2011 BMW 5 SERIES Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–68 of 68, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jun 1, 2010–Mar 27, 2025.
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Mar 27, 2025Service Campaign
B110614
NHTSA communication ID: 11016414
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This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and performance. To ensure these engines keep delivering the ultimate performance, we have designed this Care Package thatincludes a 6 point check, and if necessary, the replacement of one or more of the following powertraincomponents: Hot-Film Air Mass Sensors PIEZO High Pressure Fuel Injectors Engine Vacuum Pump Fuel System Low Pressure Sensor/Feed Line Fresh Air Intake Turbo Seals Crankcase Ventilation Lines (Hoses)
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Vehicle has the air bag warning lamp on after a body shop has made repairs. There is a fault code stored in the air bag control module ACSM3: 930A5B airbag sensor, door, front left: open circuit 30A65 airbag sensor, door, front right: open circuit
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Only fuel nozzles with the recommended “specified” diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck. Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pumps fitted with this recommendeddiameter fuel nozzle. However, if the vehicle’s filler-neck misfuelling protection system has been disabled, or the incorrectdiameter fuel nozzle has been installed on the diesel fuel pump, the vehicle’s diesel fuel system can becontaminated by filling the diesel engine vehicle with gasoline. If the diesel fuel system has been contaminated with gasoline, follow the repair guidelines below:
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The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
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Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
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BMW: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE IN TANK FUEL (PUMP) DELIVERY MODULE OF 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION, DEPENDING ON IN SERVICE DATE. INCLUDED DOCUMENT. *PE
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BMW: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION ON THE INSTALLATION OF FUEL SYSTEM LOW PRESSURE SENSOR AND NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED WILL LEAD TO FAILURE OF LOW PRESSURE SENSOR AND METAL SUPPLY LINE. MODEL 2008-14. *PE
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BMW: ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR CIRCUIT HEATER IN THERMOSTAT CAN DEVELOP MOISTURE AND CORROSION CAUSING SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN STARTING, LOW BEAM, WITH 0552 OPTION, WOULD BRIEFLY FLASHES, DUE TO A FAULTY LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE
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BMW: DURING PROCESS OF STARTING ENGINE, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST (EPS) WILL BE REDUCED, INTERMITTENTLY, AND YELLOW EPS WARNING LAMP BRIEFLY ILLUMINATES, DUE TO A BRIEF UNDERVOLTAGE. *PE
Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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BMW: DUE TO DEBRIS ENTERING OIL PASSAGE OF ENGINE, IT WILL KNOCK AND LOSE POWER, DURING CYLINDER HEAD MATING SURFACES AND CLEANING OF ENGINE BLOCK AFTER REPAIR TO ENGINE. *PE
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BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014.
Source components: COMMUNICATION · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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BMW: THE POSITION OF AN AFFECTED TIRE IS INCORRECTLY DISPLAYED, WHEN TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW, IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND CONTROL DISPLAY (CD), DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR. MODEL 2011 F 01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25 (X3). *PE
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BMW: DIFFERENT FAULT CODES STORED FOR THE N51, N52K, N52T, AND N55 ENGINES IN THE DME RELATED TO VANOS AND CAMSHAFT POSITION. *KB UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE UPDATED 05/05/2014 *JS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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BMW: ENGINE, DUE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND ENGINE IS COLD, FAILS TO TURN OVER ON FIRST ATTEMPT, BUT AND WILL TURN OVER AT SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPTS. MODEL 2010-2012 F10. *PE
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BMW: ON SOME ACTIVEHYBRID (3,5,7), THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY IS COOLED BY REFRIGERANT AND IS REGULATED BY EXPANSION VALVE AT BASE OF BATTERY AND IT CAN BECOME STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, EITHER PERMANENTLY OR INTERMITTENTLY. MODELS F02H, F10H, F30H. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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BMW: WARNING LAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED FOR THE DSC, ABS AND BRAKE AND A POSSIBLE WARNING IN CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. MODELS 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84. *PE
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC.
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BMW: SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAY IN RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION, AFTER SLOWING DOWN, DUE TO AN UNFAVORABLE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION. MODELS F10, 25, 07, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR, CAN LEAD TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT OPERATION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED. MODELS F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE MAY GO INTO FAILSAFE PROGRAM WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES DUE TO UNFAVORABLE DME SOFTWARE. MODELS 2010-2013 F10, F13, F12. *PE
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BMW: THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES OCCURRING BECAUSE OF VAPORS FORMING IN FUEL SYSTEMS. *PE MODELS 2010-2011 F07, 10, 12, 13. UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB UPDATED 7/10/13. *PE
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BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB
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BMW: FUEL TANK PRESSURE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FAULT CODE OF 19401B. THIS LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW AS OPPOSED TO AMBIENT. *KB
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BMW: 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. *RM UPDATED ON 4/18/2013. *KB
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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BMW: INTERMITTENTLY GOES INTO PARK DURING A MSA ENGINE START. THE TRANSMISSION CAN INTERMITTENTLY GO INTO THE PARK POSITION (P) WHEN MSA ENGINE START IS OCCURRING. A DRIVE GEAR CAN BE SELECTED IN ORDER TO DRIVE AWAY, AND NO RELEVANT FAULTS ARE STORED. *JS
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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BMW: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, AT TIMES WOULD BE ROUGH RUNNING; WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE SEEN EXITING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE OIL IS CONSUMED ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE
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BMW: THERE ARE VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, FOR EXAMPLE: CENTRAL LOCKING, RADIO RECEPTION, TAILGATE, AND REAR LIGHTING. FATIGUED AND BROKEN WIRES IN TAILGATE HARNESS. THE PROBLEM MAY AFFECT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE HARNESS AT TAILGATE. INSTALL REPAIR HARNESS ON AFFECTED SIDE OF VEHICLE. MODEL SPORTS WAGON (E61). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 1/18/13. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
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BMW: IMPROPER DETECTION OF AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION OF POPPET VALVE INSIDE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR TANK LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD-NATURAL VACUUM LEAK DETECTION), WILL BE REPLACED. MODEL 2011 F10. *PE UPDATED 1/11/13. *PE
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BMW 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, CHECK FILLER CAP MESSAGE, ETC.). THIS PROCESS CAN HELP EXPEDITE THE DEFECT ERADICATION PROCESS, ONCE THE ROOT CAUSE BEEN DETERMINED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 8/3/11. *PE UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE
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BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VEHICLES, A DEFECT INVOLVING THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVER HEAT OR FAIL TO COOL ENGINE AND FIRE MAY OCCUR IN VEHICLE OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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BMW: PROBLEM WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND/OR HUD DISPLAYS SWITCHING PARTIALLY OFF OR COMPLETELY INTERMITTENTLY. SITUATION MAY LAST UNTIL NEXT POWER CYCLE. *PE
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BMW: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE OFF AND ON FLASHING LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON ILLUMINATION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN TRANSPORTATION MODE. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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BMW: WIRING ON THE HEADLIGHTS MAY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND THE COVER NOT BEING SECURED PROPERLY. E60/E92. *RM UPDATED 9/30/11. *PE
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BMW: WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING THE OUTSIDE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE OR ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. A DOOR CABLE HAS MOISTURE INTRUSION AND FREEZES. *RM
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BMW: 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 CRANK, LOSS OF POWER, SES LAMP ON, ETC.). THIS PROCESS CAN ALSO HELP EXPEDITE THE DEFECT ERADICATION PROCESS, ONCE THE ROOT CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED. MODELS E60, 61 (5 SERIES), E70 (X5 SPORTS), E71 (X6 SPORTS), E82, E88 (1 SERIES), E89 (Z4), E90, 92, 93 (3 SERIES), F01, F02 (7 SERIES), F07 (GRAN TURISMO 5 SERIES), AND F10 (5 SERIES). NO MODEL YEARS ARE LISTED. *PE UPDATED 2/7/11. *PE UPDATED 6/10/11. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY.
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BMW VEHICLES: REPLACED SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT WILL NOT ENABLE. AFTER REPLACING A CIS (CAPACITIVE SENSING PASSENGER OCCUPANCY MAT), THE NEW MAT WILL NOT ENABLE WHEN USING ISTA/P. HOWEVER, ISTA/P SHOWS THAT THE ACSM (ACTIVE CRASH SAFETY MODULE) WAS CODED CORRECTLY. THE FOLLOWING FAULTS ARE STORED IN THE ACSM CONTROL MODULE:9309ED, 9309F4 AND 930A23. ADSM CODING *PE
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BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *RM
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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BMW: AIRBAG WARNING ILLUMINATED; FC 9309F1 IS STORED IN THE ACSM3. AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND FAULT CODE 9309F1 (FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION) IS STORED IN THE ACTIVE CRASH SAFETY MODULE (ACSM3). THE FAULT IS SET AS A RESULT OF LOW VOLTAGE IN THE VEHICLE. DO NOT REPLACE THE ACSM3 OR THE SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT. CLEAR THE FAULT CODE AND CHECK THE BATTERY CONDITION. IF NECESSARY, PERFORM ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS EXPECTED IN MARCH 2011 TO PREVENT THIS FAULT FROM OCCURRING. MODELS F07, F10, F01, AND F02. NO MODEL YEARS ARE LISTED. *PE
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BMW: INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT START. THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE EMPTY ALTHOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES FUEL IS PRESENT. VARIOUS MISFIRE FAULTS AND/OR FAULTS RELATED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE STORED IN THE DME MEMORY. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR AND THE FUEL TANK SERVICE VALVE PIPE. *PE
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BMW: OIL SEPARATOR-COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. CERTAIN AREAS OF THE US EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. INCLUDE MODELS E39, 46, 53, 60, 83, AND E85. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).