2011 BMW 1 Series

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 2011 BMW 1 Series

Recall Date Component Summary
2012-08-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.

Remedy:

Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.

2010-06-10 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 1-SERIES VEHICLES. IN A CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY, DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PRE-TENSIONER AND LOAD-LIMITER OCCURS.

Remedy:

VEHICLES PRODUCED UP THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 WILL RECEIVE NEW FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR UNITS AND A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS, WHILE VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND MAY 2010 WILL RECEIVE A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2011 BMW 1 Series

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Date Component  
2014-09-08 accelerator/throttle

33 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2011 BMW 1 Series

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Date Component  
2016-11-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10926239
2016-10-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10914128
2016-10-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10911379
2016-09-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10908304
2016-08-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10897392
2016-12-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10937668
2019-05-01 AIR BAGS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11204967
2019-04-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11193250
2018-12-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11161297
2018-04-22 AIR BAGS | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11089274
2018-11-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11153013
2018-07-18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11112223
2017-11-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11044869
2017-10-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11035852
2017-08-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11018738
2016-08-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10892455
2016-06-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10875826
2016-04-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10861473
2016-04-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10854451
2016-03-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10846501
2015-12-20 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10811348
2015-11-04 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10788317
2015-08-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10745872
2015-06-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10725065
2014-09-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10632063
2014-01-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10560143
2012-12-11 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10487977
2012-07-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10464836
2011-01-02 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
ODI Number: 10373797
2010-10-11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10360031
2010-08-05 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10347499
2010-07-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10341539
2017-06-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10993200
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0 Investigations for 2011 BMW 1 Series

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

169 Service Alerts for 2011 BMW 1 Series

Date Description
2017-06-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification

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2021-04-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree

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2021-04-01 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree

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2020-04-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi

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2020-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi

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2019-07-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the

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2019-07-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the

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2019-07-09 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the

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2019-07-10 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory

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2019-07-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Erroneous CC Message Remote control! Do not switch off the engine” is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, “Remote control!” ” Do not switch off the engine” is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). The engine can still be sta

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2019-07-12 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Service Action: CIC – Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. Before delivering affected vehicles to the customer, the Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).

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2019-04-01 140000 AIR BAGS

TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.

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2014-10-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated – Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. The vehicle has lost power; the engine cranks but will not start

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2012-10-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. 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 d

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2013-04-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

?SI B12 14 12 April 2013 Engine Electrical SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 14 12 dated January 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N51, N52K, N52T and N55 Engine: Various Faults S

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2015-05-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify

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2013-01-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

RAD2plus: Radio Causes Battery Drain. The vehicle’s battery state of charge is very low after the vehicle was parked for a longer period of time (e.g., overnight). The RAD2+ radio doesn’t allow the vehicle to enter full sleep mode, and cau

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2013-01-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

RAD2plus: Radio Causes Battery Drain. The vehicle’s battery state of charge is very low after the vehicle was parked for a longer period of time (e.g., overnight). The RAD2+ radio doesn’t allow the vehicle to enter full sleep mode, and cau

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2013-05-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

In all audio modes (radio, CD, AUX-In, etc.), the audio output is distorted. It is more noticeable with high bass and high audio volume settings. There may also be an intermittent interference noise coming from the loudspeakers at low audio

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2018-02-01 140000 AIR BAGS

In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for

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2015-12-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming. Programming with ISTA/P 3.57.4, or a more recent update, displays a new Pop-Up window providing options for systems programming.

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2013-05-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault

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2012-12-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Action: CIC – Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. The Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).

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2013-06-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

BMW NA has agreed to extend the emissions warranties of the turbocharger’s wastegate to: ??8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the vehicle’s original in-service date select the “Vehicle Comment” button to
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2014-10-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: z Call disconnection z Contact List incomplete z General connection failures Apple software iOS 7 a

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2014-10-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

DCT Transmission: Oil Leakage Diagnosis. INFORMATION Incorrect diagnosis of DCT (Double-clutch Transmission) oil leaks may lead to unnecessary part replacements and repeat customer repair visits. When diagnosing complaints related to DCT fl

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2013-03-01 140000 AIR BAGS

Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, “Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy dete

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2014-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify

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2013-03-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map. The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.

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2013-03-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map. The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.

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2013-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Intermittently Stored FM Radio Stations Default to FM 87.7. Intermittently, the stored FM radio stations default to FM 87.7 after vehicle start-up. CAUSE 1. Low battery voltage or voltage drop at the head unit 2. Radio station preset conta

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2013-10-01 220000 SEATS

The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, “Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector.” 1. When the new mat is installed
6

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2013-03-01 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.

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2016-03-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated – Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. The vehicle has lost power; the engine cranks but will not start

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2016-03-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

N51 Engine: Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated – Loss of Power and Various Faults Stored in the DME. The customer complains that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. The vehicle has lost power; the engine cranks but will not start

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2019-01-01 140000 AIR BAGS

TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.

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2019-01-01 140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.

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2013-03-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

N55 Engine Failsafe – FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and the engine has reduced power (engine failsafe mode).

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2013-03-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

N55 Engine Failsafe – FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and the engine has reduced power (engine failsafe mode).

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2016-05-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection – Call is transferred back to the handset. In

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2016-05-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection – Call is transferred back to the handset. In

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2016-02-01 010000 STEERING

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

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2016-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

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2016-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

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2016-02-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

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2013-07-01 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The coding in these vehicles has the CBS displaying the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production, instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.

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2016-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the followi

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2016-02-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the followi

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2016-01-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent – A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.

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2013-08-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

N51, N52K, N52T and N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine exhibits a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illumin

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2016-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.

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2016-02-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.

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2013-02-01 130000 VISIBILITY

Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory

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2013-02-01 020000 SUSPENSION

ActiveE: Rear Underbody Panel Modification. The customer may complain about rubbing/rattling noises coming from the rear axle area when driving over speed bumps. CAUSE The rear underbody panel may be chafing against the rear sub-frame compo

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2013-04-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Roadside Assistance and BMW Online Services Inoperative After Programming. Roadside Assistance and BMW Online services are inoperative after programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48 to 2.49.0. The symptoms are as follows: * BMW Online – No

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2013-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory

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2013-11-01 160000 STRUCTURE

Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory

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2013-11-01 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. The customer notices implausib

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2016-02-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014. SUBJECT N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Inje

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2016-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

SI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014. SUBJECT N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Inje

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2013-08-01 130000 VISIBILITY

Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory

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2013-08-01 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake Fluid Maintenance Service: 36-Month Interval. The CBS displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.

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2014-09-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge * No-start condition * Consumer power reduction (reduced blower

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2017-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This COMBOX and the BMW Assist services that use its functionality w

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2015-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit repo

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2014-06-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: * Call disconnection * Contact List incomplete * General connection failures CAUSE Apple software i

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2014-03-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * BMW Assist Inoperative ? SOS call ? Roadside Assistance c

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2014-03-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * BMW Assist Inoperative ? SOS call ? Roadside Assistance c

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2016-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair

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2016-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: “Title cannot be
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2016-11-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: “Title cannot be
B

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2014-12-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z He or

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2014-12-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z He or

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2014-12-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z He or

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2014-04-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Traffic Information Is Inoperative. The traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * Traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * The traffic list is empty. 1. The Offboard Availability (backend) system is

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2014-03-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

RAD2+ Radio: Background Noise with Audio Turned Off. Background noise (buzzing, crackling, static) can be heard: * At low audio volume * When the radio is turned off * When the ignition is turned off NOTE: Background noise stops when the ra

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2014-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

RAD2+ Radio: Background Noise with Audio Turned Off. Background noise (buzzing, crackling, static) can be heard: * At low audio volume * When the radio is turned off * When the ignition is turned off NOTE: Background noise stops when the ra

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2018-05-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

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2018-05-01 160000 STRUCTURE

RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT

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2018-05-01 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT

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2014-05-01 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Functional Changes. INFORMATION There has been a disruption in the production and supply chain of certain electronic components. These events have influenced global manufacturing facilities, including the

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2014-05-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Functional Changes. INFORMATION There has been a disruption in the production and supply chain of certain electronic components. These events have influenced global manufacturing facilities, including the

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2014-05-01 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The yellow “Service Due” warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor

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2014-05-01 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The yellow “Service Due” warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor

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2014-08-01 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

Creaking or Groaning Noise During Compression and/or Rebound of Front Axle. A grating or groaning noise is heard when the front axle compresses and/or rebounds. This may be heard particularly over speed bump-type surfaces. The noise normall

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2014-08-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Creaking or Groaning Noise During Compression and/or Rebound of Front Axle. A grating or groaning noise is heard when the front axle compresses and/or rebounds. This may be heard particularly over speed bump-type surfaces. The noise normall

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2014-08-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Creaking or Groaning Noise During Compression and/or Rebound of Front Axle. A grating or groaning noise is heard when the front axle compresses and/or rebounds. This may be heard particularly over speed bump-type surfaces. The noise normall

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2016-10-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

USB CABLE: BATTERY DISCHARGE/AUDIO FAILURE/RADIO RECEPTION. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: o Battery discharge w

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2016-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

USB CABLE: BATTERY DISCHARGE/AUDIO FAILURE/RADIO RECEPTION. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or PDC. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible Check Control system message: o Battery discharge w

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2014-07-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of tim

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2017-06-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated July 2014 What’s New: Model – Removed models which no longer support BMW Assist functionality and added new models. Proce

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2017-04-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What’s New: ? Model: All models added along with 6AC option code ? Situation: All information added ? Information: Deleted CDMA related information and added a

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2018-06-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

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2010-08-01 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

BMW: OPERATING DESCRIPTION OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LIGHT. *RM

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2010-08-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: SOME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE N54 ENGINE MAY HAVE AN EXCESSIVE CRANK TIME BEFORE STARTING. *RM

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2010-08-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

BMW: SOME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE N54 ENGINE MAY HAVE AN EXCESSIVE CRANK TIME BEFORE STARTING. *RM

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2013-05-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP FLASHES OR EML LIGHT FLASHERS WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE TO REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. MODELS 2013 E82, 84, 88, 89, 92, 93, F01, 02, 06, 07, 10, 12, 13, 30, 31. *PE

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2013-05-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP FLASHES OR EML LIGHT FLASHERS WITH CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE TO REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. MODELS 2013 E82, 84, 88, 89, 92, 93, F01, 02, 06, 07, 10, 12, 13, 30, 31. *PE

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2012-03-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST VERSION OF ISTA ACTIVEE TO IMPROVE DRIVABILITY CHARACTERISTICS. *KB

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2013-10-01 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

BMW: REPLACEMENT OF THE OC3 SENSOR SEAT MAT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. MODELS E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *KB UPDATED 12/6/13. *PE

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2014-10-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

BMW: EXPERIENCING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, A NOISE, LIKE RATTLING, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *PE UPDATED 10/31/12. *PE MODELS 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25.

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2012-07-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW: PARKING LOCK ADAPTION NEEDS TO BE RELEARNED, VIA SERVICE FUNCTIONS OF ISTA ACTIVEE, AFTER EME, TRANSMISSION/PARKING LOCK REPLACEMENT OF ACTUATOR. *PE

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2011-07-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW: THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS AND THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START. THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE WITH THE REMOTE KEY. THE KEY CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE KEY SLOT. COMMUNICATION TO THE VEHICLE IS NOT POSSIBLE. THE POSITI

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2011-07-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM

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2011-03-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM

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2011-03-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM

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2010-06-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS IS BEING USED ON MANY MODELS TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF DOUBLE-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *RM

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2010-06-01 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM

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2010-06-01 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM

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2014-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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

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2010-11-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

BMW: THE DOOR CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WHEN USING THE KEY OR KEY REMOTE. LUBRICATION OF THE DOOR CAN CAUSE DEFECTS. *RM

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2010-08-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH A FAULT CODE STORED. INTERNAL DMTL PUMP FAILURE.*RM

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2014-08-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

BMW: WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON, ENGINE SPEED WILL FLUCTUATES, INTERMITTENTLY, FROM 500 TO 1,100 RPM, AFTER COMING TO A STOP AND POSSIBLE CAUSE IS DUE TO UNFAVORABLE DME SOFTWARE. MODEL 2010-13 E82 (1 SERIES), E88 (1 SERIES). *PE

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2010-12-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BMW: DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS ENTERRING EMERGENCY MODE AND SOME GEARS CAN’T BE SELECTED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

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2010-12-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW: DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS ENTERRING EMERGENCY MODE AND SOME GEARS CAN’T BE SELECTED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

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2010-12-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION IS ENTERRING EMERGENCY MODE AND SOME GEARS CAN’T BE SELECTED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

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2011-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM

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2011-05-01 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM

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2011-05-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM

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2012-01-01 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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, CHE

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2010-12-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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 CR

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2010-12-01 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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 CR

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2010-12-01 072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

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 CR

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2010-12-01 092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

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 CR

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2010-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: VARIOUS VVT FAULTS STORED IN DME MEMORY. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVABILITY CONCERNS HAS OCCURRED-ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; LOSS OF POWER; ENGINE HAS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE (REDUCED PO

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2010-10-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

BMW: VARIOUS VVT FAULTS STORED IN DME MEMORY. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVABILITY CONCERNS HAS OCCURRED-ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; LOSS OF POWER; ENGINE HAS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE (REDUCED PO

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2010-10-01 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

BMW: VARIOUS VVT FAULTS STORED IN DME MEMORY. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DRIVABILITY CONCERNS HAS OCCURRED-ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; LOSS OF POWER; ENGINE HAS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE (REDUCED PO

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2010-07-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: 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 RECO

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2010-07-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

BMW: 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 RECO

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2010-07-01 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

BMW: 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 RECO

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2010-07-01 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

BMW: 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 RECO

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2010-07-01 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

BMW: ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT BROKEN. THE MODELS UTILIZE A SINGLE SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO MOVE SLIGHTL

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2010-07-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

BMW: ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT BROKEN. THE MODELS UTILIZE A SINGLE SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO MOVE SLIGHTL

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2010-07-01 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

BMW: ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT BROKEN. THE MODELS UTILIZE A SINGLE SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO MOVE SLIGHTL

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2010-07-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

BMW: ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT BROKEN. THE MODELS UTILIZE A SINGLE SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO MOVE SLIGHTL

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2009-10-01 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

BMW VEHICLES: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START; FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY; FAULT CODE 2A1C (FUEL LEVEL PLAUSIBILITY) IS STORED IN MSV80. RIGHT SIDE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS DISLODGE

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2014-06-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

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2014-06-01 340000 COMMUNICATION

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.

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2010-09-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM

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2010-09-01 140000 AIR BAGS

BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM

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2010-09-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM

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2012-03-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. ENGINE SPEED ONLY INCREASES WHILE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. *RM UPDATED ON 5/1/2012. *KB

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2011-06-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MODULE. DATA CAN’T BE READ FROM THE MODULE’S MEMORY. *RM UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE

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2011-06-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MODULE. DATA CAN’T BE READ FROM THE MODULE’S MEMORY. *RM UPDATED 8/10/11. *PE

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2012-01-01 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROGRAMMING ISSUE. *RM UPDATED 1/4/12. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE

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2012-01-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A PROGRAMMING ISSUE. *RM UPDATED 1/4/12. *PE UPDATED 4/24/12. *PE

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2014-10-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

BMW: THE CAMSHAFT (VANOS) ADJUSTMENT UNITS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLE, HAD THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDED, WITHOUT THE LIMITATION OF MILEAGE, TO 10 YEARS. *PE

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2013-08-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

BMW: CORRSION PROTECTION IS INSUFFICIENT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRUNK AROUND THE BATTERY CONNECTOR WHICH COULD LEAD TO CORROSION OF THE BODY. *KB UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE

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2013-08-01 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

BMW: CORRSION PROTECTION IS INSUFFICIENT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRUNK AROUND THE BATTERY CONNECTOR WHICH COULD LEAD TO CORROSION OF THE BODY. *KB UPDATED 11/1/13. *PE

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2014-01-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: SERVICE ENGINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES. VEHICLE MAY HAVE REDUCED POWER OUTPUT. FAULT CODE MAY NOT CLEAR FROM DME FAULT MEMORY. *KB UPDATED ON 11/8/2013. *KB UPDATED 2/21/2014 *JS UPDATED 3/11/14. *

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2013-01-01 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. BMW F25, AND F30 MODELS. *KB

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2013-01-01 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GUAGES ARE INOPERATIVE. BMW MODEL F30. *KB

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2013-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DURING THE SCHEDULED 3 MONTH/ 5,000 MILE SERVICE IT COULD POSSIBLY BE DETERMINED THAT SOME OF THE CONTACT PROTECTIVE SLEEVE S IN THE CHARGING SOCKET MAY BE MISSING. BMW MODEL E28E. *KB

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2013-01-01 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

ASC (AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL) OPERATION TO SENSITIVE. CRUISE CONTROL ACTION FUNCTION CAN OCCASIONALLY ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE DUE TO THE ASC IMPLAUSABILITY WHEN THE DSC WARNING LAMP IS FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. BMW. *KB

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2013-03-01 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB

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2010-08-01 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM

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2013-03-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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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2013-03-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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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2012-08-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW: INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE TO E MOTOR GREASING WHERE THE EME/E MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED. THE CABLES, EME HIGH VOLTAGE, SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY POSITION TO AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED FASTENERS IN REAR RIGHT WHEEL H

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2012-08-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BMW: INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE TO E MOTOR GREASING WHERE THE EME/E MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED. THE CABLES, EME HIGH VOLTAGE, SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY POSITION TO AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED FASTENERS IN REAR RIGHT WHEEL H

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2012-08-01 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

BMW: REINSTALL THE EPS HARNESS IN CORRECTLY, FACTORY POSITION, AFTER REPLACING EPS STEERING RACK. IF ROUTED INCORRECTLY, MAY CONTACT SUBFRAME MEMBER AND DAMAGE HARNESS INSULATION. MODEL E82E (1 SERIES). NO MODEL YEAR LISTED. *PE

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2011-04-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM

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2012-08-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F1

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2012-08-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION AND VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED IN CID (CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY) AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE MODELS 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F1

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2011-09-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE JBE (JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS) MODULE FAILS PROGRAMMING DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE VEHICLE. *PE

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2010-11-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

BMW: IMMEDIATELY AFTER A COLD START IF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE TURNED ON SUCH AS HEATED SEATS IT MAY SWITCH OFF AFTER 5-10 SECONDS BECAUSE OF A VOLTAGE LEVEL DIP. *RM

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2011-01-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW: THERE ARE HIGH FUEL PRESSURE FAULTS STORED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM

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2011-01-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM

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2011-09-01 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

BMW: MOUNTING TENSION OR THE CUTOUT AREA OF THE TRUNK FOR THE LIGHT IS CAUSING THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS TO CRACK. THIS IS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK IN. *RM UPDATED 1/06/12. *PE

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