Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIB-61-02-1201/01/201210043862Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe04/30/2012
SIB-61-08-1008/01/201010037026Bmw: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box. *rm04/27/2011
SIB-61-08-1008/01/201010037026Ready04/27/2011
SI-B61-15-0904/01/201010034666Bmw: 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 o01/03/2011
SIB-61-18-0904/01/201010034467Bmw vehicles: various simultaneous electrical problems. there is a software error in the jbbfe-3r control module. very intermittently, the jbbfe-3r wakes up in bootloader ode instead of application mode. perform diagnostics with ista and11/17/2010
SIB-61-13-0711/01/200710032845Bmw 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-12-09-0802/01/200810032781Bmw 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 hea05/21/2010
SIB-34-03-0710/01/200910032641Bmw 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 operating04/21/2010
SIB-61-15-0910/01/200910032640Bmw 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 f04/21/2010
SI-B12-22-0909/01/200910031664Bmw: the spark plugs in the affected suvs may not adhere to the durability requirements. microcracks in the ceramic insulator of the spark plug may occur, which could result in engine misfiring and rough running, especially at higher engi01/06/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
SIB-61-08-1008/01/201010037026Bmw: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box. *rm04/27/2011
SIB-61-08-1008/01/201010037026Ready04/27/2011
SIB-12-17-0905/01/200910030624Bmw 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 t10/30/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SIB-61-02-1201/01/201210043862Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe04/30/2012
SIB-61-06-1109/01/201110042686Bmw: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle. *pe01/06/2012
SIB-12-09-1104/01/201110040044Bmw: 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. *rm08/15/2011
SIB-12-09-1104/01/201110040044Ready08/15/2011
SIB-12-01-1103/01/201110039765Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. this is a programming issue. *rm08/10/2011
SIB-12-01-1103/01/201110039765Ready08/10/2011
SIB-66-09-1009/01/201010037077Ready05/04/2011
SIB-65-36-0909/01/201010037078Ready05/04/2011
SIB-66-09-1009/01/201010037077Bmw: after starting the vehicle there is a check control message that says the high beam assist faulty. the funciton cannot be activated until after driving for 5 minutes. *rm05/04/2011
SIB-65-36-0909/01/201010037078Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm05/04/2011
SIB-13-06-1006/01/201010036985Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-13-06-1006/01/201010036985Ready04/25/2011
SIB-61-18-0904/01/201010034467Bmw vehicles: various simultaneous electrical problems. there is a software error in the jbbfe-3r control module. very intermittently, the jbbfe-3r wakes up in bootloader ode instead of application mode. perform diagnostics with ista and11/17/2010
SIB-61-13-0711/01/200710032845Bmw 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-65-36-0909/01/201010037078Ready05/04/2011
SIB-65-36-0909/01/201010037078Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm05/04/2011
SIB-51-26-1008/01/201010037027Ready04/27/2011
SIB-51-26-1008/01/201010037027Bmw: model e70 equipped with an automatic tailgate. the rear tailgate may not operate in either direction due to wiring damage. *rm04/27/2011
SI-B61-15-0904/01/201010034666Bmw: 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 o01/03/2011
SIB-61-13-0711/01/200710032845Bmw 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-34-03-0710/01/200910032641Bmw 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 operating04/21/2010
SI-B66-09-0909/01/200910031524Bmw: 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 fuse01/06/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/15/201125000
 The fuel gauge does not register full when the tank is indeed full. the needle will creep towards full, but stops short of full. the car has run out of gas with the fuel gauge registering half full. dealer has replaced both fuel pumps and fuel sensors/sending units as well as an electronic junction box to no avail. likelihood of becoming stranded is high, in addition to never knowing how much fuel is actually in the tank. must guess by keeping track of miles traveled after last fill-up. in addition, rear lift gate will not function (very) intermittently with comfort access option. must use key to manually open the lift gate. dealer has not been able to reproduce this phenomenon in the shop, but it continues to occur and has occurred since the car was brand new.