2011 BMW 5 SERIES
4 recalls, 96 complaints - 93 TSBs
23V707000 Oct 20, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that s... Read more
Consequence
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
12V161000 Apr 10, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
11V521000 Oct 20, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXIL... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
10V331000 Jul 22, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 5-SERIES AND 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 12 THROUGH JULY 1, 2010. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WITHIN THE FUEL TANK CAN BECOME WEDGED AGAINST THE TANK.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL GAUGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD DISPLAY A LARGER AMOUNT OF FUEL THAN WAS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK. AS A RESULT, IF THE TANK BECAME EMPTY, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Complaint Statistics
96 total complaints
6 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 30 |
| STEERING | 20 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 21, 2023
Incident date: Mar 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Panamera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V033000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Jun 19, 2019
Incident date: Jun 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 5-SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN WHICH THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO FUNCTION FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. DUE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. BMW OF WILMINGTON (4920 NEW CENTRE DR, WILMING... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 26, 2019
Incident date: Mar 20, 2019
WHILE DRIVING WITH AC ON SMOKE STARTED COMING HEAVILY FOR THE INTERIOR AC VENTS. A VERY TOXIC SMOKE, WITH ELECTRICAL SMELL. I NOTICED THE BMW 3 SERIES HAS A RECALL ON ELECTRICAL BLOWER PROBLEM. I THINK MY CAR HAS THE SAME ISSUE.
STEERING
Dec 1, 2018
Incident date: Dec 28, 2017
WHILE MAKE TURNS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AXEL MAKES POPPING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS VIOLENTLY. TOOK TO SHOP THEY SAID NOTHING FOUND WRONG WITH CAR. CV AXEL REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.ALSO NOT EVEN 10K MILES THE CAR WENT THRU 2 BELT TENSIONER CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO SNAP... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 1, 2018
Incident date: Dec 28, 2017
WHILE MAKE TURNS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AXEL MAKES POPPING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS VIOLENTLY. TOOK TO SHOP THEY SAID NOTHING FOUND WRONG WITH CAR. CV AXEL REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.ALSO NOT EVEN 10K MILES THE CAR WENT THRU 2 BELT TENSIONER CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO SNAP... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 1, 2018
Incident date: Dec 28, 2017
WHILE MAKE TURNS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AXEL MAKES POPPING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS VIOLENTLY. TOOK TO SHOP THEY SAID NOTHING FOUND WRONG WITH CAR. CV AXEL REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.ALSO NOT EVEN 10K MILES THE CAR WENT THRU 2 BELT TENSIONER CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO SNAP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
MY AC FAN MOTOR HAS STARTED TO MAKE A WEIRD NOISE WHEN YOU LIFT THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY
STEERING
Apr 5, 2018
Incident date: Mar 26, 2018
A FEW DAYS BACK MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A SQUEAKY NOISE LIKE ONE OF THE RUBBERS HAVE GONE BAD IN THE STEERING COLUMN. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 55K MILES ON IT AND IS MAJORLY GARAGE KEPT. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINS OF THE SAME ISSUE. YOU CAN SEE AN EXAMPLE AT: HTTP:... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 22, 2017
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION PCV VALVE HEATER THIS IS A RECALL BMW STATES REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE YET.
ENGINE
Nov 4, 2017
Incident date: Sep 22, 2017
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION PCV VALVE HEATER THIS IS A RECALL BMW STATES REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE YET.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 6, 2017
Incident date: Oct 13, 2016
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 16V-746 WAS ISSUED 13 OCT 2016. TO DATE BMW HAS YET TO TO NOTIFY US TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR OF THE DEFECT - NEARLY 6 MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. WE BELIEVE THIS AN UNACCEPTABLY LONG WAIT FOR WHICH WE HAVE NOT SEEN ANY ACTION FROM NHTSA OR OTHER FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO C... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 30, 2016
Incident date: Dec 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 5-SERIES. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE... Read more
SEATS
May 24, 2016
Incident date: May 20, 2016
WHILE DRIVING FOR 15 MINUTES WITH SEAT WARMERS ON MY HUSBAND (DRIVER) TURNED IT OFF. WE WERE TRAVELLING ON SUBURBAN ROADS AROUND 40 MPH. THEN AT A STOP LIGHT HE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. WE CONTINUED DRIVING WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN. THEN I NOTICED THE SMELL A FEW SECONDS LATER, SO I OPENED A WINDOW ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 24, 2016
Incident date: May 20, 2016
WHILE DRIVING FOR 15 MINUTES WITH SEAT WARMERS ON MY HUSBAND (DRIVER) TURNED IT OFF. WE WERE TRAVELLING ON SUBURBAN ROADS AROUND 40 MPH. THEN AT A STOP LIGHT HE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. WE CONTINUED DRIVING WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN. THEN I NOTICED THE SMELL A FEW SECONDS LATER, SO I OPENED A WINDOW ... Read more
Fire
WHEELS
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 29, 2008
WHEELS / RIMS FAILED. CRACK CAUSED THEM TO NOT HOLD AIR. ONLY DRIVEN FOR PLEASURE AND NO EXCESSIVE DRIVING OR EVENTS. FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY. DEALER REFUSED TO WARRANTY.
WHEELS
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Apr 28, 2015
WHEELS / RIMS FAILED. CRACK CAUSED THEM TO NOT HOLD AIR. ONLY DRIVEN FOR PLEASURE AND NO EXCESSIVE DRIVING OR EVENTS. FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY. DEALER REFUSED TO WARRANTY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 26, 2015
Incident date: Dec 11, 2013
THE DRIVER DOOR DOES NOT SHUT INTERMITTENTLY THE DOOR RELEASE, DOOR UNLOCK/LOCK, DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT RELEASE THE STATE. THE CAR WON'T MOVE BECAUSE THE DOOR IS NOT LOCKED, IT CAN TAKE UPWARDS OF A FEW HOURS OF TINKLING TO GET THIS GOING AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS DILIGENTLY CHANGED SO MANY PARTS AND ITS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 25, 2014
INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. OTHER VEHICLE GOING SOUTHBOUND CROSSED OVER MEDIAN STRIP OF HIGHWAY, HIT THREE CARS GOING NORTHBOUND, MINE WAS THIRD CAR TO BE STRUCK. OFFENDING CAR DID A 360 IN FRONT OF ME, I SLOWED TO ABOUT 25 AND HE MOVED INTO ME. I STRUCK HIS REAR PASSENGER SIDE CORNER. I HAD FRONT END ... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 25, 2014
INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. OTHER VEHICLE GOING SOUTHBOUND CROSSED OVER MEDIAN STRIP OF HIGHWAY, HIT THREE CARS GOING NORTHBOUND, MINE WAS THIRD CAR TO BE STRUCK. OFFENDING CAR DID A 360 IN FRONT OF ME, I SLOWED TO ABOUT 25 AND HE MOVED INTO ME. I STRUCK HIS REAR PASSENGER SIDE CORNER. I HAD FRONT END ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 25, 2014
INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. OTHER VEHICLE GOING SOUTHBOUND CROSSED OVER MEDIAN STRIP OF HIGHWAY, HIT THREE CARS GOING NORTHBOUND, MINE WAS THIRD CAR TO BE STRUCK. OFFENDING CAR DID A 360 IN FRONT OF ME, I SLOWED TO ABOUT 25 AND HE MOVED INTO ME. I STRUCK HIS REAR PASSENGER SIDE CORNER. I HAD FRONT END ... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 8, 2013
Incident date: Aug 8, 2013
AS I WAITED FOR MY WIFE IN MY APARTMENT PARKING SPACE, MY REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED COMPLETELY WITH A LOUD BANG. I WAS COMPLETELY TAKEN BY SURPRISE AND FRIGHTENED BY THE NOISE. I WAS LUCKY NOT TO BE IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF THE SHATTERING. NO FOREIGN OBJECTS IMPACTED MY VEHICLE OR THE REAR WINDS... Read more
TIRES
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: Jun 14, 2012
GOODYEAR EAGLE LS TIRES SIDEWALL BUBBLES AFTER DRIVING JUST A FEW THOUSAND MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE WITH A DEFECT THAT WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY IMPACT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2012
Incident date: Apr 24, 2012
JUST PARKED THE VEHICLE, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. EXITED THE VEHICLE, OBSERVED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, OPENED THE HOOD AND OBSERVED FLAMES FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE, MOSTLY ON THE TOP LEFT OF THE ENGINE NOW. CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FLA... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Apr 21, 2012
Incident date: Mar 17, 2012
LAST APRIL I PURCHASED A BMW 550IX. IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR WHILE ON THE FREEWAY I DEVELOPED A FLAT TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO RUN THE VEHICLE 40 MILES TO MY HOME WITH THE TIRE FLAT BUT HAD TO FLATBED THE VEHICLE TO MY CAR REPAIR STORE TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THAT TIRE HAD A BUBBLED SIDEWALL AT THE TIME OF THE ... Read more
TIRES
Mar 30, 2012
Incident date: Mar 26, 2012
GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2 TIRE FAILURE- BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL WITH LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON IT. *JS
TIRES
Feb 27, 2012
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2 TIRES, LINE SIZES P245/40/R19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES DEVELOPED BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MA... Read more
TIRES
Feb 27, 2012
Incident date: Dec 9, 2011
TIRES ARE EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALL CAUSED BY ROUTING DRIVING. I'VE REPLACED TWO TIRES IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS ON A NEW VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES. (BMW 550I X-DRIVE). *TR
TIRES
Jan 21, 2012
Incident date: Jan 20, 2012
RUN-FLAT TIRES BMW SPORTS PACKAGE TIRE BULGE SIDEWALL - UNACCEPTABLE THE BMW DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE CLOSE TO $500 FOR REPLACEMENT! WE ARE TAKING THE COMPLAINT TO THE LOCAL GOODYEAR DEALER TO SEE IF THEY WILL OFFER A REPLACEMENT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ALL NEW TIRES. IT APPEARS THIS IS GOING TO BE A... Read more
TIRES
Jan 3, 2012
Incident date: Jan 26, 2011
CREATION OF BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL OF GOODYEAR RUN FLAT 19INCH ALL SEASON TIRE. *TR
TIRES
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Nov 28, 2011
MY 2011 BMW 550XI HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 2 RUN FLATS, 245/40. I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAR IN JUNE 2011 AND HAVE HAD REPEATED BUBBLES ON THE FRONT TIRES. FOUR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TO DATE. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH TIRES FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS. THE BMW DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO SAY WHETHER IT IS DA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 7, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 5 SERIES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE OC... Read more
TIRES
Oct 27, 2011
Incident date: Oct 15, 2011
REPEATED SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON MY GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 2 TIRES, 245/40 R19, AND NEED FOR REPLACEMENT, BOTH FRONT TIRES IN TWO SEPERATE INCIDENTS, WITH LESS THAN 7,000 MILES ON THE CAR, AFTER HITTING MINOR BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THEY ARE UNRELIABLE AND DANGEROUS. *TT
TIRES
Oct 26, 2011
Incident date: May 20, 2011
ORIGINAL TIRES ON BMW 550I XDRIVE WITH M SPORT PACKAGE HAVE FAILED DUE TO BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALLS. THESE ARE GOOD YEAR EAGLE LS-2 RUNFLATS, 245/40R19 98 V. I HAVE HAD FRONT RIGHT TIRE REPLACED TWICE, AND FRONT LEFT TIRE NOW AWAITING 3RD REPLACEMENT. BUBBLES OCCUR AFTER TIRE TAKES ANY SMALL IMPAC... Read more
TIRES
Sep 19, 2011
Incident date: Sep 19, 2011
I HAVE A 2011 BMW X5 WITH THE BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/L 400 255/50R19 107 H. THE TIRES ARE 8 MONTHS OLD AND HAS DRIVEN ALMOST 14000 KM. TODAY ONE OF MY TIRES CRACKED ON A SIDE WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT THE INTERSECTION. I ALMOST GOT INTO CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. WHEN I GOT HOME I'VE CHECKED ALL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 30, 2010
THE CAR HAS ACCELERATION ISSUES WHEN NOT ONLY ADDING ADDITIONAL SPEED WHILE DRIVING BUT WHEN BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, AS WELL. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND THERE IS OFTEN A LAG IN ACCELERATING WHILE THE CAR IS STOPPED OR AT A LOW SPEED, CREATING A SAFETY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 30, 2010
THE CAR HAS ACCELERATION ISSUES WHEN NOT ONLY ADDING ADDITIONAL SPEED WHILE DRIVING BUT WHEN BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, AS WELL. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING AND THERE IS OFTEN A LAG IN ACCELERATING WHILE THE CAR IS STOPPED OR AT A LOW SPEED, CREATING A SAFETY ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 7, 2011
Incident date: Aug 15, 2011
ORIGINAL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT PACKAGE OR M-PACKAGE; TIRE SIZE: 245/40/19 FAILURE OF MULTIPLE TIRES MANUFACTURED BY GOOD YEAR. TIRE BRAND: LS2 RUN FLAT, ALL SEASON TIRES. TWO FRONT TIRES FORMED "BUBBLES" ON THE OUTSIDE; AS A RESULT VEHICLE VIBRATES AT HIGHER SPEEDS. DE... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 7, 2011
Incident date: Aug 15, 2011
ORIGINAL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT PACKAGE OR M-PACKAGE; TIRE SIZE: 245/40/19 FAILURE OF MULTIPLE TIRES MANUFACTURED BY GOOD YEAR. TIRE BRAND: LS2 RUN FLAT, ALL SEASON TIRES. TWO FRONT TIRES FORMED "BUBBLES" ON THE OUTSIDE; AS A RESULT VEHICLE VIBRATES AT HIGHER SPEEDS. DE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 7, 2011
Incident date: Aug 19, 2011
CAR DOES NOT RESPOND TO TIP-IN OF ACCELERATOR FROM STANDSTILL. AS YOU PRESS HARDER TO GET INTENDED ACCELERATION, CAR LURCHES FORWARD DRAMATICALLY AND UNSAFELY. VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE SMOOTHLY, ESPECIALLY IN CLOSE, STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALERSHIP (THE BMW STORE I... Read more
TIRES
Aug 30, 2011
Incident date: Aug 10, 2011
2011 BMW 535I 12,000 MILES. MULTIPLE BUBBLES ON LEFT FRONT SIDEWALL. TIRE HAVE BEEN REPLACE TWO TIMES. GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE 245\40 R19
TIRES
Aug 26, 2011
Incident date: Aug 26, 2011
2011 BMW 550I XDRIVE 6000 MILES. 2.5 INCH BUBBLE ON LEFT FRONT SIDEWALL. *TT
POWER TRAIN
Aug 17, 2011
Incident date: Jul 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 528I. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TEC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 2, 2011
BMW 528I THROTTLE LAG/TIP IN/DELAYED ACCELERATION FROM A STANDING STOP;CONSTANT PROBLEM;HAVE BEEN TOLD BY BMW DEALER THAT THIS IS NORMAL.IT IS VERY ANNOYING AND AM FEARFUL IT COULD LEAD TO SAFETY ISSUE.THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2011 MODEL WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON ODOMETER. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 13, 2011
Incident date: Nov 5, 2010
BMW 528I WHEN STARTING OUT FROM A STOP,THE CAR CREEPS OUT SLOWLY AND WHEN MORE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL IT JUMPS FORWARD VERY FAST AND UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AND COULD EASILY CAUSE A CRASH. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND UNEXPECTED. WHEN COMING ON TO THE FREEWAY THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 10, 2011
Incident date: Aug 10, 2011
THERE ARE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY 2011 528I AUGUST10 BUILD. THE FIRST IS THE PULLING TO THE RIGHT THAT THE CAR HAS HAD SINCE DAY ONE. I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY WERE COMPLETELY OBLIVIOUS TO THE PROBLEM. AFTER SOME PERSISTENCE THEY DECIDED TO CHECK THE CAR OUT. THE STRUTS WERE RO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 10, 2011
Incident date: Jul 21, 2011
AFTER PURCHASING A NEW 2011 BMW 528I (VEHICLE) I NOTICED AN ACCELERATION LAG STARTING OUT FROM A DEAD STOP. IT HAS BECOME A SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY WHEN TRYING TO TURN ONTO A STREET FROM A STOP SIGN. IT CRAWLS INTO THE ROADWAY WHEN MODERATE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL. IF ONCOMING TRAFFI... Read more
STEERING
Aug 10, 2011
Incident date: Aug 10, 2011
THERE ARE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY 2011 528I AUGUST10 BUILD. THE FIRST IS THE PULLING TO THE RIGHT THAT THE CAR HAS HAD SINCE DAY ONE. I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY WERE COMPLETELY OBLIVIOUS TO THE PROBLEM. AFTER SOME PERSISTENCE THEY DECIDED TO CHECK THE CAR OUT. THE STRUTS WERE RO... Read more
TIRES
Aug 9, 2011
Incident date: Aug 9, 2011
IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS OF OWNING MY BMW 535XI, I HAD TO CHANGE MY GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 SIZE 245/40R19 RUN FLATS 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL. THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF BMW 535XI OWNERS REPORTING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TIRE ON THE INTERNET. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH A SIDEWALL ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 9, 2011
THERE ARE 3 MAJOR ISSUES. 1. VEHICLE TENDS TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. FEELING IS QUITE LIKE A VEHICLE THAT HASN'T BEEN ALIGNED FOR A WHILE. 2. THE MOST DANGEROUS. UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR AT LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKS FORWARD WITHOUT ANY NOTICE- MAKING IT TOO LATE FOR THE DRIVER TO SLAM T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Aug 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 9, 2011
THERE ARE 3 MAJOR ISSUES. 1. VEHICLE TENDS TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. FEELING IS QUITE LIKE A VEHICLE THAT HASN'T BEEN ALIGNED FOR A WHILE. 2. THE MOST DANGEROUS. UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR AT LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY JERKS FORWARD WITHOUT ANY NOTICE- MAKING IT TOO LATE FOR THE DRIVER TO SLAM T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BMW 5 SERIES
93 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 13 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 6 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
B310112
Apr 9, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
SIM010717
Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
34 04 15
Aug 1, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BMW - BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM MIGHT REDUCE IF TEMPERATURE GETS BELOW 14 DEGREES *MA
11 11 15
Aug 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FAULTY CODES IN THE DME FOR THE ENGINE THERMOSTAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *MA
13 02 15
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ENGINE FAILURE WARNING AND REDUCED ENGINE OUTPUT WILL OCCUR DUE TO HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP FAILURE. *MA
SIB-01-05-15
Jul 1, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE IN TANK FUEL (PUMP) DELIVERY MODULE OF 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION, DE
11 13 15
Jul 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
THE PLASTIC OIL FILTER MIGHT FAIL WHICH WILL CAUSE A LEAKAGE TO THE INTERNAL AND /OR EXTERNAL ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT
SIB-13-04-15
Apr 1, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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
SIB-11-23-14
Mar 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW: ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR CIRCUIT HEATER IN THERMOSTAT CAN DEVELOP MOISTURE AND CORROSION CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
SIB-11-23-14
Mar 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR CIRCUIT HEATER IN THERMOSTAT CAN DEVELOP MOISTURE AND CORROSION CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
SIB-16-16-14
Jan 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION MODULE (SCR) HAS A STORED FAULT, PRESSURE BUILD UP IS LOW, CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *
SIB-16-15-14
Dec 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FOR ENGINE IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO PURGE AIR SYSTEM MICRO LEAKAGE AND VENTILATION OF FUEL TANK FROM CONTAMINATION. *PE
SIB-12-14-12
Oct 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
SIB-32-04-14
Oct 1, 2014
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: DURING PROCESS OF STARTING ENGINE, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST (EPS) WILL BE REDUCED, INTERMITTENTLY, AND YELLOW EPS WARNING LAMP BRIEFLY ILLUMINATES, DUE TO A BRIEF UNDERVOLTAGE. *PE
SIB-63-11-14
Oct 1, 2014
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
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
SIB-11-14-14
Oct 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
SIB-01-10-14
Oct 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW: THE CAMSHAFT (VANOS) ADJUSTMENT UNITS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLE, HAD THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDED, WITHOUT THE LIMITATION OF MILEAGE, TO 10 YEARS. *PE
SIB-36-03-14
Jun 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE POSITION OF AN AFFECTED TIRE IS INCORRECTLY DISPLAYED, WHEN TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW, IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND CONTROL DISPLAY (CD), DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR. MODEL 2011 F 01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25 (X3). *PE
SIB-84-03-14
Jun 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
SIB-84-03-14
Jun 1, 2014
340000 COMMUNICATION
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.
SIB-24-02-12
Apr 1, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: DELAY IN ENGINE RESPONSE. *KB UPDATED 08/06/2014 *JS
SIB-12-14-12
Feb 1, 2014
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: DIFFERENT FAULT CODES STORED FOR THE N51, N52K, N52T, AND N55 ENGINES IN THE DME RELATED TO VANOS AND CAMSHAFT POSITION. *KB UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE UPDATED 05/05/2014 *JS
SIB-12-13-13
Jun 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: ENGINE, DUE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND ENGINE IS COLD, FAILS TO TURN OVER ON FIRST ATTEMPT, BUT AND WILL TURN OVER AT SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPTS. MODEL 2010-2012 F10. *PE
SIB-12-13-13
Jun 1, 2013
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW: ENGINE, DUE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND ENGINE IS COLD, FAILS TO TURN OVER ON FIRST ATTEMPT, BUT AND WILL TURN OVER AT SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPTS. MODEL 2010-2012 F10. *PE
SIB-34-06-12
May 1, 2013
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE
SIB-34-06-12
May 1, 2013
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE
SIB-24-03-13
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
SIB-64-05-13
May 1, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: ON SOME ACTIVEHYBRID (3,5,7), THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY IS COOLED BY REFRIGERANT AND IS REGULATED BY EXPANSION VALVE AT BASE OF BATTERY AND IT CAN BECOME STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, EITHER PERMANENTLY OR INTERMITTENTLY. MODELS F02H, F10H,
SIB-34-06-12
May 1, 2013
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE
SIB-12-10-13
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE MAY GO INTO FAILSAFE PROGRAM WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES DUE TO UNFAVORABLE DME SOFTWARE. MODELS 2010-2013 F10, F13, F12. *PE
SIB-13-07-12
May 1, 2013
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR, CAN LEAD TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT OPERATION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED. MODELS F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SIB-13-07-12
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR, CAN LEAD TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT OPERATION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED. MODELS F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SI-B-12-22-11
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES OCCURRING BECAUSE OF VAPORS FORMING IN FUEL SYSTEMS. *PE MODELS 2010-2011 F07, 10, 12, 13. UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED 7/10/13.
SI-B-12-22-11
May 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES OCCURRING BECAUSE OF VAPORS FORMING IN FUEL SYSTEMS. *PE MODELS 2010-2011 F07, 10, 12, 13. UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED 7/10/13.
SIB-66-03-13
May 1, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW: SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSING THE PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. MODELS 2010-2013 F10, 10H, 12, 13. *PE
SIB-66-03-13
May 1, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSING THE PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. MODELS 2010-2013 F10, 10H, 12, 13. *PE
SIB-12-16-11
Mar 1, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE ENGINE HAS REDUCED POWER WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-13-01-13
Mar 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: FUEL TANK PRESSURE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FAULT CODE OF 19401B. THIS LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW AS OPPOSED TO AMBIENT. *KB
SIB-61-13-05
Mar 1, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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
SIB-11-03-08
Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SB-65-01-13
Jan 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED; SHORTED WIRE IN FRONT SEAT HARNESS. BMW MODELS F07, AND F10. MODEL YEARS 2009-2013. *KB
SB-65-01-13
Jan 1, 2013
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED; SHORTED WIRE IN FRONT SEAT HARNESS. BMW MODELS F07, AND F10. MODEL YEARS 2009-2013. *KB
SIB-12-09-11
Jan 1, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THERE IS A DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN DRIVING OFF WITH A HIGH ENGINE LOAD. IT OCCURS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE, THE A/C IS SWITCHED ON, AND THE WHEEL IS TURNED SLIGHTLY. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB
SIB-12-09-11
Jan 1, 2013
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: THERE IS A DELAYED THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN DRIVING OFF WITH A HIGH ENGINE LOAD. IT OCCURS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE, THE A/C IS SWITCHED ON, AND THE WHEEL IS TURNED SLIGHTLY. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB
SIB240812
Dec 1, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: INTERMITTENTLY GOES INTO PARK DURING A MSA ENGINE START. THE TRANSMISSION CAN INTERMITTENTLY GO INTO THE PARK POSITION (P) WHEN MSA ENGINE START IS OCCURRING. A DRIVE GEAR CAN BE SELECTED IN ORDER TO DRIVE AWAY, AND NO RELEVANT FAULTS
SIB-11-07-12
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AT TIMES WOULD BE ROUGH RUNNING; WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE SEEN EXITING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE OIL IS CONSUMED ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE
SI-B61-07-10
Nov 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: THERE ARE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, FOR EXAMPLE: CENTRAL LOCKING, RADIO RECEPTION, TAILGATE, AND REAR LIGHTING. FATIGUED AND BROKEN WIRES IN TAILGATE HARNESS. THE PROBLEM MAY AFFECT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE HARNESS AT TAILGA
SI-B61-07-10
Nov 1, 2012
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: THERE ARE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, FOR EXAMPLE: CENTRAL LOCKING, RADIO RECEPTION, TAILGATE, AND REAR LIGHTING. FATIGUED AND BROKEN WIRES IN TAILGATE HARNESS. THE PROBLEM MAY AFFECT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE HARNESS AT TAILGA
SIB-16-08-12
Oct 1, 2012
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
BMW: IMPROPER DETECTION OF AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION OF POPPET VALVE INSIDE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR TANK LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD-NATURAL VACUUM LEAK DETECTION), WILL BE REPLACED. MODEL 2011 F10. *PE
SIB-16-08-12
Oct 1, 2012
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW: IMPROPER DETECTION OF AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION OF POPPET VALVE INSIDE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR TANK LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD-NATURAL VACUUM LEAK DETECTION), WILL BE REPLACED. MODEL 2011 F10. *PE
SIB-16-03-12
Oct 1, 2012
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW: THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKAGE IS FOUND, WHEN USING THE NVLD TANK LEAKAGE TEST PLAN. *PE UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE
SIB-61-02-12
Aug 1, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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
SIB-61-02-12
Aug 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
SIB-11-13-07
Jun 1, 2012
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW: THERE IS A CLANKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST AREA. WASTEGATE VALVE IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSING AND CLANKING. *RM UPDATED 7/17/12. *PE
SIB-11-13-07
Jun 1, 2012
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW: THERE IS A CLANKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST AREA. WASTEGATE VALVE IS NOT COMPLETELY CLOSING AND CLANKING. *RM UPDATED 7/17/12. *PE
SIB-16-04-10
Jan 1, 2012
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW VEHICLE: TEILECLEARING FOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE TANK LEAKAGE (DMTL) SYSTEM. TEILECLEARING PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DMTL SYSTEM (E.G., EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAKS, CHE
RC-11V-521
Dec 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VEHICLES, A DEFECT INVOLVING THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVER HEAT OR FAIL TO COOL ENGINE AND FIRE MAY OCCUR IN VEHICLE OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
RC-11V-521
Dec 1, 2011
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VEHICLES, A DEFECT INVOLVING THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVER HEAT OR FAIL TO COOL ENGINE AND FIRE MAY OCCUR IN VEHICLE OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
SIB-33-03-11
Nov 1, 2011
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
BMW: WHEN DRIVING OFF OR DURING A LOAD REVERSAL, A CLICKING NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR AXLE. *PE
SIB-62-04-11
Oct 1, 2011
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW: PROBLEM WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND/OR HUD DISPLAYS SWITCHING PARTIALLY OFF OR COMPLETELY INTERMITTENTLY. SITUATION MAY LAST UNTIL NEXT POWER CYCLE. *PE
SIB-12-24-11
Sep 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE OFF AND ON FLASHING LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN TRANSPORTATION MODE. *PE
SIB-12-24-11
Sep 1, 2011
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE OFF AND ON FLASHING LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN TRANSPORTATION MODE. *PE
SIB-36-02-11
Aug 1, 2011
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE?S DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *RM
SIB-63-03-11
Aug 1, 2011
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: WIRING ON THE HEADLIGHTS MAY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND THE COVER NOT BEING SECURED PROPERLY. E60/E92. *RM UPDATED 9/30/11. *PE
SIB-51-11-11
Apr 1, 2011
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BMW: WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING THE OUTSIDE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE OR ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. A DOOR CABLE HAS MOISTURE INTRUSION AND FREEZES. *RM
SIB-23-01-08
Apr 1, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM
SIB-24-02-11
Mar 1, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ENTER SAFETY MODE WITH THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. *RM
SI-B13-08-09
Dec 1, 2010
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BMW: TEILE CLEARING FOR ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM. AN ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT (TEILECLEARING) PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM (E.G., LONG CR
SI-B13-08-09
Dec 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: TEILE CLEARING FOR ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM. AN ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT (TEILECLEARING) PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM (E.G., LONG CR
SI-B13-08-09
Dec 1, 2010
072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
BMW: TEILE CLEARING FOR ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM. AN ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT (TEILECLEARING) PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM (E.G., LONG CR
SI-B13-08-09
Dec 1, 2010
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
BMW: TEILE CLEARING FOR ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM. AN ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT (TEILECLEARING) PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE DRIVABILITY AND FUEL SYSTEM (E.G., LONG CR
SIB-34-05-10
Dec 1, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSING THE SLEEP MODE OF THE VEHICLE TO BE DELAYED WHICH COULD DRAIN THE BATTERY. *RM
SIB-34-05-10
Dec 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSING THE SLEEP MODE OF THE VEHICLE TO BE DELAYED WHICH COULD DRAIN THE BATTERY. *RM
SIB-65-22-10
Oct 1, 2010
220000 SEATS
BMW VEHICLES: REPLACED SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT WILL NOT ENABLE. AFTER REPLACING A CIS (CAPACITIVE SENSING PASSENGER OCCUPANCY MAT), THE NEW MAT WILL NOT ENABLE WHEN USING ISTA/P. HOWEVER, ISTA/P SHOWS THAT THE ACSM (ACTIVE CRASH SAFETY
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
TS-12-19-10
Aug 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH A FAULT CODE STORED. INTERNAL DMTL PUMP FAILURE.*RM
SI-B16-07-10
Jul 1, 2010
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
BMW: INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT START. THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE EMPTY ALTHOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES FUEL IS PRESENT. VARIOUS MISFIRE FAULTS AND/OR FAULTS RELATED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTE
SI-B11-08-03
Jul 1, 2010
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: OIL SEPARATOR-COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. CERTAIN AREAS OF THE US EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS T
SI-B65-08-10
Jul 1, 2010
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BMW: AIRBAG WARNING ILLUMINATED; FC 9309F1 IS STORED IN THE ACSM3. AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND FAULT CODE 9309F1 (FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION) IS STORED IN THE ACTIVE CRASH SAFETY MODULE (
SIB-11-08-03
Jul 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *RM
SI-B11-08-03
Jul 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: OIL SEPARATOR-COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. CERTAIN AREAS OF THE US EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS T
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 5 SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ98010
Opened: Jun 3, 1998 , Closed: Sep 11, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER INOPERATION
BMW BELIEVES THAT THERE IS NO INDICATION OF A SYSTEMATIC OR SAFETY DEFECT CONCERNING THE SUBJECT WIPER RELAY.THE MAIN REASON THAT PRECIPITATED THE ISSUANCE OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN WAS TO INFORM DEALERS OF A NEW RELAY PART NUMBER FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SINCE THIS PART NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE... Read more
BMW 5 SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 5 SERIES across all model years (1989, 2023).
78
Total Recalls
557
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
25
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
BMW 5 SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2011 (current) | 4 | 96 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 131 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2006 | 8 | 125 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 26 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 89 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 | View |