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B012316
Sep 1, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"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/
B111516
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
B58 ENGINE: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER. Engine oil (1) can be seen leaking from the bottom of the turbocharger near the band clamp (2). The turbocharger band clamp is loose.
B111816
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"THERMOSTAT FAULTS (B-ENGINES). The Service Engine Soon light is on. A Check Control message for ""Engine overheated"" and or ""Exercise caution!"" may also display. The following fault codes may be stored in the DME: 1D2401 - Characteristi
MC620806092
Aug 26, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Spots or "corrosion" can be found on uncoated exhaust system made out of shtainless steel, reagrdless of the surface finish (polished, brushed, and blasted).
B512116
Aug 1, 2016
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WIND NOISE FROM KIDNEY GRILL. Wind noises/whistling noises from the front end of the vehicle or from the area of the front windshield. CAUSE Air passing through the gap between the front kidney grill and the body on LCI vehicles only. Insta
B511616
Aug 1, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Noise from Cargo Cover. A rattling sound may be heard from the rear cargo cover. Excessive clearance on mounting tabs.
B512216
Aug 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUNROOF REOPENS WHEN CLOSING FROM TILT POSITION This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 22 16 dated August 2016.. Sunroof reopens when initiating automatic close from tilt position (momentary push) even though track is free of o
B360116
Aug 1, 2016
190000 TIRES
ROBUSTNESS MEASURE: LOW PROFILE TIRES. Low profile tires have a higher likelihood of failure from road surface and debris impacts. Distance from wheel to tire is shorter than standard profile tires.
B340616
Aug 1, 2016
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
"DSC ""WHEEL SPEED SENSOR"" FAULT CODES AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP- DIAGNOSTIC. 1. DSC's fault codes stored from two different wheel speed sensors (both front or both rear): 4809B0 - wheel speed sensor - front left - drive off recogniti
B340416
Aug 1, 2016
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
DRIVING STABILIZATION CONTROL FAILURE: ABS/DSC INSTRUMENT LAMPS LIT. ABS/DSC lamps lit in instrument cluster. Fault codes may be saved in the DSC control unit: 480AAD - wheel speed sensor - rear left - smoke monitoring 480AAC - wheel speed
B320816
Aug 1, 2016
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL HEATER OUTPUT TOO LOW. Steering wheel heater does not get warm in vehicles with Driving Assistant Plus. Ineffective steering wheel electronics control module.
B320716
Aug 1, 2016
010000 STEERING
NO HEATING IN ALCANTARA STEERING WHEEL. The Alcantara steering wheel, which is used in Competition Edition, does not contain heating elements.
B512816
Aug 1, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERMITTENT DISTORTION IN AUDIO SYSTEM, DRIVER'S SIDE. Distortion in audio system from subwoofer on driver's side. Rodent ingress into subwoofer enclosure.
B513016
Aug 1, 2016
050000 PARKING BRAKE
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp
B270216
Aug 1, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
"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
B513316
Aug 1, 2016
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
LOSHING NOISES/WATER IN REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 33 16 dated August 2016.
B513416
Aug 1, 2016
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
RAISING OF WIND DEFLECTOR AT A HIGH SPEED. Unintentional lifting of the wind deflector occurs at a high speed and it is perceived that it may possibly detach. CAUSE Rear seat backrest not locked. This is not visually detectable at first gla
B130714
Aug 1, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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
B130216
Aug 1, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
DDE FAULT CODE 290900 AFTER PROGRAMMING. The engine has a hesitation and the Service Engine Soon lamp is on after programming the vehicle to an Integration level of 16-07-500. The following fault code may be stored: 290900 - Air system, air
B121916
Aug 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"N63R - VALVETRONIC ACTUATOR POSITION FAULTS CAUSED BY POOR HARNESS CONNECTION. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp is on and a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" Check Control warning may be displayed. A connector on the engine wiring harness is no
B121516
Aug 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 16E-A04: DME - OBD. The DME software calibration for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) on board diagnosis (OBD) may not function correctly. This would not cause problems with the vehicle emissions, but cou
B011216
Aug 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"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 for the pres
BMWAUG0716
Aug 1, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC31 Expansion Tank Return BMW NA has requested the return of the following part numbers: 17 13 8 677 651 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle. Concerned are all parts in stock which were invoiced prior t
BMWAUG0616
Aug 1, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a disclosure prior to delivery acknowledging the premature weari
B011116
Aug 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"S55 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 for the leak diagnosis module (