Bmw 5-series 2003-2012

Model 5-series made by Bmw got 8 consumer complains as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel.

Car model


Name Recalls Bulletins Consumer Complaints
Bmw 5-series 2003 0 34 8
Bmw 5-series 2008 1 8 6
Bmw 5-series 2009 1 12 0
Bmw 5-series 2010 4 61 24
Bmw 5-series 2011 3 65 315
Bmw 5-series 2012 0 12 3

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SIB-61-06-1202/01/201210043714Bmw: steering column switch center contains one or more faults: internal control, steering wheel lock range exceeded, wiper angle defective. various check control messages appear with airbag warning lamp illuminated. *pe04/23/2012
SI-B65-75-0604/01/200910029605Bmw: the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe07/13/2009
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
SIB-62-04-0612/01/200710032987Bmw: instrument cluster-failure of displays/functions. total or partial failure of displays or functions in the instrument cluster. the displays or functions start working again after the vehicle has been parked (sleep mode). internal e06/21/2010
SI B62 040601/01/200810025571Instrument cluster: failure of displays/functions. model e60, e61 (5 series) and e63, e64 (6 series). *pe08/21/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIB-12-09-0702/01/200810032780Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe05/21/2010
122010510/01/200512200510012788Loss of power while decelerating and turning or coming to a stop. *eh bmw 5 series, 6 series, 7 series produced between 09/03 to 8/04. *tt03/28/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SIB-11-08-0307/01/201010037010Ready04/27/2011
SIB-11-08-0307/01/201010037010Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm04/27/2011
SIB-12-09-0702/01/200810032780Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe05/21/2010
SI-B12-28-0709/01/200910031684Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed.01/06/2010
SI-B37-01-0904/01/200910029444Bmw: vehicle has a check control message self leveling suspension failed/malfunctioning displayed. at least one of the following fault codes is stored and is currently present in the ehc control unit: 5f98 control time fault lifting rear le07/08/2009
SI B11 13 0704/01/200810025584N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe08/22/2008
SI B12 01 0801/01/200810025573N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine. *pe08/21/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SIB-12-09-0702/01/200810032780Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe05/21/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SI-B12-28-0709/01/200910031684Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed.01/06/2010
SI B11 13 0704/01/200810025584N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe08/22/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
SI B11 13 0704/01/200810025584N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe08/22/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SI-B11-01-0804/01/200810026205Bmw: replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. models e60 (5 series), e70 (x5 series), e83 (x3 series), e9x (3 series). *pe10/07/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
SIB-63-03-1104/01/201110040057Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. e60/e92. *rm08/15/2011
SIB-63-03-1104/01/201110040057Ready08/15/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SI-B12-02-0905/01/2009SIB-12-02-0910029684Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati07/13/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SI-B12-02-0905/01/2009SIB-12-02-0910029684Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati07/13/2009
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SIB-23-01-0804/01/201110040045Ready08/15/2011
SIB-23-01-0804/01/201110040045Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm08/15/2011
SEATS
SIB-65-22-1010/01/201010035246Bmw vehicles: replaced seat occupancy sensor mat will not enable. after replacing a cis (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat), the new mat will not enable when using ista/p. however, ista/p shows that the acsm (active crash safety02/11/2011
STEERING - COLUMN
SIB-61-06-1202/01/201210043714Bmw: steering column switch center contains one or more faults: internal control, steering wheel lock range exceeded, wiper angle defective. various check control messages appear with airbag warning lamp illuminated. *pe04/23/2012
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
SIB-51-11-1104/01/201110040046Ready08/15/2011
SIB-51-11-1104/01/201110040046Bmw: when outside temp is below freezing the outside doors will not close or are difficult to open. a door cable has moisture intrusion and freezes. *rm08/15/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
11/02/200868000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 bmw 540. while the contact's daughter was driving approximately 30 mph, she heard a loud noise. the front driver's side door air bag and rear door air bags deployed, injuring her left arm and leg. the vehicle was driven to a bmw dealer. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 68,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/09/2011125000
 My 2003 bmw 530i sedan caught fire due to an electrical fault while parked in new haven, connecticut. the fire department and police were called. case # 46017-11 was assigned by officer mark taylor of the new haven pd. the car, too badly damaged to repair, was hauled away for eventual scrapping. i was close to the car when the fire started. flames were erupting from the dash, where the climate control switches are located. i tried smothering the flames with a sweater. this did not interrupt the progress of the fire. there was no personal injury or property damage other than to the car and its contents. items situated in the front seat area were not recovered, due to the intensity of the fire. the apparent cause of the fire was an electrical fault. in 2010 new country bmw in hartford twice replaced the climate control fan final stage resistor, once in april and again in october, at no charge for the second replacement. in the days before the fire the climate control was again acting erratically, and the evidence indicates the final stage resistor was failing once again. bmw north america inspected the car and confirmed that the fire was caused by an electrical fault in the area behind the dash where the final stage resistor is located.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
04/06/200735000107/05/2003
 Fuel guage failed, indicated half tank gas when tank was empty, and car ran out of gas on freeway. *ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
11/09/200428000106/13/2003
 My 2003 bmw 5 series car was stopped in traffic and rear-ended. the collision pushed the contents of the trunk into the back seat area by breaking the latches that hold the fold-down seats. anyone in the back seat would have been pushed forward by the seat backs, and simultaneously held in place by the seatbelts.*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CASANTA MONICA90401SANTA MONICA BMW310-829-3535