Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 110504 | 06/01/2005 | 110504 | 10012805 | M62tu/s62 secondary air diagnostics and air delivery passage cleaning procedure. *eh update. *tt | 03/30/2005 |
| 1220404 | 10/22/2004 | 1220404 | 10010945 | Poor throttle response from a stop. this service measure supersedes smm1220404 dated 04/07/2004. *eh | 12/17/2004 |
| 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 | |||||
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| 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-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-07-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036982 | Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and service engine soon light when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. there may be six different fault codes. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-07-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036982 | 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-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 | |
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
| 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 B12 08 08 | 04/01/2008 | 10025582 | Service action on my 2005 and 2006 e53 (x5) with m54 engine and gm5 transmission produced 09/2004-10/2006 - reprogram dme. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| SI B12 04 08 | 04/01/2008 | 10025583 | E53 with m54 and gm5 - reprogram dme. e53 (x5) with m54 engine and gm5 transmission produced 9/3003 - 10/2004. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| 07142004 | 07/14/2004 | 10010968 | Part 2. service action & delivery stop. *tt | 12/20/2004 | |
| 07122004 | 07/12/2004 | 10010966 | Retail delivery stop on 2004 my 8 & 12 cylinder vehicles produced may 2004 through july 2004. due to a manufacturing error, the engine control module mail fail. this could cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly or fail to start at all. | 12/20/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. the light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032642 | Bmw vehicles: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. the service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfuction message is displayed in the cc), and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde cont | 04/21/2010 | |
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the trans fail safe program warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted, as it functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 120,000. kmj | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the trans fail safe prog illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it and it functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 120,000. ap | |||
| 07/25/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. the contact stated that bruning fumes were emitted into the vehicle through the air vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the diaphragm broke causing an oil leakage into the engine and as a result, the ccv valve needed to be repaired. also, the mechanic stated that the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made are of the failure who referred him to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 75,000. pmb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/18/2010 | 102000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 bmw x5. while driving approximately 35 mph the battery, 4x4 and trans fail safe lights illuminated on the dashboard. the windshield wipers turned on and the vehicle stalled. once the vehicle stalled the brakes no longer functioned so the vehicle coasted to a stop. the vehicle would not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where the failure was in the process of being diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 102,000. sm. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 3 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 04v344000 concerning engine control module/engine stalling. after having the new digital engine management control unit installed the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. while the vehicle was parked the driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath he vehicle. it was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the fuel hose. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||