ista vehicle test
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:
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:
123014
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine intermittently will not start at very low outside temperatures. the engine will not start at times at very low outside temperatures (-4°f/-20°c and colder); however, the battery state of charge is correct and the starter turns the en
Bulletin:
123314
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Fault code 1d2008 stored in dme. the service engine soon light is on. fault code 1d2008: map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the dme. there may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. cause during the en
Bulletin:
123414
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
N52t dme fault cd9304: diagnostic hints for bit-serial data interface communication. if there is a problem with communication on the bit-serial data interface bus (bsd), the obvious symptoms are related to the oil service cbs functions. the
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:
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:
130514
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
N20 and n26 injector replacement. information when a defective high-pressure fuel injector is identified with an index "02" designation, as shown in the illustration below, all 4 injectors must be replaced at the same time. this bulletin on
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:
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:
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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