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 |
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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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
SIB-61-06-12 | 02/01/2012 | 10043714 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
SI-B65-75-06 | 04/01/2009 | 10029605 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 07/13/2009 | |
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
SIB-62-04-06 | 12/01/2007 | 10032987 | Bmw: 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 e | 06/21/2010 | |
SI B62 0406 | 01/01/2008 | 10025571 | Instrument cluster: failure of displays/functions. model e60, e61 (5 series) and e63, e64 (6 series). *pe | 08/21/2008 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
SIB-12-09-07 | 02/01/2008 | 10032780 | Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
1220105 | 10/01/2005 | 122005 | 10012788 | Loss 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. *tt | 03/28/2005 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Bmw: 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. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
SIB-12-09-07 | 02/01/2008 | 10032780 | Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: 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-B37-01-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029444 | Bmw: 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 le | 07/08/2009 | |
SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 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. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
SI B12 01 08 | 01/01/2008 | 10025573 | N52 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. *pe | 08/21/2008 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
SIB-12-09-07 | 02/01/2008 | 10032780 | Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: 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 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 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. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 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. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
SI-B11-01-08 | 04/01/2008 | 10026205 | Bmw: 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). *pe | 10/07/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
SIB-63-03-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040057 | Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. e60/e92. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
SIB-63-03-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040057 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: 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 evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
SI-B12-02-09 | 05/01/2009 | SIB-12-02-09 | 10029684 | Bmw: 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 evaporati | 07/13/2009 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
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 | |
SEATS | |||||
SIB-65-22-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035246 | Bmw 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 safety | 02/11/2011 | |
STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
SIB-61-06-12 | 02/01/2012 | 10043714 | Bmw: 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. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
SIB-51-11-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040046 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
SIB-51-11-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040046 | Bmw: 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. *rm | 08/15/2011 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
11/02/2008 | 68000 | ||
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 | |||
08/09/2011 | 125000 | ||
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 | |||
04/06/2007 | 35000 | 1 | 07/05/2003 |
Fuel guage failed, indicated half tank gas when tank was empty, and car ran out of gas on freeway. *ak | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
11/09/2004 | 28000 | 1 | 06/13/2003 |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CA | SANTA MONICA | 90401 | SANTA MONICA BMW | 310-829-3535 |