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-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 | |
| 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 | |
| SIB-12-17-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030624 | Bmw vehicle: water has entered electronics box because the lid is not properly fitted. once it is verified that water has indeed entered the electronics box, it will be necessary to replace both the lower part of the electronics box and t | 10/30/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SIB-61-06-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042686 | Bmw: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| SIB-12-09-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040044 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-12-09-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040044 | Bmw: there is a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. it occurs when it is hot outside, the a/c is switched on, and the wheel is turned slightly. there is a software problem. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-12-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10039765 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. this is a programming issue. *rm | 08/10/2011 | |
| SIB-12-01-11 | 03/01/2011 | 10039765 | Ready | 08/10/2011 | |
| 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-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 | |
| 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 | 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-B66-09-09 | 09/01/2009 | 10031524 | Bmw: failure of remote control locking. intermittently or permanently, the remote control locking is inoperative. both remote keys are affected. in some cases, the parking brake warning is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fuse | 01/06/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/06/2012 | 65 | ||
| I was left stranded on the 695 baltimore beltway after my vehicle displayed an over-heating signal in my dash. a few seconds later, the engine shut down and a red engine overheated signal appeared on my dash and i was only able to drive less than 5 miles an hour to move to safety (in the midst of many cars flying by me doing well over 65 mph). very scarey situation. the other scarey situation is that i am 3,000 miles out of warranty for this issue and i feel that because my vehicle is not the only reported incident of this type, bmw should repair the problem at no cost to me. a part such as this should not fail at 53000 miles. | |||
| 05/18/2009 | 14900 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2008 x5 new in oct 07. in sept 08 i started to have major problems with the brake system. squealing-low pedal,3 major brake system repairs,1 minor repair and it needs to be towed in again because the problem remains. the service manager of the selling dealer advised bmwusa to replace the vehicle due to the dangerous and numerous problems with this car. bmwusa marketing refused-what mechanical expertise do they possess-none and they continue to put my safety in danger and ignore the problem. just an example in oct 2008 the brake pads were 10mm-in april 09 they were 2mm and bmw told me i was safe to drive 1700 miles from fl to ny. a florida dealer had to replace every rotor-pad and sensor,and less than 2 weeks later the rear brakes and sensors needed replacement again but so much for bmwusa knowing anything or caring. these people are useless and dangerous--do not buy an x5 from this company,because even after their own svc manager states to replace the vehicle they say there is nothing wrong and don't give a damn about your safety. stay away from bmw. damage resulting = this car cost almost 60k, the kids finished college so it was time to buy a car i always wanted--im out all this money,cant drive the car with this problem and bmw cares less--since when should a marketing guy make decisions about mechanical problems,and then over the advice of a trained service manager. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2009 | 5000 | 1 | |
| My 2008 bmw x5 is reporting high battery drain and it's only 13 months old with 5,000 miles. the dealer states the issue is because the vehicle is not driven at least 25 miles a day. if this is a requirement to owning the vehicle it was never mentioned when i purchased the vehicle. my own research on the internet indicates this is a well known problem by bmw. yet the only solution offered is to replace the battery prematurely as it fails or hook the battery up to a trickle charger every night. as stated above, i was never informed this is a requirement of owning the vehicle. i realize this is not an immediate or impending safety threat. however, bmw should be held accountable to finding a solution for the consumer or recalling the vehicle so we have some recourse. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 2 | 06/01/2008 | |
| 2008 bmw x5 has a faulty fuel injector pump and battery. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of the highway. the consumer stated the vehicle stopped again in the middle of the highway after the fuel pump was supposedly replaced. the consumer was told again the fuel pump was faulty. the sunroof was inoperative and the camera used that gives guidance when backing out of spaces was inoperative as well. *jb | |||