2013 BMW 1 SERIES M Recall

Campaign:
16V071000 on 02/07/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Affected:
840,000
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive, 335is and m3 coupes and convertibles, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i savs, 2007-2010 x3 xdrive30i savs, 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m savs, 2009-2013 bmw x5 xdrive35d savs, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m sacs, 2010-2011 bmw x6 xdrive50i sacs and 2008-2011 m3 sedan vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. the recall began march 9, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2013 BMW 1 SERIES M TSBs (70)

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:
B120618
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Dme fault code cdc203: various control units contain faults indicating missing messages from the battery management electronics
Bulletin:
B620118
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster blanks out or remains dark after starting the vehicle: instrument cluster display goes black during starting or while driving.
Bulletin:
B621817
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Fuel gauge erroneous display: vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
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:
B540907
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Retractable hardtop status request supplement
Bulletin:
B110117
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n63t and s63t engine: valve seal replacement . this si provides a new tool and a new procedure for the n63tu valve seals replacement. please refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. si b11 07 11 - turbocharg
Bulletin:
B111216
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
?service action: service action: n63t engine check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses what's new: ? defect code format updated ? consequential additional repair(s) statement added ? overlapping labor procedure statement added . the
Bulletin:
B130315
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch injector etk part number error what's new: ? procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ista test plan. . the current version of the etk incorporates multiple part number errors
Bulletin:
B620317
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"?service action: instrument cluster display in km/h . when the instrument cluster's digital speedometer has been set to display metric speed and distance values, there is no display of the miles per hour. us regulations specify that even w
Bulletin:
B650616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
?nbt head unit aborts import of cd whats new: ? g12 (7 series) removed ? i01 (i3) removed ? warranty section updated for removal of g12 and i01 . while importing a cd to the internal music collection of an nbt head unit the process aborts.
Bulletin:
B613014
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"?bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure what's new: ? "models" updated: model year 2017 vehicles added ? "models" updated: model year g12 (7 series) excluded from program ? "procedure" updated: n63r engine added to 20
Bulletin:
B650717
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"list of available fm radio stations temporarily not available. information as of 11/2015, all entry-nav/media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. as a part of this upgrade, the
Bulletin:
B840311
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"?telematics device spares replacement part activation via dcsnet for bmw assist what's new: ? model: all models added along with 6ac option code ? situation: all information added ? information: deleted cdma related information and added a
Bulletin:
B840316
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: gsm combox deactivation / discontinuation with 4 year assist service. what's new: ? model: option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? situation: information added about bluetooth functionality that is
Bulletin:
B840816
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The underlying 2g technology for the gsm (global system mobile communication) combox will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after december 31, 2016. this combox and the bmw assist services that use its functionality w
Bulletin:
B110815
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N63 and s63 engine: valve seal replacement this service information bulletin replaces si b11 08 15 june may 2017 what's new: diagnostic tips updated. refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. b11 07 11 - turb
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information this service information bulletin replaces si b84 02 14 dated july 2014 what's new: model - removed models which no longer support bmw assist functionality and added new models. proce
Bulletin:
B650414
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"airbag warning light: acsm fc 930a60 or 930a1c seat occupancy detection. according to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. acsm fault code ""930a60 - seat occupanc
Bulletin:
B070314
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits this service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015.. fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Si b65 09 15 november 2016 audio, navigation, monitors, alarms,srs technical service nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. the head unit-high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. the display is inoperati
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Clicking noise from front axle this service information bulletin supersedes si 31 01 12 dated june 2015. clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). cause movement betwee
Bulletin:
B340516
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Cbs brake pad calculation and correction. when a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. no brake warning light is illuminated. cbs shows 3,107 miles
Bulletin:
B652516
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Usb cable: battery discharge/audio failure/radio reception. no sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or pdc. poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. possible check control system message: o battery discharge w
Bulletin:
B652616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"usb device is not detected by champ2 head unit. media connected to the usb connector is not recognized by the audio system. playback of files from the media is not possible. message displayed on the audio system display: ""title cannot be
Bulletin:
B011316
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"bmw alpina n63t pressure switch - leak diagnosis module (nvld): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles. information for the above-referenced vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (""bmw na"") is extending the limited warranty f
Bulletin:
B840516
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. the connecteddrive services are non-functional after a hardware exchange of the telematics control unit. this is not indicated by cc-message. connecteddrive services not synchronized by te
Bulletin:
111614
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this service information bulletin and attachment supersedes si b11 16 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject n63 engine: check the timing chain. information this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the
Bulletin:
613014
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"si b61 30 14february 2015 general electrical systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 30 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replac
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Hu-h: headunit resets intermittently or permanently. the hu-h (headunit-high) resets intermittently or permanently. ? the display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds cause softwa
Bulletin:
B660415
Component:
114300 electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Summary:
Trunk lid does not operate with remote after programming. if the customer profile is assigned to only unlock the driver door after programming with ista/p 3.55.x, the trunk will not open with the remote. cause coding error in cas (car acces
Bulletin:
B330115
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Cracking in rear differential mount bushing. during inspection, the rear differential mount in the rear axle support shows signs of cracking.
Bulletin:
B111216
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service action: n63t engine - check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses. the crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. one or more of the crankcase ventilation hos
Bulletin:
B121016
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
"n63t - drivetrain malfunction message after driving for several hours this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 10 16 dated april 2016. ""drivetrain malfunction"" message displayed with reduced engine power. erroneous misfire fau
Bulletin:
B513015
Component:
173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:
Service action: replace the tailgate tension spring. tailgate does not stay in fully open position.
Bulletin:
120715
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"subject alpina n63tu overboost faults set at high altitude. the ""drivetrain malfunction"" check control message is displayed when driving under certain engine operating conditions and at high altitude (above 6500 ft/2000 m). the engine ha
Bulletin:
610313
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 03 13 dated august 2013. designates changes to this revision subject high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. after the vehicle is started, a check control message ""hig
Bulletin:
840115
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"msubject iphone and ios 8.x information. information with the release of ios 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns the phone off. z he or she turns the ph
Bulletin:
B110715
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"n63: quality control monitoring after ccp. information if the vehicle exhibits any of the above drivability issues, perform the ista/d n63 misfire detection test plan. please make sure the fasta data is transmitted. submit a puma case titl
Bulletin:
B111614
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14, ""n63 customer care package."" the n63ccp and n63 engine check the timing chain are not mandator
Bulletin:
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:
B121615
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N63t: oxygen sensor internal resistance faults. the service engine soon light comes on with either or both of the following faults stored in the dme memory: ? 12b701 - oxygen sensor heating after catalytic converter, function: internal resi
Bulletin:
B840514
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? third-party app metadata: the album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from pandora or spotify, etc. n
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Clicking noise from front axle. clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). cause movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
Bulletin:
B613014
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
"bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure. information this bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the bmw vehicles listed above. it involves the replacement of the 12-vo
Bulletin:
B620415
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Service action: programming control units. sporadically the vehicle cannot be started, due to a discharged battery caused by a software glitch in the instrument cluster.
Bulletin:
B110815
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n63 engine: valve seal replacement. refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. b11 07 11 - turbocharger failure: oil supply and return line blockage and proper repairs b11 07 12 - n63 engine: oil consumption a
Bulletin:
B123715
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
N63 - drivetrain malfunction warning with quantity control valve faults. the drivetrain malfunction message is displayed and any of the following faults for the quantity control valves are stored in the dme. 11c302 - fuel- supply control va
Bulletin:
B513015
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
"tailgate does not stay in fully open position. this service action involves f01, f02, and f04 7 series models 2009 to 2014. only vehicles which require this service action to be completed will show it as ?open? when checked either in the "
Bulletin:
B620315
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b62 03 15 dated april 2015. designates changes to this revision subject door open message displayed, even though door is closed. while driving, a ccm (check control message) indicates the door
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:
651614
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Central information display intermittently dimming or flashing off/on. intermittently the central information display (cid) dims and/or flashes off/on. there are two possible root causes for this issue. cause 1: voltage supply error from t
Bulletin:
652113
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
When unlocking with comfort access the outside door mirrors are in the wrong position. the vehicle is locked with one remote key and then enters sleep mode. the vehicle is then unlocked using one of the outside door handles with the second
Bulletin:
660414
Component:
260000 forward collision avoidance
Summary:
Front collision warning check control message displayed in cid. occasionally while driving, a check control message (ccm) for front collision warning is displayed in the central information display (cid). this message is cleared from the ci
Bulletin:
660514
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Speed limit information does not work. speed limit information (sli) is not displayed in the kombi or the head-up display (hud). this only affects the specific vins (vehicle identification numbers) listed below. the vehicle was built incor
Bulletin:
840214
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information. connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative. this service information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of tim
Bulletin:
110614
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Information this bulletin outlines the customer care package program that has been designed exclusively for bmw vehicles with the n63 engine. vehicles with the n63 high performance engine are engineered with efficientdynamics that provides
Bulletin:
110713
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
The test plan will help identify the actual oil level, and advise the amount that will need to be added to correctly fill the engine when topping up. when performing the scheduled oil service and filling the engine with the amount specified
Bulletin:
111614
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N63 engine: check the timing chain. information this bulletin outlines the procedure to check the engine timing chains for wear and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14 "n63 customer care package". performing the test plans
Bulletin:
130712
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N63 and s63 engine: high-pressure fuel injector replacement procedures. the customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: ? during a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very
Bulletin:
161514
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Nvld tank leakage fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air system micro leak. the engine malfunction warning is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the dme memory: z fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air syste
Bulletin:
340514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dynamic stability control unit (dsc) aborted when programming vehicle. if termination of vehicle programming occurs due to: a. undervoltage (when the vehicle is connected to an approved battery charger/power supply) b. lost connection to th
Bulletin:
840412
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Iphone 6, 6 plus, 5, 5s, 5c, 4s, 4, and 3gs with ios 8.x information. information there is one major difference in functionality since ios 8.0 was released. scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z he or
Bulletin:
011314
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bmw customer-focused satisfaction (cfs) program. based on customer feedback, bmw has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work. bmw of north america, llc ("bmw na") i
Bulletin:
610314
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
Bulletin:
650514
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Traffic information is inoperative. the traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * the traffic list is empty. 1. the offboard availability (backend) system is

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