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-61-13-07 | 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-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-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-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 | |
| 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 | |
| SI B61 11 07 | 11/01/2007 | 10024508 | Missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints. *nj | 04/21/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | 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-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Ready | 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 | 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-51-26-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037027 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 1 | ||
| The pixels on the instrument cluster and the radio display are faded out which makes the visibility on these items extremely difficult. this is a known issue that has been brought to bmwusa's attention and discussed on many bmw forums, yet the manufacturer and its supplier (siemans vdo) refuse to fix. *tr | |||
| 08/23/2012 | |||
| The pixels on the instrument cluster and the radio display are faded out which makes the visibility on these items extremely difficult. this is a known issue that has been brought to bmwusa's attention and discussed on many bmw forums, yet the manufacturer and its supplier (siemans vdo) refuse to fix. | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 115000 | ||
| I was driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the vehicle lost all power forcing me to come to complete stop in the middle of the highway. this occurred 3 other times in the past 4 months , the other incidents were in the parking lot. the car starts up and runs perfectly before and after. i am concerned about my safety. searching for a solution, i found that bmw has service bulletin to address this issue. i am surprised that there is no recall on this since it is a huge safety concern. | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 53000 | ||
| The right rear brake light bulb shorts out. instrument wanring for rear brake / tail lights activates. problem occurs mulitple times due to an apparent flaw in the brake light assembly circuit and plastic that forms the split circuit for positive (+) negative (-) connection points to bulb socket leads. to repair - the metal assembly needs to be be bent outward (direction away from tail light lens) to increase tension between bulb socket electrical connections and metal plate of tail light assembly. problem seems to be caused by weakened plastic that causes the metal plate in tail light assemble to loosen creating inadequate back spring tension between the plate and socket connectors. recall on bmw 3 series for: no. 11v-438: lamps in rear quarter panel 2002-2005 3 series is described as the exact problem. | |||
| 01/13/2012 | 102000 | ||
| The left rear tail light continues to work intermittently. the 'check brake, check rear light' warning illuminates even after bulbs have been replaced. i have replaced the bulbs numerous times, with the most recent being a few days ago. yet, the warning message reappeared this evening. the problem is similar to those recently investigated by nhtsa on other bmw models such as the 3 series and is a common complaint in bmw forums and other forums on the internet. | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. while pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the driver noticed that the instrument panels light began to dim and the vehicle stalled. approximately two hours later, the vehicle was able to be restarted and was driven to the dealer. the mechanic informed her that the instrument cluster was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was 100,200 and failure mileage was 95,000. updated 03/09/09. *lj after shutting the vehicle off, the front and rear lights stayed on and the door locks were inoperative. the consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not start. the dealer found communications faults in the instrument cluster. updated 03/12/09. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 610 | 2 | 02/26/2003 |
| October 2002 i purchased a new bmw x5 - shortly there after i started to experience intermittent electrical problems - headlights would not shut off without re-starting the car, interior lights would not turn off, the flashers would come on, the rear latch would disconnect, the keyless entry into the car would not work, battery was being drained and ultimately the batter wouldn't even hold a charge. after 3-4 months of experiencing these intermittent problems, i insisted the dealer take the car back and let me purchase a 2003 bmw x5. i received the newest bmw x5 on february 26, 2003 and on march 10, 2003, i started experiencing problems again! this time, when the ignition was turned on, the flashers came on and the interior lights would not shut off without me opening the door and closing it again - i had to manually shut off the flashers. minutes later after driving the car, i shut off the ignition, got out of the car and used the keyless entry system to lock the car and arm the alarm. i wasn't able to lock the car doors but the alarm was activated. i had to turn the alarm off and open the door and close it again. then i was able to lock it. the car has been at the dealer since and they do not know what is causing this problem. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/07/2005 | 28000 | 2 | 03/26/2003 |
| Bmw x-5 has caused two accidents by spontanous accelleration - after first accident bmw was contacted and engineers kept vehicle and determined that cause of accident driver error-we paid for repair of vehicle. same acceleration happened about six months later on january 7 sending car crashing through front of building - only by miracle people weren't ingured in these accidents (the building was a a retail store). this is a leased vehicle and we don't know what to do. lso, these incidents have caused our insurance to skyrocket.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer was traveling 45 mph and vehicle surged forward, and drove roughly. a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. consumer noticed that the check engine light flashed on then off. consumer drove it to the dealer, and mechanic determined that two ignition coil springs needed to be replaced inside of the engine. *ak | |||