Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB270212 | 12/01/2012 | 10051459 | Bmw: dsc warning light is on. the warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. there may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *js | 03/07/2013 | |
| SIB-23-01-08 | 04/01/2011 | 10040045 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-23-01-08 | 04/01/2011 | 10040045 | Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SI-28-02-09 | 09/01/2009 | 10031644 | Bmw: complaint that the n (neutral) symbol is being displayed in the kombi and the message transmission in n, shift to p when engine is turned off is displayed in the cc when the vehicle decelerates to a stop. in realty, the transmission | 01/06/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB-28-02-08 | 06/01/2010 | 10036980 | Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-28-02-08 | 06/01/2010 | 10036980 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-34-078-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032827 | Bmw vehicles: dsc disabling function. dsc off function has been implemented in m5 and m6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. no model years listed. *pe | 05/28/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/12/2011 | 53500 | ||
| An almost fatal crash. car was backed up from garage in the morning into the street, put in d position but there were no power to the wheels for approximately 5 to 10 seconds. car approaching from behind on the street needed to swerve to avoid rear ending my car. this problem happens continuously when the car is cold (sitting for more than 8 hours). there is a delay of about 10 seconds for power to engage in d position. according to online customer complaints and bmw dealer, this critical safety issue is related to a software issue in the transmission. a software upgrade fixes the problem but when approaching bmw for this critical safety issue, they refuse to provide the software upgrade for free and the dealer wants to charge $360 to update the transmission software. | |||
| 02/16/2012 | 178200 | ||
| My vehicle is a bmw 325, 2004 and i have had issues with my reverse. when i place my car in reverse, it does not move. i have read of several issues pertaining to this problem in bmw vehicles from 2000 - 2005. moreover, i understand that there was a class action law suit that was settled in nj. i would like to understand if the nhtsa is pursuing and investigation into this matter. | |||