Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
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- Interior - Rattle From Glove Compartment Housing Area
- Interior/HVAC - Rattle From Underneath Instrument Panel
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Front Axle
- Interior - Rattle Noise From Front Passenger Side Trim
- Audio Sys- Stored FM Stations Intermittently Default To FM 87.7
- Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed
- Collision Avoidance - Check Control Mssg. 'Front Camera Failed'
- Engine - Oil Pump Volume Control Valve Leaking
- CIC(R) - Replacement Part Has Permanent Fault Code Stored
- Interior - Front Seat Base Makes Noise On Rough Roads
- Interior - Rattle Noise From Steering Wheel Trim
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions
- Interior - Rattling Noise Near Driver's Side Footwell
- Bluetooth(R) - iPhone(R) Is Not Displayed In Paired List
- Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle Noise From Passenger Side
- Interior - Driver Side Instrument Panel Creak Or Crack Noise
- Heating/A/C - Intermittent Knocking Heard Inside Vehicle
- Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block
- Electrical- Wipers, Lights, And Front Power Windows Inoperative
- Body/Electrical - Drone From Front Of Vehicle When Horns Sound
- Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
- Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized
- Instruments - Fuel Consumption Display Change
- Suspension - Groaning Noise From Front Axle
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Vapor Forming In Fuel System
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Rear Axle
- Interior - Rattle Or Click At LH Lower Instrument Panel
- Interior - Rattle Or Clicking Noises From Driver Side
- Engine - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply Line Blockage
- A/C, Interior - Rattle From Behind Radio/Center Vents
- Keyless Entry - Radio Remote Control Is Inoperative
- Audio System - SDARS/SIRIUS(R) Radio Inoperative
- Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Peeling From The Rear
- Navigation - Update Navigation After (CIC) Head Replaced
- Heating/A/C - Pulse Or Drone Noise From Front Of Vehicle
- Body - Doors Won't Close Or Are Difficult To Open
- Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
- Body - Water Leaks And Sunroof Wind Noises
- Interior - Noise From RF Side Of Dash Near Footwell
- Navigation System - European Road Map Data Displayed
- Paint - Environmental/Industrial Fallout Repair
- Audio System - AM/FM Radio Reception Problems
- Restraints - Seat Belt Motor Activates Unexpectedly
- Body - Automatic Trunk Lid Does Not Close Properly
- Lighting - Erratic 'High Beam Assistant' Operation
- Lighting - Headlamps Flash Then Switch OFF
- Computers/Controls - IHKA/FKA/CON Programming Fails
- A/C - Rear A/C Automatically Switches Itself ON
- Navigation System - Shopping Cart Icons Always Displayed
- Audio System - Satellite Channel List Empty/Incomplete
- Cell Phone - Poor Voice Quality On Land Line End
- Fuel System - Long Crank Time/Low Power/Hard Start
- BMW Assist(R) - Vehicle Position Is Incorrect
- Cell Phone - Humming Noise From Vehicle Speakers
- Cellular Phone - iPhone 3G(R) Hard To Understand
- Interior - Front Center Arm Rest Creaking Noises
- Interior - Rattling Noise From The Glove Box Area
- Entertainment System - Rear Seat Remote Control Inop.
- Entertainment Systems - DVD Cover Won't Open Fully
- Instruments - Speed Limit Detection Not Available
- Engine Controls - Service Date Resets To 01/2000
- Suspension - Front End Droning/Whistling Noises
- Body - Wind Noise In The A-Pillar Area
- Body - Power Folding Mirror Position Incorrect
- Body - Unable To Install Roof Rack
- Collision Avoidance - Side View Camera Has Blurred Image
- Collision Avoidance - Camera View Appears Upside Down
- Engine Controls - MIL ON And DTC 190302 Stored
- Body - Wind Noise In The A-Pillar Area Or Outside Mirror
- Navigation System - Navigation Graphic Incorrect
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTCs 29E0, 29E1,118001,118101
- Cell Phone - New Generation iPhone(R) Not Recognized
- Body - Squeaking From Door Frame Area
- Body - Front Door Handle Is Difficult To Move
- Antitheft - Alarm Triggers And DTCs 801A3A/801A51 Set
- Body - Water Drips Into The Trunk When Opening
- Heating/A/C - Blower Speed Reduced When Idling
- Interior - Front Passenger Seat Noise While Driving
- Restraints - Air Bag Light ON/DTCs 930915/93091B/930921
- Computers/Controls - MIL ON/DTCs 29EO/118001 Stored
- Night Vision System - Intermittently Inop./DTC 0x800495
- Audio - No Audio For Various Systems/DTC B7F491
- Infotainment Sys. - Incoming Call Ringtone Very Loud
- Audio - iPod/iPhone(R) Poor Audio Quality/No Recognition
- Lighting - Adaptive Headlight DTC 800FC6
- Interior - Noise From R/H And L/H Of Dashboard
- Accessories - Integrated Univ. Remote Control Diag. Tips
- Instruments - Outside Temperature Display Incorrect
- Entertainment - Rear Seat Entertainment System Inop.
- Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated
- Interior - Rattle/Creak From Passenger Instrument Panel
- Antitheft System - Siren Not Active When Panic Button Pressed
- Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2
- Suspension System - Groaning Noise From Front Axle
- Engine/Emissions - Oil Consumption/Rough Running Complaints
- Instruments - Intermittent 'No Signal' Displayed on the CID
- Fuel System - Engine Runs Rough, Misfires, MIL ON
- Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect
- Wipers/Washers - Maintenance Program Wiper Inserts
- Engine - Oil Consumption, Top-ups, and Refill Capacity
- Interior, A/C - IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
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- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Interior - Rattle From Glove Compartment Housing Area
- Computer/Controls - Proper Engine Harness Installation, Grounds
- Cell Phone - iPhone(R) 5, 4S, and 3 GS with iOS 6 Information
- Interior/HVAC - Rattle From Underneath Instrument Panel
- Fuel System - Evaporative System Vacuum Leak Diagnosis
- Fuel Sys. - Low Pressure Fuel Supply Sensor Diagnostic Error
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Front Axle
- Telematics(R) - CDMA Telematics Control Unit Replacement
- Interior - Rattle Noise From Front Passenger Side Trim
- Audio Sys- Stored FM Stations Intermittently Default To FM 87.7
- BMW ASSIST(R) - Combox Repl. Part Activation via DCSnet
- Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed
- Collision Avoidance - Check Control Mssg. 'Front Camera Failed'
- Engine - Oil Pump Volume Control Valve Leaking
- Electrical - 90AH Absorbed Glass Matt Battery Replacement
- CIC(R) - Replacement Part Has Permanent Fault Code Stored
- Interior - Front Seat Base Makes Noise On Rough Roads
- CCC(R) - Enabling Code Info.
- Interior - Rattle Noise From Steering Wheel Trim
- A/T - ZF A/T Oil Leaks, Diagnosis, and Repair Information
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions
- Interior - Rattling Noise Near Driver's Side Footwell
- Bluetooth(R) - iPhone(R) Is Not Displayed In Paired List
- Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle Noise From Passenger Side
- Interior - Driver Side Instrument Panel Creak Or Crack Noise
- Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface
- Recall 11V-521 - Replace Turbo Auxiliary Coolant Pump
- Audio/Battery - Failures Caused By Aftermarket USB Cable
- Heating/A/C - Intermittent Knocking Heard Inside Vehicle
- Electrical System - Parasitic Draw Measurement
- Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block
- M/T - Repairs To Clutch Pedal Assembly
- Instruments - Maximum Permissible Speedometer Deviations
- Cell Phone - iPhone(R) Application (Apps) Stops Working
- Electrical- Wipers, Lights, And Front Power Windows Inoperative
- Electrical - Updated Battery Registration Procedure
- Body/Electrical - Drone From Front Of Vehicle When Horns Sound
- Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information
- Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
- Engine - E Series Engine Oil Capacities
- Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Swapping For Testing
- Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio Information
- Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized
- Body - Windshield Urethane Sealant Information
- Engine - N63 Cyl. Head Torque Spec. Missing From ISTA/D
- Instruments - Fuel Consumption Display Change
- Suspension - Groaning Noise From Front Axle
- A/T - Failures Due To Incorrect Installation
- Engine - Removal/Installation Tips
- Fuel System - MIL ON, Vapor Forming In Fuel System
- Instruments - Odometer Reading Can't Be Recovered
- Audio System/Instruments - Various System Complaints
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Rear Axle
- Recall 11V521000: Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement
- Entertainment Sys. - Audio Has Dropouts Or Distortions
- Body - Test Plans For Panoramic Roof
- Emissions System - Evaporative System Leak Testing
- BMW ASSIST(R) - System Isn't Working Properly
- Interior - Rattle Or Click At LH Lower Instrument Panel
- Interior - Rattle Or Clicking Noises From Driver Side
- Body - Fixed Window Roller Shade Repair
- Engine - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply Line Blockage
- A/C, Interior - Rattle From Behind Radio/Center Vents
- Keyless Entry - Radio Remote Control Is Inoperative
- Audio System - SDARS/SIRIUS(R) Radio Inoperative
- Compuetrs/Controls - Recommended Diagnostic Procedures
- Fuel System - High Pressure Direct Injection Repair Info
- Restraints - Replaced Seat Occupancy Sensor Won't Enable
- Collision Avoidance - TRSVC Module Fails Programming
- Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Peeling From The Rear
- Fuel System - Alcohol Fuel Blend Usage
- Interior - Center Storage Compartment Is Too Small
- Navigation - Update Navigation After (CIC) Head Replaced
- A/C - Symptom Diagnostics
- Cooling System - Information on Coolant Refilling
- Fuel System - High Alcohol Fuel Detection
- Navigation System - Missing/Incorrect Road Map Data
- Heating/A/C - Pulse Or Drone Noise From Front Of Vehicle
- Body - Doors Won't Close Or Are Difficult To Open
- Fuel System - Fuel Cap Tether Is Broken Or Lost
- Campaign - Front Door Bowden Cable Replacement
- Instruments - Head-Up Display Background Too Bright
- Campaign - KAFAS Module Reprogramming
- Body - Water Leaks And Sunroof Wind Noises
- Audio - CD/DVD Changer Is Inoperative/DTC 9D4E
- Interior - Noise From RF Side Of Dash Near Footwell
- Navigation System - European Road Map Data Displayed
- Engine - Crankshaft Seal/Bedplate Sealing Information
- Collision Avoidance - (CID) Display Flickers
- Automatic Headlamps - Operating Characteristics
- Paint - Environmental/Industrial Fallout Repair
- Audio System - AM/FM Radio Reception Problems
- Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Information
- A/C - Control Assembly Damage Information
- Restraints - Seat Belt Motor Activates Unexpectedly
- Body - Automatic Trunk Lid Does Not Close Properly
- Lighting - Erratic 'High Beam Assistant' Operation
- Campaign - DME Update For Hard Start/Runs Rough
- Lighting - Headlamps Flash Then Switch OFF
- Body - Windshield Damage Analysis
- Computers/Controls - IHKA/FKA/CON Programming Fails
- Night Vision System - Pedestrian Recognition Function
- Campaign - Central Gateway Module Programming
- A/C - Rear A/C Automatically Switches Itself ON
- A/C - Conversion Information For Various Issues
- Instruments - CIC(R) Damage Prevention During Repair
- Electrical - 'System Analysis - Signal Fault' Diag. Info
- Electrical - Battery Charging And Testing Procedure
- Navigation System - Shopping Cart Icons Always Displayed
- Audio System - Satellite Channel List Empty/Incomplete
- Cell Phone - Poor Voice Quality On Land Line End
- Fuel System - Long Crank Time/Low Power/Hard Start
- BMW Assist(R) - Vehicle Position Is Incorrect
- Cell Phone - Humming Noise From Vehicle Speakers
- Cellular Phone - iPhone 3G(R) Hard To Understand
- BMW Assist(R) - 'MyInfo' Troubleshooting Tips
- Computers/Controls - Erroneous DTC 801C20/8395808
- Interior - Front Center Arm Rest Creaking Noises
- Interior - Rattling Noise From The Glove Box Area
- Navigation System - Road Map Data
- Entertainment System - Rear Seat Remote Control Inop.
- Entertainment Systems - DVD Cover Won't Open Fully
- Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Diagnostic Information
- Instruments - Speed Limit Detection Not Available
- Engine Controls - Service Date Resets To 01/2000
- Cell Phone - iPhone(R) Not Charging With USB Interface
- Brakes - Brake Rotor Removal Procedures/Precautions
- Suspension - Front End Droning/Whistling Noises
- Body - Wind Noise In The A-Pillar Area
- Body - Power Folding Mirror Position Incorrect
- Body - Unable To Install Roof Rack
- Collision Avoidance - Side View Camera Has Blurred Image
- Audio System - HD Radio(R) Functionality/Diagnosis
- Audio System - Satellite Radio Inop. From Rear System
- Collision Avoidance - Camera View Appears Upside Down
- Campaign - Replace Spark Plugs
- Computers/Controls - ISTA/D DTC S0001 After Quick Delete
- Engine Controls - MIL ON And DTC 190302 Stored
- BMW Assist(R) - Capabilities And Services By Model Year
- Fuel Sys. - Fuel Level Sensor Repair Information
- Lighting - Headlamp Condensation Diagnosis
- Computers/Controls - ISTA Test Plan Priority Error Info.
- Body - Wind Noise In The A-Pillar Area Or Outside Mirror
- A/T - Diagnosis And Troubleshooting Hints
- Campaign - N63-Remove Belt Drive Guard Bracket
- Navigation System - Navigation Graphic Incorrect
- Car Information Computer (CIC) - Nav. Road Map Update
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTCs 29E0, 29E1,118001,118101
- Cooling System - Proper Cooling System Service Procedure
- Body - Updated Seat Module Replacement Info
- Cell Phone - New Generation iPhone(R) Not Recognized
- BMW Assist(R) - Troubleshooting Tips 'BMW Search'
- BMW Assist(R) - Reactivation Of BMW Assist(R) Services
- Body - Squeaking From Door Frame Area
- Body - Front Door Handle Is Difficult To Move
- Antitheft - Alarm Triggers And DTCs 801A3A/801A51 Set
- Body - Water Drips Into The Trunk When Opening
- A/T - Repair And Replacement Info
- Recall 10V047000: Tire Label Non-Compliance
- Heating/A/C - Blower Speed Reduced When Idling
- Cooling System - Long Term Coolant Service Information
- Maintenance - Condition Based Service (CBS) Overview
- A/C - Compressor Noise Troubleshooting
- Interior - Front Passenger Seat Noise While Driving
- BMW Assist(R) - Initialization Of Services
- Restraints - Air Bag Light ON/DTCs 930915/93091B/930921
- Computers/Control - Loading/Activation Of Enabling Codes
- A/C - Revised Refrigerant/Compressor Oil Reuse Statement
- Interior - One Touch Memory Function Information
- Interior - Front Seat Noise Symptom Diagnostics
- Body - Windows/Sunroof Won't Open Remotely
- Computers/Controls - MIL ON/DTCs 29EO/118001 Stored
- Restraints - SRS Light ON/DTC 9309F1 Stored
- Night Vision System - Intermittently Inop./DTC 0x800495
- Audio - No Audio For Various Systems/DTC B7F491
- Infotainment Sys. - Incoming Call Ringtone Very Loud
- Audio - iPod/iPhone(R) Poor Audio Quality/No Recognition
- Cell Phone - Bluetooth Compatibility Information
- Restraint System - Passenger Airbag Status Lamp Info.
- Lighting - Adaptive Headlight DTC 800FC6
- Light Bulb - Replacement Guidelines
- Computers/Controls - Erroneous DTC 801C05/8395781
- Collision Avoidance - Erroneous Fault Codes Set
- Lighting - (CC) Mssg. Front RH/LH Indicator Light Failed
- Fuel System - BMW Group Fuel System Cleaner Plus Info.
- Collision Avoidance (CID) Display Flickers
- Interior - Noise From R/H And L/H Of Dashboard
- Accessories - Integrated Univ. Remote Control Diag. Tips
- Instruments - Outside Temperature Display Incorrect
- Entertainment Sys - DVD Changer Media6 Can't Be Selected
- Entertainment - Rear Seat Entertainment System Inop.
- Keyless Starting System - No Start/Can't Turn Ign. ON
- Interior - Rear Seat Ventilation Is Weak Or Inoperative
- Interior - Proper Installation Of Carpet Floor Mats
- Wheel/Tires - New Style Tire Valves
- M/T - Dual Mass Flywheel Diagnostic Criteria
- A/C - False Ionizer Short To Ground Fault Stored In IHKA
- Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated
- Interior - Rattle/Creak From Passenger Instrument Panel
- Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Information
- Antitheft System - Siren Not Active When Panic Button Pressed
- Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2
- Suspension System - Groaning Noise From Front Axle
- Engine/Emissions - Oil Consumption/Rough Running Complaints
- Audio System - Interference Noise From Speakers
- Instruments - Intermittent 'No Signal' Displayed on the CID
- Fuel System - Engine Runs Rough, Misfires, MIL ON
- Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect
- Battery - 'Discharged Battery' Energy Diagnosis Required
- Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Fuel System - Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error
- Wipers/Washers - Maintenance Program Wiper Inserts
- Engine - Oil Consumption, Top-ups, and Refill Capacity
- Interior, A/C - IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
- Air Bag - CIS Seat Mat Replacement