2012 BMW X5 Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 12V019000 on 01/22/2012
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 12/18/2011 - 12/20/2011
- Affected:
- 6
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 xdrive 35i sports activity vehicles, manufactured from december 19, 2011, through december 21, 2011. due to a manufacturing error, engagement of the transmission's parking lock may not occur even if the 'p' position has been selected and is displayed.
- Consequence:
- If the driver believes that the transmission is in park and does not use the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away after exiting the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the automatic transmission free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 12V267000 on 06/12/2012
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 04/19/2012 - 05/28/2012
- Affected:
- 2,642
- Defect:
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and 2013 x5 and x6 vehicles. due to a machining error of the steering gear surface, power steering fluid may leak.
- Consequence:
- Leaking power steering fluid can spray onto hot exhaust parts, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the steering gear free of charge. the safety recall began on july 20, 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.
- Campaign:
- 17V020000 on 01/11/2017
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 06/06/2006 - 11/28/2012
- Affected:
- 48,951
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2012 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, bmw is recalling certain 2009 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, and x5 m vehicles, 2008-2009 x6 xdrive 35i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m, and 2009 x5 xdrive35d vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, bmw is recalling certain 2007-2008 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m vehicles, and 2008 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence:
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. interim letters were mailed march 2017. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. 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:
- 17V138000 on 03/05/2017
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Manufactured:
- 11/21/2010 - 04/21/2013
- Affected:
- 121,909
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc, (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2013 x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m and x5 xdrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles, and 2011 x6 activehybrid vehicles. water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
- Consequence:
- If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 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.
- Campaign:
- 18V030000 on 01/10/2018
- Component:
- Air bags:passenger side frontal
- Manufactured:
- 09/11/2006 - 06/26/2013
- Affected:
- 41,808
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, 2009-2010 x5 xdrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." bmw is also recalling certain 2007-2010 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x5 xdrive35d, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." bmw is also recalling certain 2007-2009 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x5 xdrive35d, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles ever registered in the states of ak, co, ct, id, ia, me, ma, mi, mn, mt, nh, ny, nd, or, ri, sd, ut, vt, wa, wi, and wy or "zone c." these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence:
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 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:
- 18V248000 on 04/19/2018
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 07/02/2009 - 11/18/2011
- Affected:
- 47,806
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2012 bmw 550i, 550i xdrive, 550i gran turismo, 550i gran turismo xdrive, 750i, 750li, 750i xdrive, 750li xdrive, 760li, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m, activehybrid7, mini cooper s convertible, john cooper works (jcw) convertible, cooper s countryman, cooper s countryman all4, cooper s, jcw, cooper s clubman, jcw clubman, cooper s roadster, jcw roadster, cooper s coupe, jcw coupe and rolls-royce ghost, 2011 bmw x6 hybrid and 2012 bmw 650i coupe, 650i xdrive coupe, 650i convertible and 650i xdrive convertible vehicles. the electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Consequence:
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. owners will be notified of the recall beginning june 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. owners may contact bmw customer service at bmw 1-800-525-7417, mini at 1-866-825-1525, or rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. note: bmw recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
- 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:
- 18V248000 on 04/19/2018
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Manufactured:
- 07/02/2009 - 11/18/2011
- Affected:
- 47,806
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2011-2012 bmw 550i, 550i xdrive, 550i gran turismo, 550i gran turismo xdrive, 750i, 750li, 750i xdrive, 750li xdrive, 760li, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m, activehybrid7, mini cooper s convertible, john cooper works (jcw) convertible, cooper s countryman, cooper s countryman all4, cooper s, jcw, cooper s clubman, jcw clubman, cooper s roadster, jcw roadster, cooper s coupe, jcw coupe and rolls-royce ghost, 2011 bmw x6 hybrid and 2012 bmw 650i coupe, 650i xdrive coupe, 650i convertible and 650i xdrive convertible vehicles. the electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Consequence:
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. owners will be notified of the recall beginning june 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. owners may contact bmw customer service at bmw 1-800-525-7417, mini at 1-866-825-1525, or rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. note: bmw recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
- 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:
- 18V336000 on 05/24/2018
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2008 - 06/26/2013
- Affected:
- 33,214
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2009-2013 x5 xdrive 35d diesel vehicles. the engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.
- Consequence:
- If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- The remedy for this recall is still under development. bmw issued owners an interim notification on july 17, 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.
2012 BMW X5 TSBs (120)
- 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-61-12-11
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw: vehicle not operating properly because of various electrical malfunctions not working. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-51-34-11
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Bmw: over the lifetime of the vehicle, corrosion formation could occur due to water entering the engine compartment. engine compartment center bulkhead partition should be sealed. *pe
- 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-61-06-11
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Bmw: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-63-05-11
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Bmw: on certain vehicles, the xenon headlamp often have no trouble found when returned and tested thru warranty parts system. the root cause is not possible to be identify. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-41-01-11
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Bmw: on certain vehicles, under the engine hood, an incorrect emission label (2011) has been installed instead of the 2012 emission label.
- 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-24-02-12
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Bmw: delay in engine response. *kb updated 08/06/2014 *js
- Bulletin:
- SIB-12-05-12
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Bmw: the engine speed may drop significantly below normal idling speed if the steering wheel is turned at sharply lower road speeds. *js updated on 4/18/2013. *kb updated 7/9/13. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SI-B-11-05-12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: service engine soon light comes on. engine breather line (crankcase ventilation hose) failed, causing vehicle to run rough. this is due to plastic material used for crankcase ventilation hose becomes brittle and break. *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-11-08-12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil is leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. models e70, e71, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12, f13. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-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:
- 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:
- SIB-710212
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Bmw: incorrect model year label (2013) for emissions recall campaign, on certain vehicles, was installed under the hood and needs to be removed and replaced with correct model year label (2012). model 2012 x5. *pe
- 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-13-06-12
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Bmw: when using one of the test plans and ista/d 2.33, will encounter, in the display, an error, when diagnosing low pressure fuel supply sensor that need not be replaced. models 370, 71, 72, f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13. no model years l
- Bulletin:
- SIB-010511
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. n52k engine dmtl pump: emissions warranty extensions to 10 years/120,000 miles. bmw has become aware of a potential problem with the durability of the tank leak diagnostic module (dmtl) pu
- Bulletin:
- SIB160712
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Bmw: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. this may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level se
- Bulletin:
- SIB-61-05-12
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw: batter discharged because of unfavorable driving profile. this is caused on short trips (less than 3 miles) or when the telephone or entertainment system is used for up to 30 minutes while vehicle is stationary. models x5, x6 all mod
- 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-12-08-13
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: while on hills, engine response may not be fulfilled, when accelerator pedal is depressed and if auto hold function is activated. models 2010-2013 e70, e71. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-27-02-12
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Bmw: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2009-2012 f30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12
- Bulletin:
- SIB-17-02-09
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Bmw: oil leaks from the air hose on turbocharger. this is designated for e70, and e90 models with m57y diesel engines. service engine soon lamp may be illuminated. *kb
- Bulletin:
- SIB-11-06-13
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Bmw: some vehicles may experience high pressure exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler leaking from flexible pipe, due to excessive vibration and/or tension at flexible elbow of egr cooler. model e70 (xdrive35d). no model year.
- Bulletin:
- SIB-33-03-14
- Component:
- 022400 suspension:rear:shock absorber
- Summary:
- Bmw: due to guide supports being incorrect, the rear shock absorbers were assembled, which within a low mileage causes a rattling noise. model f15 (x5). *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-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-11-16-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. *pe updated 9/25/15. *pe updated 10/6/15. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-16-15-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SIB-16-16-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
- Bulletin:
- SIB-63-09-14
- 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:
- 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:
- SIB-13-04-15
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Bmw: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. model 2008-14. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 01 15 15
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Limited warranty has been extended to certain vehicles for 10 years/120,000 miles. which ever comes first. *ma
- Bulletin:
- 13 06 15
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Incorrect dde calibration for readines monitoring. *ma
- Bulletin:
- 34 04 15
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees *ma
- Bulletin:
- SI B11 05 16
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service action: s63 engine ' replace crankcase vent connecting line the crankcase ventilation connection line may deteriorate prematurely causing any of the following: ' vacuum leak ' various fault codes related to mixture control
- 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:
- B613014
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure: this bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the bmw vehicles listed above.
- Bulletin:
- B180217
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Diagnosing selective catalyst reduction (scr) efficiency faults: the service engine soon light is on.
- Bulletin:
- B840214
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Bulletin:
- B121418
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Individual driving cycles for obd2 readiness codes (m57y): one or more obd readiness codes are not set to òreadyó during a state emissions inspection, with a hand-held scan tool or during an ista/d diagnostic session.
- Bulletin:
- B310112
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- Bulletin:
- B310112
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking: cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
- Bulletin:
- B660814
- Component:
- 280000 back over prevention
- Summary:
- Side view camera does not display picture.
- 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:
- 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:
- B011017
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- M57y front and rear exhaust nox sensors: limited
- Bulletin:
- B012118
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Preliminary class action settlement information: n63 oil consumption/battery drain: bmw of north america, llc (òbmw naó) has entered into a preliminary nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs (òclass membersó) in the following class actio
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- B012316
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- "scr active tank (reservoir): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles. information for the above-referenced vehicle, bmw of north america, llc (""bmw na"") is extending the limited warranty for the scr active tank to: 10 years/
- 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:
- B340716
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- "parking brake does not work. parking brake (emf) sporadically or permanently fails to engage. check control message (ccm) ""parking brake failed"" is displayed. one or more of the following fault codes are stored in the emf control unit: o
- 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:
- B012016
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Footwell module: limited warranty extension to 8 years/125,000 miles. when performing ista/d diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the footwell module (frm) could fail. there is a compatibility i
- Bulletin:
- B130714
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Dde fault codes 4862 and 4b82 for egr air mass plausibility. the service engine soon light is illuminated with one or both of the following fault codes stored in the dde: 4b82 - exhaust-gas recirculation-rate control, control deviation 4862
- Bulletin:
- B130815
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service action: s63 engine - check and replace high- pressure injectors this service information bulletin supersedes si b13 08 15 dated january 2016. the high-pressure injectors may fail, resulting in an engine malfunction warning and reduc
- Bulletin:
- B270216
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- "repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor). the anti-lock brakes (abs), brakes and dynamic stability control (dsc) warnings are on and there may also be a ""drivetrain malfunction"" warning on in the control display. there is also
- 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:
- 070314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated february 2015. designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit repo
- 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:
- B070314
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
- 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:
- B130515
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service action: replace oxygen sensor. the oxygen sensor deteriorates prematurely.
- 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:
- 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:
- 121015
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "subject n63: cbs oil service conversion in ista/p. the cbs oil service conversion being performed for the n63 customer car package and timing chain check (si b11 16 14) does not work correctly. it does not change the interval to the desire
- 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:
- 130714
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- ?si b13 07 14january 2015 fuel systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si 13 07 14 dated october 2014. designates changes to this revision subject dde fault codes 4862 and 4b82 for egr air mass plausibility. th
- 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:
- 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:
- B121015
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- "si b12 10 15 engine electrical systems march 2015 technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 10 15 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject n63: cbs oil service conversion in ista/p. the cb
- Bulletin:
- B260114
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Driveshaft technical service. this service information bulletin supersedes si b26 01 14 dated august 2014. perform the procedure outlined in this service information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery or the next time they ar
- Bulletin:
- B130615
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Service action: reprogram the dde. the dde calibration for readiness monitoring may be incorrect.
- 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:
- B650215
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Idrive controller trim peeling. the chrome ring on the idrive controller is peeling. poor chrome material adhesion.
- Bulletin:
- B070314
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated may 2015. designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not be
- 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:
- B123215
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "engine idle speed fluctuates intermittently, when shifting into gear. while stationary, the engine idle speed could fluctuate (once or a few times) after engaging either ""drive"" or ""reverse gear. it is possible that the engine could als
- Bulletin:
- B123915
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Delivery stop: program electronic control unit. a delivery stop has been issued on f15 phev vehicles produced from july 6, 2015 to october 21, 2015. these vehicles require programming of the electric machine electronics (eme) control unit.
- Bulletin:
- B123215
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "engine idle speed fluctuates intermittently, when shifting into gear. while stationary, the engine idle speed could fluctuate (once or a few times) after engaging either ""drive"" or ""reverse gear. it is possible that the engine could als
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 613014
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure.
- 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:
- 260114
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Service action: inspect front driveshaft. the universal joints in the front driveshaft may wear out prematurely.
- 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:
- 260114
- Component:
- 105100 power train:driveline:universal joint
- Summary:
- Service action: inspect front driveshaft. the universal joints in the front driveshaft may wear out prematurely.
- 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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