Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Interior/HVAC - Rattle From Underneath Instrument Panel
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Front Axle
- 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 - Whistling, Hooting, Or Squealing Noise
- Computer/Controls - 'Electronic Malfunction' Displayed
- Interior - Front Seat Base Makes Noise On Rough Roads
- Interior - Rattle Noise From Steering Wheel Trim
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Washer Malfunctions
- Bluetooth(R) - iPhone(R) Is Not Displayed In Paired List
- Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle Noise From Passenger Side
- 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
- Interior - Creaking Noise From The A-Pillar
- Body/Electrical - Drone From Front Of Vehicle When Horns Sound
- Transmission/Engine Controls - Delay In Engine Response
- Engine Controls - Idle Fluctuates Briefly After A Cold Start
- Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
- Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized
- Instruments - Fuel Consumption Display Change
- Antitheft System - CAS Sys. Fault 93070D, No Start
- Instruments - No On-board Display After Start Up
- Suspension - Groaning Noise From Front Axle
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Rear Axle
- Engine - False CBS Oil Service Remaining Distance
- Instruments - Instrument/HUD Display Switches Off
- Body - Front Window Inoperative
- Electrical - Instrument Cluster Fails To Program
- Interior - Rattle Noise From Glove Compartment
- Engine - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply Line Blockage
- Keyless Entry - Radio Remote Control Is Inoperative
- Audio System - SDARS/SIRIUS(R) Radio Inoperative
- Body/Interior - Rattle From Dash/Windshield Area
- Engine Controls - Check Control, Replace Battery Message
- 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
- A/T - Transmission Enters Safety Mode/MIL Illuminated
- Suspension System - Hard Knocking Noise From Rear
- Audio - AM Radio Has Intermittent Interference Noises
- Interior - Front Driver's Side Center Console Creaks
- Interior - Front Cupholder Is Jammed
- Multimedia/Collision Avoidance - Inop. And DTC B7F881
- A/C - Front and Rear Center Vent Temp. Difference
- A/T - Emergency Park Release Information
- Navigation System - European Road Map Data Displayed
- Ignition/Fuel - Misfire/Runs Rough On Cold Start
- Parking Assist - Vehicle Contacts Curb
- Interior - Armrest Creaks When Leaning On Hinge Area
- Interior - Front Cup Holder Rattles When Lid Is Open
- Body - Erratic Door Window Operation
- Interior - Rattle From Center Of Front Armrest
- A/C - Right Front Footwell Carpet Is Damp
- Computers/Controls - Various Electrical Issues And DTC's
- Audio - iPod/iPhone(R) Poor Audio Quality/No Recognition
- Interior - Seat Heater Adj. Via The Controller Inop.
- Accessories - Integrated Univ. Remote Control Diag. Tips
- Instruments - Outside Temperature Display Incorrect
- Entertainment - Rear Seat Entertainment System Inop.
- Engine Controls - Various Driveability/VVT DTC's Stored
- Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated
- Interior - Airbag Warning Lamp ON, Shorted Wire Harness
- Engine/A/T Controls - 8HP45-Delay In Engine Response
- Engine Controls - Delayed Throttle Response
- Brakes - Incorrect Remaining Service Life From CBS Data
- Antitheft System - Siren Not Active When Panic Button Pressed
- Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2
- Instruments - Intermittent 'No Signal' Displayed on the CID
- A/C - Whistle Noise Heard From Center Fresh-Air Vent
- Computer/Controls - Idle May Fluctuate or Cut Off
- Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect
- A/T - Intermittently Goes into 'P' or 'N' after MSA Start
- Infotainment - CID Intermittently Blank, 'NO SIGNAL' Displayed
- Engine Controls - Camshaft Position/VANOS DTC's, MIL ON
- Wipers/Washers - Maintenance Program Wiper Inserts
- Interior - Noises From Glove Compartment Door
- Interior, A/C - IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
- Audio Sys. - CHAMP2 Stored Radio Stations Deleted
- Superceded Bulletins
- 010498 - 06/01/98
- 540111 - 02/01/11
- 652403 - 11/01/09
- Interior - Noises From Glove Compartment Door
- Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle Noise From Passenger Side
- Interior - Noise From Dashboard Near Windshield
- Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized
- Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2
- Navigation System - Missing/Incorrect Road Map Data
- Parking Assist Vehicle Contacts Curb
- Cell Phone Bluetooth(R) Is Not Clear On Other End
- Restraints -Replaced Seat Occupancy Sensor Won't Enable
- Interior, A/C - IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
- Interior/HVAC - Rattle From Underneath Instrument Panel
- A/C - Whistle Noise Heard From Center Fresh-Air Vent
- A/C - Whistle Noise Heard From Center Fresh-Air Vent
- Infotainment - CID Intermittently Blank, 'NO SIGNAL' Displayed
- Audio System - CD Artist/Song Titles Not Displayed
- Computer/Controls - 'Electronic Malfunction' Displayed
- BMW ASSIST(R) - Combox Repl. Part Activation via DCSnet
- Keyless Start - MSA II System Benefits/Operation
- Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
- Electrical - Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics
- Electrical - Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis
- Electrical - Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics
- Electrical - Dead Battery Energy Diagnosis
- Electrical System - Parasitic Draw Measurement
- Electrical - Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics
- Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Emissions -Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Emissions Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Emissions - Crankcase Ventilation Vacuum Specifications
- Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated
- Computers, Controls- Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Engine/Fuel - MIL ON, DTC FC 120308 And Reduced Power
- Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Computers/Controls MIL ON, No DTC, DMTL Test Plan INOP
- Fuel System - Loss Of Power Or Won't Start/ DTC's Stored
- Electrical- Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics
- Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Engine Controls - Delayed Throttle Response
- Computers/Control-Programming Vers. Vehicle Data Status
- Computers/Controls - ISTA/P Programming/Coding Info.
- Engine Controls - N55 - Intermittent Loss Of Power
- Engine Controls - Camshaft Position/VANOS DTC's, MIL ON
- Engine - Whistling, Hooting, Or Squealing Noise
- Engine - Whistling, Hooting, Or Squealing Noise
- Engine Controls - Various Driveability/VVT DTC's Stored
- Engine Control- Various Driveability/VVT DTC's Stored
- Engine Controls Various Driveability/VVT DTC's Stored
- Engine Controls -Various Driveability/VVT DTC's Stored
- 121412 - 07/01/12
- Engine Controls - Camshaft Position/VANOS DTC's, MIL ON
- Engine Controls - Camshaft Position/VANOS DTC's, MIL ON
- Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Information
- Electrical- Battery Maintenance Requirement Information
- Electrical Battery Maintenance Requirement Information
- Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- 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
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Front Axle
- 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'
- Exhaust System - Rattle Noise From Tail Pipe Upon Start Up
- Engine - Whistling, Hooting, Or Squealing Noise
- Computer/Controls - 'Electronic Malfunction' Displayed
- Electrical - 90AH Absorbed Glass Matt Battery Replacement
- 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
- Bluetooth(R) - iPhone(R) Is Not Displayed In Paired List
- Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle Noise From Passenger Side
- Audio System - Information On USB Audio Interface
- 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
- Interior - Creaking Noise From The A-Pillar
- Body/Electrical - Drone From Front Of Vehicle When Horns Sound
- Engine - CPO Engine Inspection Information
- Computers, Controls - Programming VS Veh. Data Status
- Transmission/Engine Controls - Delay In Engine Response
- Engine Controls - Idle Fluctuates Briefly After A Cold Start
- Keyless Sys. - Remote Control And Comfort Access Inop.
- Electrical - Erroneous MIL ON While In Transportation Mode
- Engine - E Series Engine Oil Capacities
- Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio Information
- Audio System - Replacement Amplifier Not Recognized
- Body - Windshield Urethane Sealant Information
- Instruments - Fuel Consumption Display Change
- Antitheft System - CAS Sys. Fault 93070D, No Start
- Instruments - No On-board Display After Start Up
- Suspension - Groaning Noise From Front Axle
- A/T - Failures Due To Incorrect Installation
- Engine - Removal/Installation Tips
- Instruments - Odometer Reading Can't Be Recovered
- Audio System/Instruments - Various System Complaints
- Drivetrain - Clicking Noise From Rear Axle
- Engine - False CBS Oil Service Remaining Distance
- Instruments - Instrument/HUD Display Switches Off
- Body - Front Window Inoperative
- Electrical - Instrument Cluster Fails To Program
- 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 Noise From Glove Compartment
- Tire Monitor System - (TPMS) Functional Changes
- Engine - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply Line Blockage
- Keyless Entry - Radio Remote Control Is Inoperative
- Audio System - SDARS/SIRIUS(R) Radio Inoperative
- Body/Interior - Rattle From Dash/Windshield Area
- Engine Controls - Check Control, Replace Battery Message
- Compuetrs/Controls - Recommended Diagnostic Procedures
- Fuel System - High Pressure Direct Injection Repair Info
- Restraints - Replaced Seat Occupancy Sensor Won't Enable
- Steering - Steering Wheel Leather Peeling From The Rear
- Fuel System - Alcohol Fuel Blend Usage
- 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
- A/T - Transmission Enters Safety Mode/MIL Illuminated
- Suspension System - Hard Knocking Noise From Rear
- Audio - AM Radio Has Intermittent Interference Noises
- Interior - Front Driver's Side Center Console Creaks
- Interior - Front Cupholder Is Jammed
- Cell Phone - Bluetooth(R) Is Not Clear On Other End
- Instruments - Head-Up Display Background Too Bright
- Campaign - BMW ASSIST(R) Vehicle Incorrectly Provisioned
- Multimedia/Collision Avoidance - Inop. And DTC B7F881
- A/C - Front and Rear Center Vent Temp. Difference
- A/T - Emergency Park Release Information
- Navigation System - European Road Map Data Displayed
- Fuel System - HDP High Pressure Faults Diagnostics
- Ignition/Fuel - Misfire/Runs Rough On Cold Start
- Parking Assist - Vehicle Contacts Curb
- Engine - Crankshaft Seal/Bedplate Sealing Information
- Interior - Armrest Creaks When Leaning On Hinge Area
- Interior - Front Cup Holder Rattles When Lid Is Open
- Collision Avoidance - (CID) Display Flickers
- Campaign - Program Control Units (EMF)
- Automatic Headlamps - Operating Characteristics
- Body - Erratic Door Window Operation
- Interior - Rattle From Center Of Front Armrest
- Recall 10V331000: Fuel Gauge Sender Defect
- Electrical - Various Battery Mssgs. Displayed/DTC 213B08
- A/C - Revised Refrigerant/Compressor Oil Reuse Statement
- A/C - Right Front Footwell Carpet Is Damp
- Interior - One Touch Memory Function Information
- Restraints - SRS Light ON/DTC 9309F1 Stored
- Campaign- BMW Search Button Doesn't Populate ASSIST Menu
- Computers/Controls - Various Electrical Issues And DTC's
- Audio - iPod/iPhone(R) Poor Audio Quality/No Recognition
- Cell Phone - Bluetooth Compatibility Information
- Restraint System - Passenger Airbag Status Lamp Info.
- Light Bulb - Replacement Guidelines
- Computers/Controls - MIL ON, No DTC, DMTL Test Plan INOP
- Fuel System - BMW Group Fuel System Cleaner Plus Info.
- Collision Avoidance (CID) Display Flickers
- Interior - Seat Heater Adj. Via The Controller Inop.
- Accessories - Integrated Univ. Remote Control Diag. Tips
- Instruments - Outside Temperature Display Incorrect
- Entertainment Sys - DVD Changer Media6 Can't Be Selected
- Recall 10V-331 - Fuel Gauge Shows Incorrect Fuel Level
- Entertainment - Rear Seat Entertainment System Inop.
- iPhone(R)/iPod Touch(R) - Audio Output Interruptions
- 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
- Engine Controls - Various Driveability/VVT DTC's Stored
- Fuel System - MIL ON Or Check Gas Cap Is Illuminated
- Interior - Airbag Warning Lamp ON, Shorted Wire Harness
- Engine/A/T Controls - 8HP45-Delay In Engine Response
- Engine Controls - Delayed Throttle Response
- Brakes - Incorrect Remaining Service Life From CBS Data
- Electrical - Battery Maintenance Requirement Information
- Antitheft System - Siren Not Active When Panic Button Pressed
- Campaign - Program Car Access System (CAS) Control Modules
- Audio System - Cannot Select SIRIUS/XM(R) Preset 2
- Audio System - Interference Noise From Speakers
- Instruments - Intermittent 'No Signal' Displayed on the CID
- Engine Controls - MIL ON, Boost Pressure DTCs And Reduced Power
- A/C - Whistle Noise Heard From Center Fresh-Air Vent
- Computer/Controls - Idle May Fluctuate or Cut Off
- Navigation System - Vehicle Position Missing/Incorrect
- Battery - 'Discharged Battery' Energy Diagnosis Required
- A/T - Intermittently Goes into 'P' or 'N' after MSA Start
- Infotainment - CID Intermittently Blank, 'NO SIGNAL' Displayed
- Emissions - Pressure Cont. Crankcase Ventilation Info.
- Engine Controls - Camshaft Position/VANOS DTC's, MIL ON
- Wipers/Washers - Maintenance Program Wiper Inserts
- Interior - Noises From Glove Compartment Door
- Interior, A/C - IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
- Audio Sys. - CHAMP2 Stored Radio Stations Deleted
- Air Bag - CIS Seat Mat Replacement