Technical Service Bulletins
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SIB110915
May 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine coolant thermostat component-specific limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000
B612317
May 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"The ""Low Cost Charging"" function cannot be set. Instead, the ""Charge immediately"" function is activated. Software error."
B512017
May 1, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
"WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF FRONT DOOR IS DISPLACED. ? Noise detected upon closing door ? Damage to one or both window frame trims (front and rear door). CAUSE Front window frame trim is offset toward ""B"" pillar (as shown). Replace one or bot
B110917
May 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - REPLACE THE WASTEGATE ACTUATORS AND PROGRAM THE VEHICLE. An internal manufacturing defect in the electric wastegate actuator can lead to a reduction in the engine power, engine malfunction warning illuminated a
B111017
May 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE ENGINE THERMOSTAT (N63R). Engine coolant may leak out of the engine coolant thermostat in the area of the electrical connector for the map heater in the thermostat. Cracks develop in the thermostat's plastic hou
B060917
May 1, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC62 Airbag Return. BMW AG has requested the return of the following part number: 32 30 7 845 797 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so far. Plea
B660417
May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
LOCKING FUNCTION INOPERATIVE FROM THE HANDLE, ON VEHICLES WITH COMFORT ACCESS. Touching a door handle does not activate locking/closing function after exit from vehicle via Comfort Access. All door handles are affected when vehicle is wet
B061617
May 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC69 Engine Mount Return. BMW AG has requested the return of the following part number: 22 11 6 785 601 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so far. Plea
B061517
May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC68 Pipe Return. BMW AG has requested the return of the following part numbers: 11 53 8 053 162, 11 53 8 053 163. Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts delivered and shipped so fa
B220117
May 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
CREAKING NOISE WHEN CORNERING. A creaking noise is heard from the front end of the vehicle while cornering (predominantly left turns) under the following conditions: Driving In 1st or 2nd gear; While coasting or accelerating; with an outsid
B220217
May 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. There is a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment or the engine shakes during: Engine start When driving off from a stop When applying brakes CAUSE Damage to the right side engine mount
B512517
May 1, 2017
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SERVICE ACTION: REMOVE XDRIVE NAME PLATE FROM TRUNK LID. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrec
B612117
May 1, 2017
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FLICKERS AFTER ENGINE START. Hazard warning switch flickers after engine start. Faulty communication between hazard warning switch and Body Domain Controller (BDC).
B120817
May 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
POWERTRAIN FAULTS DUE TO CHAFING OF ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. One or more of the following fault codes are stored in the DDE: 29FB00 - DeNOx system, warning and switching off scenario: Warning level 1 280D00 - NOx-Sensor upstream DeNOx-catalyt
B512117
May 1, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
"RATTLE IN THE ""REPLACEMENT"" DOOR ASSEMBLY. Rattle or vibration noises from door while driving on uneven surface after door replacement. Note: This issue only occurs in replacement door assemblies - this not a vehicle production issue C
B840214
May 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?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 t
B340117
May 1, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. Vibration while braking is noticed: ? Most commonly when coming to a stop from higher speeds ? Less prominent when brakes are cold. ? After wheel balancing, the problem still exists. ? All other diagnosis according
B120517
May 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N63T - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) ON AFTER A HOT ENGINE RESTART. The check engine light (MIL) may come on after a hot engine restart. When this happens the engine may have a longer cranking time before starting. The following faults are stor
B112216
Apr 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?"ENGINE OIL PRESSURE" ON LOW MILEAGE CARS. Check Control Message (CCM-212) states: "Engine Oil Pressure. Stop Carefully" The following codes may be stored in the DME fault memory" 1C2002 - Engine oil pump, pressure too low 1FB801 - CCM (ID
B540217
Apr 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ACTION: IMPLAUSIBLE SENSOR SIGNALS IN CONVERTIBLE ROOF SYSTEM. Signals from sensors in luggage compartment are being misinterpreted by the convertible top control module (CVM). This may lead to failure of the system to detect obstru
MC1100216R
Apr 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
Crankshaft / Crankcase Color Markings. The process to follow when crankshaft color markings cannot be identified. Should a K46 engine need a repair, which requires the replacement of the crankshaft bearings, colored markings on the cranks
B120617
Apr 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
?THE ENGINE WILL NOT START AND THE DME IS NOT RESPONDING. The engine does not crank or start and various Check control messages may be displayed. When performing diagnosis with ISTA Next the DME is not responding. Fault: S 0392 - No communi
B120717
Apr 1, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). Due to an error in the OBD diagnostics of the DME software, a marginal catalytic convertor or post catalyst oxygen sensor may not be detected as faulty.
B620117
Apr 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIME DISPLAY (CLOCK) ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. The clock on the basic instrument cluster (KOMBI) gradually loses time even after being reset. Power supply fluctuations cause the time to reset.
B611217
Apr 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"HV CHARGING INTERMITTENTLY NOT POSSIBLE. HV charging is intermittently not possible. When charging problem occurs, a CCM 804 "Charging Not Possible" will be displayed. Affected vehicles may begin to charge if the charger plug is rapidly p