Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| 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-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SI-B130209 | 03/01/2009 | 10029544 | Bmw: diesel: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfunction message is displayed in the cc) and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde control mod | 07/10/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| SIB160712 | 12/01/2012 | 10051419 | Bmw: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. this may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level se | 03/05/2013 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| 130206 | 04/01/2006 | 10020005 | Top tier detergent gasoline in bmw vehicles. *tt | 05/22/2006 | |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle started to shutter and then it suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace or enhance the fuel system component. the manufacturer was contacted and offered her a discount on the parts and for the labor. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. tb | |||
| 05/31/2009 | 71000 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2005 bmw x5 this may. i feel dizzy and nausea each time i drive it and i didn't know the reason until recently. i bought a gauss meter to check computer emf in my study room recently. emf is showing as safe in front of every computer in my study room. to my surprise, it showed as danger after i started my bmw x5, even at the back row of the car. i tried it in another car i have, it showed as safe also. so i think this is the reason that caused the dizziness and the nausea. i am not sure what to do with it. i don't want to have any car accident due to dizziness. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1: we bought this bmw 2005 x5 in june 2008 and brought it into the dealership in june 08 for routine full electrical and mechanical diagnostic check. upon completion of repairs/diagnostics, which took almost a week, dealership told us that there were no electrical and mechanical issues. within just a few days after receiving delivery of the vehicle after the clean bill of health from the dealer, the car completely died. this incident occurred in the morning right before work resulting in logistical, financial, and safety issues. the car had to be jump started and the battery was replaced. in addition, the fuel gauge does not work properly and was brought up multiple times with the dealer without resolution. within a few days the same situation occurred, again resulting in logistical, financial, and safety issues and the battery was replaced. over the next week, we noticed about 16 other electrical and mechanical issues and brought the car back to the same dealership. after receiving the car back from the dealership, we continued to have problems with the car. about 2 months later, the battery had to be replaced again as the car died again. within another month, the car died yet again! again, it was the battery. again, the battery had to be replaced. 2: the failure is, amongst multiple other issues, a chronic battery drain. 3: last repair, about 2 weeks ago, the tcu unit was replaced, along with the battery. so far, we are on our 5th battery in 4 months in a newer bmw x5! our fuel gauge still does not read full when full and is inaccurate. dealer states that this is the way all bmws are made. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 27260 | ||
| I am reporting a design flaw with bmw and a major safety issue. i have had 2 oil separators go bad over the last 6 years. this issue has to be escalated from a service bulletin to a full blown recall. i this problem is not only a safety issue, but greatly depreciates the resale value of our vehicles not to mention the out of pocket costs due to repairs, lost wages, and towing to mention a few. none of us in good conscience could sell our vehicles in a midwest or northern climate and pass this problem on to the next owner - we need to unite and pass the problem back to the source: bmw. | |||