Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SIB-16-01-0909/01/201010037076Ready05/04/2011
SIB-16-01-0909/01/201010037076Bmw: there is an extraction and refilling process for the desiel exhaust fluid. e70 and e90 models. *rm05/04/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Ready04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-16-03-1006/01/201010036981Bmw: 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. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-16-03-1006/01/201010036981Ready04/25/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SIB16071212/01/201210051419Bmw: 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 se03/05/2013
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Ready04/25/2011
SIB-13-02-1006/01/201010036984Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm04/25/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
SI-B13-08-0907/01/201010034676Bmw: teile clearing for engine drivability and fuel system. an enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes of complaints relating to the drivability and fuel system (e.g., long cr01/03/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
SI-B12-06-1007/01/201010034669Bmw: n54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. situation (1) service engine soon lamp is illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29cc, 29d2, 29d1, 29d0, 29c0, 29cf) stored in dme control module. do not follow the reco01/03/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SIB-16-04-1010/01/201010035009Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, che02/07/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
SI-B13-08-0907/01/201010034676Bmw: teile clearing for engine drivability and fuel system. an enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes of complaints relating to the drivability and fuel system (e.g., long cr01/03/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SIB-16-05-1111/01/201110042471Bmw: fuel gauge sensor is not registering correct fuel level of full or near empty properly. improvement task force available to help with diagnosis and repair of fuel level sensor. *pe12/07/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SIB-12-01-1103/01/201110039765Ready08/10/2011
SIB-12-01-1103/01/201110039765Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. this is a programming issue. *rm08/10/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
SIB-13-01-1106/01/201110039767Ready08/10/2011
SIB-13-01-1106/01/201110039767Bmw: a process has been created to identify causes of customer complaints related to the tank ventilation valve. *rm08/10/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/12/201117800
 Engine stalled while driving. warning lamps indicated reduced power. several occurences were at speed on the interstate. car would restart after sitting for several hours. car was left with bmw for service. however, bmw said they could not replicate the problem and did not perform any repairs the first time. car again died while driving at speed on highway several weeks later. bmw stated that there was loss of engine compression. then, stated that fuel injectors were faulty. then, claimed that it was due to bad gas and/or sugar in the gas tank.
08/14/20111300
 2012 bmw x5 upon engine start up when cold, the engine surges excessively. if the transmission is engaged during the surging (fluctuating rpm) the vehicle lurches forward/reverse causing a dangerous situation and potential accident.
04/21/2011469
 Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel pump. in addition, the driver side window was making a loud noise but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis and the repair. also, when first starting the vehicle, the engine would roar abnormally loud. the contact also stated that there was no air emitting from the air conditioner when activated. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 500 and the failure mileage was 469.
04/21/2011469
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel pump. the driver window was making a loud noise so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis and the repair. when she started the vehicle at times, she noticed that it was very loud. the contact also stated that there was no air being emitted from the air conditioner. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 500. the failure mileage was 469-bk

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