Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-61-08-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037026 | Bmw: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-61-08-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037026 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SI-B61-15-09 | 04/01/2010 | 10034666 | Bmw: various electrical problems. on the vehicle, various electrical problems are possible. warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster; check control messages; systems inoperative; fuse blown; wipers in default mode (permanently o | 01/03/2011 | |
| SIB-61-11-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032844 | Bmw vehicle: missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints. vehicle will not start. instrument cluster or displays are flickering. remote control will not unlock vehicle. various control modules cannot be accessed usin | 06/02/2010 | |
| SIB-61-13-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032845 | Bmw vehicle: electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring. the electronic malfunction check control message may be displayed; the sounds system emits a static noise from the speakers; the rfk (rear view camera) does not pan; | 06/02/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| SIB-61-15-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032640 | Bmw vehicles: various electrical problems are possible on the vehicle: warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster; check control messages; systems inoperative; fuse blown; wipers in default mode (permanently on); and fault codes f | 04/21/2010 | |
| SIB-34-03-07 | 10/01/2009 | 10032641 | Bmw vehicles: dsc warning lamp illuminated. the dsc (dynamic stability control) warning lamp is illuminated and some or all of the following fault codes are stored: 6e58; 6e04; 53ba; d36f; 55c3; 6eca; and the wipers may also be operating | 04/21/2010 | |
| SI B61 11 07 | 11/01/2007 | 10024508 | Missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints. *nj | 04/21/2008 | |
| 651201 | 11/01/2001 | 628401 | Customers may complain of a discharged battery with the alpine cd53 radio. *tt | 03/08/2002 | |
| 651201 | 12/01/2001 | 651201 | 628427 | Revised information regarding alpine cd53 radio causing dead battery condition. *tt | 03/08/2002 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SIB-61-08-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037026 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-61-08-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037026 | Bmw: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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-65-36-09 | 09/01/2010 | 10037078 | Ready | 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-61-13-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032845 | Bmw vehicle: electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring. the electronic malfunction check control message may be displayed; the sounds system emits a static noise from the speakers; the rfk (rear view camera) does not pan; | 06/02/2010 | |
| SIB-12-23-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032813 | Bmw vehicle: fc 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat. complaints that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. fault code 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat is stored in dme fault memory. dme software calibration related to high heatin | 05/26/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 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-51-26-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037027 | Bmw: model e70 equipped with an automatic tailgate. the rear tailgate may not operate in either direction due to wiring damage. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-51-26-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037027 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SI-B61-15-09 | 04/01/2010 | 10034666 | Bmw: various electrical problems. on the vehicle, various electrical problems are possible. warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster; check control messages; systems inoperative; fuse blown; wipers in default mode (permanently o | 01/03/2011 | |
| SIB-61-13-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032845 | Bmw vehicle: electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring. the electronic malfunction check control message may be displayed; the sounds system emits a static noise from the speakers; the rfk (rear view camera) does not pan; | 06/02/2010 | |
| SIB-34-03-07 | 10/01/2009 | 10032641 | Bmw vehicles: dsc warning lamp illuminated. the dsc (dynamic stability control) warning lamp is illuminated and some or all of the following fault codes are stored: 6e58; 6e04; 53ba; d36f; 55c3; 6eca; and the wipers may also be operating | 04/21/2010 | |
| SI B 340307 | 06/01/2008 | SI B34-03-07 | 10025363 | Dsc warning lamp illuminated. e70 (x5) vehicles produced up to january 28, 2007. *pe updated 9/10/08. *pe | 08/04/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Today i brought my bmw x5 to dealer because the warning light goes on and off indicating a problem with the rear brake lights. dealer said that the bulb holder had failed because of excessive heat melting the bulb holder. last september, i had a new bulb holder assembly replaced for the rear turn signal after the same warning light came on and was then told that the device failed because of excess heat, melting the bulb assembly. these would seem to be related problems and safety issues. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Today i brought my bmw x5 to dealer because the warning light goes on and off indicating a problem with the rear brake lights. dealer said that the bulb holder had failed because of excessive heat melting the bulb holder. last september, i had a new bulb holder assembly replaced for the rear turn signal after the same warning light came on and was then told that the device failed because of excess heat, melting the bulb assembly. these would seem to be related problems and safety issues. | |||
| 10/16/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| On oct.16,2008 i was experiencing hesitation when accelerating after i bring it to auto repair shop, after they diagnosed the problem they informed me that the entire wiring harness and the throttle is bad and need to replaced and inform me there was service bulletin on it i call bmw dealer speak to then about it but they said there nothing they could do for me because the car is out of warranty and the bulletin was over i, it cost me $1,200 to fit the problem 2001 x5 3.0 60,000 mi. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2006 | 77900 | 1 | 11/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, all exterior lights failed, as well as, power brakes, power steering and the engine. after coasting to a stop, the contact was able to restart the vehicle, after 25 minutes, but the vehicle was in failsafe mode for the engine and the transmission. the vehicle was driven home about a mile away. the vehicle was driven to the service dealer for service. there were no symptoms of the previous night. the problem was not recreated, although the ignition switch was replaced. the manufacturer was notified and was willing to send a technician for further investigation. | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 40200 | 2 | 11/30/2004 |
| At 40k miles 4.4 x 5 had electrical failure, all dash lights and digital gauges went out when i turned the car on. drove with only speedometer and non digital gauges working. checked fuses and changed a few but could not get them to work. charged for service to repair 200. digital gauges are still not all lit. only partial digits for time and odometer reading. these gauges should work until at least 100,000 miles on any car. i am considering a class action law suit as i feel robbed and cheated to by bmw along with many others. *jb | |||
| 08/03/2005 | 63200 | 3 | 02/15/2005 |
| 1. had car serviced at 60,000 miles, only 3 weeks later the green dashes started appearing again and staying on, as if i needed to have car serviced. called dealer and they said not to worry, this has been know to happen, just ignore it. 2. very loud noise from sun roof (closed) while traveling on freeway and leaks during car washes? dealer said they can replace the seal and this should fix the problem. 3. brake light indicator on dash comes on and off, as if bulb is out, but just replaced bulb, then replaced again, sometimes this brake light works and sometimes it doesn't. 4. window on front passenger window would not go back up after opened, then a day later, the door would not open or close. dealer replaced the window mechanism that controls both the door handle and the window at my cost mind you the rear window and door had been done only a year before. the dealer told me that this happens on all german cars, doesn't matter the age of car or make. how frustrating - spend $45,000 and know windows will eventually quit working?? 5. front right headlamp gets moisture in it and it takes 3-5 days to clear up. 6. driver cup holders, what is up with that - can only put one cup in it, when try to put 2 in, they overlap, very frustrating when driving. 7. storage in front minimal and a hassle, you have to reach back and sort of behind you to get into compartment - dangerous while driving. 8. leather seats are very hard, need a plushier leather. 9. wheels, brake dust gets all over the wheels much much more than any other luxury car i have ever had. 10. cargo cover in rear needs work, check out the one lexus uses in rx30. 11. need more cargo space - compared to rx330 and the volvo x90, space is extremely small. 12. disappointed in my car - want to sell it, will not buy another bmw. *nm | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 4 | ||
| Consumer stated her vehicle has caught fire twice, and it locked her inside. she also stated that her aux. fan was the cause of the fires. she stated the fan was changed 4 times. it was told to her and her husband that these were electrical fires. she stated that she had an appointment with the customer svc rep of bmw, and their svc rep the following week to try to fix her vehicle. *ph | |||
| 06/13/2001 | 3000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Electrical problems. such as right rear brake light keeps going out and vehicle brakes feel like thier not stopping, left turn signal fast, steering wheel doesn't extend fully, during winter months the front and rear thermostat do not work. door handles freezes. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/05/2002 | 3 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Fails to start aftter multiple stops and hot engine on several occations even after two repair at seattle bmw dealer. failure last from 2 -40 minutes with multiple attempts to start. tailgate remote located on key opens tailgate at touch attempt to start or bunp on key. letter to bmw dated 1/6/02*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Engine will stall at low speeds. consumer feels this is dangerous on highway, because has to stop car to start it again. *ak | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 07/01/2000 | ||
| Bmw has a stalling problem with their 2001 3.0 liter engines especialy in the x5 sport utility vehicle. supposedly there is a modification to correct the problem (which our vehicle has had) but our vehicle still stalls. i know we are not the only owners who have made this complaint. maybe a recall is in order!*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/24/2006 | 78000 | 1 | 11/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a dark rural road, the vehicle lost all lights and power. eventually the engine completely died. after 25 minutes, the vehicle was restarted, and was taken to a dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. the problem was that the ignition switch was replaced a year ago for intermittent start problems. the contact's spouse was very concerned about the safety of driving the vehicle with the family. | |||
| 11/23/2006 | 78000 | 1 | 11/20/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a country road at night, there was a loss of the headlights followed by the engine stalling without warning. the engine restarted after several attempts, and an extended period of time. there were no further incidents of headlight failure. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/02/2005 | 820136 | 2 | 10/13/2001 |
| After experiencing previous hesitation when accelerating and after dealer inspection, no faults were found and no corrective action was taken by the bmw dealer. while driving on a high speed expressway, the x5 suddenly and without warning shut down all systems and all warning lights came on. after finally getting off the road, the car was towed to my home. the next day, the car was able to start and, although the car was not able to go over 30 mph, i drove to my bmw dealer. the service technician diagnosed the problem quickly and informed me that a service bulletin was issued in august, 2003 on this problem. the entire wiring harness and throttle had to be replaced and because the car was out of warranty, bmw assumed none of the cost which was about $1,200.00. i believe that owners should have been notified of this problem when it was recognized by bmw. the service bulletin stated that the problem should only be corrected upon a customer's complaint which i believe is totally irresponsible and jeopardizes the safety of occupants. | |||
| 03/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| The wire harness failed, which caused the consumer to pull over. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 72000 | 1 | 12/02/2001 |
| Dt: contact statd bmw x5 2001 caught on fire on july 21, 2005. the temperature gauge was at hot, the car started to lose power, the tachometer was over 4 and white smoke started to come out of the engine area while he was driving the car on the highway going approx. 30 mph. as the smoke got worse, he pulled off and the smoke became very white and dense and then ignited into a fire. the fire dept. did come out. the fire did originate from under the hood. prior to this he had no problems with the car heating up. the car was totaled. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/14/2004 | 530000 | 2 | |
| Failure of passenger door wiring harness, connections were corroded, causing the door to stop functioning i.e. door opening, door lock, window would not work. the door had previously been repaired for a broken door lock handle. there were 3-x5's at the shop with same problem that week.*ak | |||