Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| CSC-512911 | 08/01/2011 | 10044679 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding the defect in the rear window defroster that fails to operate properly. no model years listed. *pe | 07/25/2012 | |
| SIB-51-29-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042685 | Bmw: due to electrochemical reactions, on some vehicles, the heating conductors and foil connectors, the rear window defroster may fail to operate properly. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| SIB-51-08-12 | 03/01/2012 | 10043921 | Bmw: service action: replace passenger front window regulator. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| SIB-61-03-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043715 | Bmw: when vehicle is moving, windshield wipers turn on by themselves and fails to turn off when vehicle is turned off. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 19000 | ||
| The electrical system on this vehicle no longer functions, ie, the windshield wipers don't work, the headlights operate sporadically, the power door locks and power windows do not operate, the a/c doesn't work, the horn honks periodically, the tailgate won't open to facilitate replacement of fuses. windshield wipers are a crucial safety item in the pacific nw as are headlights. this incident occurred in bellingham, wa. bmw offered little assistance despite the safety issues and the fact that the car was under bmw's warranty. | |||