Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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-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-B-12-04-05 | 10/01/2008 | 10028370 | Bmw: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. *pe | 03/26/2009 | |
| SI B61 11 07 | 11/01/2007 | 10024508 | Missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints. *nj | 04/21/2008 | |
| 1220405 | 02/11/2005 | 10012787 | Check engine lamp illuminated intake and ambient temperature faults stored in dme. *eh | 03/28/2005 | |
| 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 | 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 | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 89000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact stated that he started to smell something burning from under the driver | |||
| 01/28/2013 | 89000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2004 bmw x5. the contact stated that the driver seat caught fire. while the contact was driving the contact started to smell something burning from under the seat. the contact pulled over at a gas station to have the vehicle checked. the attendant found there was a hole under the seat coming from the heated seat element used to warm the seat. the contact then took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the heat element, but not the seat. the vin was not available. the failure mileage and current mileages 89,000.rl | |||
| 02/20/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. while driving approximately 35 mph, the entire instrument panel turned pink. the contact also noticed a fishy odor in the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the battery cable had burned the alternator. the technician replaced the battery and the alternator. there was a manufacturer's recall that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. kmj | |||
| 02/20/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. while driving approximately 35 mph the entire instrument panel turned pink. the contact noticed a fishy odor in the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle in a parking space. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the battery cable had burned the alternator. the technician replaced the battery and the alternator. there was a manufacturer recall that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. da | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 35000 | ||
| Brake lights keep failing due to metal used for connections or computer allowing too much electrical juice to connection. this happens every few months when the metal connection turns black. it now has melted & damaged the tail lite unit and the entire tail lite assembly must be replaced to fix it. the unit is very expensive. i have not replaced it. i have been scraping the black off the metal connector for probably 4 years. now the mechanic says the entire tail lite assembly needs to be replaced. i have not replaced it. i ask if there was a recall and they said no. | |||
| 12/21/2004 | 1 | 05/21/2004 | |
| 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required*** when the consumer looked under the vehicle, he noticed one side of the vehicle was lower than the other, which may have been the cause of the vehicle pulling to right and the horrendous vibration. the seat frame was loud because it moved back and fourth and did not fully lay flat. the sunroof leaked. the lights flashed on and off at regular intervals, the left rear window was inoperative, the right rear door never opened, the horn starting blaring on and off for no reason. the audio controls on the steering wheel did not work. the key sometimes did not unlock or lock the doors. *jb | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 5000 | 4 | 12/01/2003 |
| The consumer experienced sudden acceleration. *jb there were random problems when the vehicle was accelerated from stop. the electronic system would fail 3-5 times per week. the problem was unable to be solved. *sc | |||