Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 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 | |
| SIB-61-08-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040854 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Bmw: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. there may also be warning lights on. k-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on. the vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| SI-B61-16-09 | 09/01/2009 | 10031584 | Bmw: various electrical problems or intermittently. symptoms typically include various warning lamps in the instrument cluster and starting problems. affected may be the ekp (electronically controlled fuel pump), and control modules on t | 01/06/2010 | |
| SIB-51-19-07 | 10/02/2009 | SI-B51-19-07 | 10030626 | Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10. *pe | 10/30/2009 |
| SB-63-02-08 | 05/01/2009 | 10030611 | Bmw: rear bulb failure. the bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. the bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes-poor fit between the bulb and bulb holder; (new) bulb failure c | 10/27/2009 | |
| SI-B-61-16-08 | 11/01/2003 | 10029107 | Bmw:various electrical system failures which occurred while driving: a/c stopped working; fuel gauge display is implausible (shows empty); rear windows one touch function is inoperative; windshield wipers are working with being switched on; | 06/15/2009 | |
| SI-B-12-04-05 | 10/01/2008 | 10028370 | Bmw: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. *pe | 03/26/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SIB-61-37-12 | 12/01/2012 | 10051519 | Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js | 03/11/2013 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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-72-05-07 | 04/01/2011 | 10040049 | Bmw: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. the position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. e92. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-72-05-07 | 04/01/2011 | 10040049 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-12-07-06 | 10/01/2009 | 10032650 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Bmw: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. there may also be warning lights on. k-can wiring in the vehicle shorted. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIB-61-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10040736 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| 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 | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 126000 | ||
| 2005 bmw 320i . tail light indicator warning came on. turns out the the wire was melted around the metal where the wire plugs into tail light!! very expensive to fix! | |||