Bmw 5 Series 1985-2009
Model 5 Series made by Bmw got 45 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmw 5 Series 1985 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1986 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1987 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1988 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1989 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1990 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1991 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1992 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1993 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1994 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1995 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 10 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1996 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1997 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1998 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Bmw 5 Series 1999 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2000 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 3 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2001 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 0 | 14 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2002 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 0 | 5 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2003 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 25 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2004 | 0 | 7 | 72 | 3 | 127 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2005 | 0 | 5 | 80 | 6 | 33 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2006 | 0 | 7 | 83 | 6 | 199 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2007 | 0 | 3 | 106 | 0 | 55 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2008 | 0 | 3 | 121 | 0 | 195 |
| Bmw 5 Series 2009 | 0 | 3 | 117 | 0 | 9 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| SIB-12-09-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032781 | Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea | 05/21/2010 | |
| 120901 | 12/01/2001 | SI120901 | 628321 | Subject regarding quality monitoring m54 secondary air injection system components. *jg | 03/07/2002 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 65 20 96 | 01/01/1997 | 52384 | Anti-theft system (dwa) false alarm caused by inclination sensor. *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 61 20 96 | 01/01/1997 | 52218 | Faulty ignition/starter switch. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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 - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 620497 | 05/01/1999 | 620497 | 606042 | Customer may complain that the cluster displays transmission emergency mode warning. *tt | 08/05/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 110399 | 05/01/1999 | 606359 | Vehicles produced up to 9/98 may exhibit the check engine lamp on with fault code 139 and / or the coolant temperature gauge indicates a higher than normal coolant temperature. *tt | 08/17/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SIB-12-09-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032781 | Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea | 05/21/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SI-B11-02-12 | 03/01/2012 | 10043909 | Bmw: service action: replace timing chain tensioner seal ring. *kb | 05/01/2012 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-09-11 | 11/01/2011 | 10042488 | Bmw: the controlling vacuum line for exhaust turbocharger wastegate valve becomes detached from its t connection and no longer able to build up charge pressure. *pe | 12/12/2011 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-11-09-11 | 11/01/2011 | 10042488 | Bmw: the controlling vacuum line for exhaust turbocharger wastegate valve becomes detached from its t connection and no longer able to build up charge pressure. *pe | 12/12/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 841503 | 03/01/2004 | 841503 | 10004577 | Bmw assist initialization. bmw e60 ( 5 series), e63, e64 (6 series). model year unknown. *tt *mj | 12/19/2003 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 840696 | 08/01/1999 | 840696 | 611047 | Information regarding ordering the on-board navigation map cd software on vehicle models equipped with navigational system. *mjs | 05/25/2000 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 650800 | 12/01/2000 | 616130 | Subject regarding nakamichi cd changer - installation on 5 series from 09/00 and x5 vehicles from 10/00 with ng radios. *tt | 02/12/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 630603 | 10/01/2003 | 10004575 | Headlight rear auxiliary bracket cracked. *tt | 12/19/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SIB-13-02-12 | 02/01/2012 | 10043711 | Bmw: malfunction of fuel tank ventilation system and service engine soon (mil) lamp is on caused by defective fuel tank valve ventilation contamination. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
| 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-24-01-08 | 10/01/2010 | 10035010 | Bmw vehicle: transmission warning light is illuminated and the transmission enters failsafe mode. fault code 4f81 (ratio monitoring, clutch a), in some cases combined with the subsequent faults 507b/507c (parking gear sensor implausible s | 02/07/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SIB-34-07-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032849 | Bmw vehicle: dsc disabling function. due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green | 06/02/2010 | |
| SIB-25-03-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032825 | Bmw vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. the direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is interrupted. no model years listed. *pe | 05/28/2010 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||||
| 52 02 97 | 12/01/1997 | 52 02 97 | 53955 | Driver seat moves without application | 02/25/2000 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| SIB-34-07-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032849 | Bmw vehicle: dsc disabling function. due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green | 06/02/2010 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| SIB-25-03-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032825 | Bmw vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. the direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is interrupted. no model years listed. *pe | 05/28/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 51 01 97 | 02/01/1997 | 52217 | Glovebox lock broken. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 51 04 97 | 04/01/1997 | 52236 | Door brake does not hold. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 360301 | 05/01/2001 | 360199 | 621509 | Subject regarding the bmw replacement tire program with continental general tire. *tt | 09/25/2001 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 04 32 96 | 01/01/1997 | 52219 | New seal installer. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 04 02 97 | 03/01/1997 | 52210 | New ews iii test cable. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 04 03 97 | 03/01/1997 | 52209 | Self-adjusting clutch (sac) tools. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 61 02 97 | 04/01/1997 | 52235 | Initialization of remote transmitters after replacement of general module. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 320298 | 07/01/1999 | 320298 | 608247 | Concerns with the driver's seat and the steering column not adjusting when using their respective switches or by using the memory controls on vehicles produced from 09/97. *tt | 11/12/1999 |
| 610399 | 04/01/1999 | 604900 | Information on vehicle convenience features. *tt | 05/19/1999 | |