Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-12-09-12 | 11/01/2012 | 10049299 | 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 | 01/15/2013 | |
| SIB-61-24-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046899 | Bmw: information on maintenance to e motor greasing where the eme/e motor assembly is removed. the cables, eme high voltage, should be reinstalled in original factory position to avoid contact with exposed fasteners in rear right wheel h | 11/01/2012 | |
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| SIB-61-08-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040854 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-61-08-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040854 | Bmw: the vehicle electrical system fails and the vehicle fails to start. the central locking system fails to operate with the remote key. the key cannot be inserted into the key slot. communication to the vehicle is not possible. the positi | 09/13/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SI-B11-09-08 | 07/01/2010 | 10034668 | Bmw: alternator drive belt broken. the models utilize a single serpentine drive belt for the power steering pump, alternator, and air conditioner compressor. during normal driving, the front engine mounts allow the engine to move slightl | 01/03/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIB-61-08-12 | 03/01/2012 | 10043922 | Bmw: service action: program control units. software needs to be updated with the latest version of ista activee to improve drivability characteristics. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| SIB-61-02-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043862 | Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| SIB-61-06-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042686 | Bmw: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-12-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10039765 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. this is a programming issue. *rm | 08/10/2011 | |
| SIB-12-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10039765 | Ready | 08/10/2011 | |
| SIB-28-02-10 | 12/01/2010 | 10037922 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| SIB-28-02-10 | 12/01/2010 | 10037922 | Bmw: double clutch transmission is enterring emergency mode and some gears can't be selected. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SIB-61-24-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046899 | Bmw: information on maintenance to e motor greasing where the eme/e motor assembly is removed. the cables, eme high voltage, should be reinstalled in original factory position to avoid contact with exposed fasteners in rear right wheel h | 11/01/2012 | |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. there is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/05/2012 | 15000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2011 bmw 128i. on 7/5, my wife was driving the vehicle when it suffered a total electronic failure. she was unable to see how fast she was traveling due to the fact, the speedometer failed. when she returned home, all of the warning lights were on. the car would rev without touching the gas. i spoke to d-[xxx] the bmw dealer. they had me tow the car into their shop. 7/9, i received a call from [xxx] at bmw dealer. he advised me that some water from a jug i carry in case of an emergency leaked and got onto the electronics in the trunk and it would cost me 531.00. he told me to contact my insurance to have them pay. i called bmw corporate because this sounded a little strange. bmw told me they do not recommend putting groceries in the trunk because it could cause a dangerous effect. i was not told of this when i bought my car. bmw (another dealer) advised my father that this is a common problem and affects all models. they will not fix it and want everyone to use their insurance to pay for it. bmw is too lazy to pay to correct the issue. my wife or someone on the road could have been involved in a traffic accident due to the fact her speedometer went out. this is a dangerous car. my car is still in the shop as of 7/10. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 07/05/2012 | 15000 | ||
| I own a 2011 bmw 128i. on 7/5, my wife was driving the vehicle when it suffered a total electronic failure. she was unable to see how fast she was traveling due to the fact, the speedomoter failed. when she returned home, all of the warning lights were on. the car would rev without touching the gas. i spoke to d-patrick the bmw dealer. they had me tow the car into their shop. 7/9, i received a call from brian at bmw dealer. he advised me that some water from a jug i carry in case of an emergency leaked and got onto the electronics in the trunk and it would cost me 531.00. he told me to contact my insurance to have them pay. i called bmw corprate because this sounded a little strange. bmw told me they do not recommend putting groceries in the trunk because it could cause a dangerous effect. i was not told of this when i bought my car. bmw (another dealer) advised my father that this is a common problem and affects all models. they will not fix it and want everyone to use their insurance to pay for it. bmw is too lazy to pay to correct the issue. my wife or someone on the road could have been involved in a traffic accident due to the fact her speedometer went out. this is a dangerous car. my car is still in the shop as of 7/10. | |||