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2012 BMW X5 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
05/14/18 NHTSA ID: 10136718
TSB ID: B180217

Diagnosing selective catalyst reduction (scr) efficiency faults: the service engine soon light is on.
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10135019
TSB ID: B110115

Engine oil quick reference chart and drain plug torque: the current version of ista/d has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the n63r engine and xdrive.
07/14/16 NHTSA ID: 10076475
TSB ID: SI B11 05 16

Service action: s63 engine ? replace crankcase vent connecting line the crankcase ventilation connection line may deteriorate prematurely causing any of the following: ? vacuum leak ? various fault codes related to mixture control
02/02/16 NHTSA ID: 10059089
TSB ID: 34 04 15

BMW - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees
01/11/16 NHTSA ID: 10059006
TSB ID: 13 06 15

Incorrect dde calibration for readines monitoring.
09/25/15 NHTSA ID: 10058483
TSB ID: SIB-13-04-15

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.
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06/05/15 NHTSA ID: 10057527
TSB ID: SIB-16-16-14

BMW: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
05/19/15 NHTSA ID: 10057341
TSB ID: SIB-16-15-14

BMW: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination.
05/19/15 NHTSA ID: 10057338
TSB ID: SIB-11-16-14

BMW: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. updated 9/25/15. updated 10/6/15.
05/19/15 NHTSA ID: 10057337
TSB ID: SIB-11-14-14

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.
09/02/14 NHTSA ID: 10056094
TSB ID: SIB-33-03-14

BMW: due to guide supports being incorrect, the rear shock absorbers were assembled, which within a low mileage causes a rattling noise. model f15 (x5).
12/11/13 NHTSA ID: 10054008
TSB ID: SIB-11-06-13

BMW: some vehicles may experience high pressure exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler leaking from flexible pipe, due to excessive vibration and/or tension at flexible elbow of egr cooler. model e70 (xdrive35d). no model year.
11/08/13 NHTSA ID: 10053585
TSB ID: SIB-17-02-09

BMW: oil leaks from the air hose on turbocharger. this is designated for e70, and e90 models with m57y diesel engines. service engine soon lamp may be illuminated.
07/17/13 NHTSA ID: 10052359
TSB ID: SIB-13-07-12

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.
07/17/13 NHTSA ID: 10052360
TSB ID: SIB-24-03-13

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.
07/09/13 NHTSA ID: 10052295
TSB ID: SIB-12-08-13

BMW: while on hills, engine response may not be fulfilled, when accelerator pedal is depressed and if auto hold function is activated. models 2010-2013 e70, e71.
03/05/13 NHTSA ID: 10051419
TSB ID: SIB160712

BMW: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. this may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level se
03/05/13 NHTSA ID: 10051299
TSB ID: SIB-010511

BMW: see document search button for owner letter. n52k engine dmtl pump: emissions warranty extensions to 10 years/120,000 miles. BMW has become aware of a potential problem with the durability of the tank leak diagnostic module (dmtl) pu
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01/18/13 NHTSA ID: 10049679
TSB ID: SIB-12-18-12

BMW: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. all models. no model
01/18/13 NHTSA ID: 10049699
TSB ID: SIB-13-06-12

BMW: when using one of the test plans and ista/d 2.33, will encounter, in the display, an error, when diagnosing low pressure fuel supply sensor that need not be replaced. models 370, 71, 72, f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13. no model years l
01/15/13 NHTSA ID: 10049299
TSB ID: SIB-12-09-12

BMW: without relevant faults stored in dme memory, when at low speed maneuvering and idling, or steering turned to full lock position, or driving off throttle (coasting) and braking at 10mph, vehicle would idle speed may fluctuate up and do
01/15/13 NHTSA ID: 10049439
TSB ID: SB-1214

BMW: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. no models or model years listed.
10/31/12 NHTSA ID: 10046859
TSB ID: SIB-11-08-12

BMW: due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil is leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. models e70, e71, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12, f13. no model years listed.
08/27/12 NHTSA ID: 10045283
TSB ID: SIB-12-14-12

BMW: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. updated 10/31/12. models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25.
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06/05/12 NHTSA ID: 10044290
TSB ID: SI-B-11-05-12

BMW: service engine soon light comes on. engine breather line (crankcase ventilation hose) failed, causing vehicle to run rough. this is due to plastic material used for crankcase ventilation hose becomes brittle and break.
05/07/12 NHTSA ID: 10044019
TSB ID: SIB-12-05-12

BMW: the engine speed may drop significantly below normal idling speed if the steering wheel is turned at sharply lower road speeds. *js updated on 4/18/2013. updated 7/9/13.
05/01/12 NHTSA ID: 10043910
TSB ID: SIB-24-02-12

BMW: delay in engine response. updated 08/06/2014 *js
12/07/11 NHTSA ID: 10042471
TSB ID: SIB-16-05-11

BMW: fuel gauge sensor is not registering correct fuel level of full or near empty properly. improvement task force available to help with diagnosis and repair of fuel level sensor. updated 4/23/12. updated 5/1/2012
12/07/11 NHTSA ID: 10042469
TSB ID: SIB-51-34-11

BMW: over the lifetime of the vehicle, corrosion formation could occur due to water entering the engine compartment. engine compartment center bulkhead partition should be sealed.
09/30/11 NHTSA ID: 10041407
TSB ID: SIB-12-16-11

BMW: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. updated on 4/24/2013.
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04/23/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10135021
TSB ID: B110916

N63, n63tu, s63 and s63tu engines: oil leak from the rear: customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. when verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136745
TSB ID: B840214

Connecteddrive/BMW assist system diagnosis information
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136352
TSB ID: B613014

BMW maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure: this bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above.
06/22/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057707
TSB ID: SI B65 04 14

BMW:some BMW models may or may not display airbag warning light. *ta
06/09/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057566
TSB ID: SIB-63-09-14

BMW: some vehicles, with 552 option, are experiencing a malfunction of led headlight on one where it flickers on an doff during driving and the control check message is indicating defective driving light or parking light.
09/02/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056099
TSB ID: SIB-84-03-14

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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07/17/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052365
TSB ID: SIB-34-06-12

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.
07/17/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052363
TSB ID: SIB-27-02-12

BMW: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2009-2012 f30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12
05/01/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10052012
TSB ID: SIB-61-13-05

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.
04/25/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10051971
TSB ID: SIB-61-05-12

BMW: batter discharged because of unfavorable driving profile. this is caused on short trips (less than 3 miles) or when the telephone or entertainment system is used for up to 30 minutes while vehicle is stationary. models x5, x6 all mod
04/30/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10043862
TSB ID: SIB-61-02-12

BMW: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f1
01/06/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042704
TSB ID: SIB-63-05-11

BMW: on certain vehicles, the xenon headlamp often have no trouble found when returned and tested thru warranty parts system. the root cause is not possible to be identify.
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01/06/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042686
TSB ID: SIB-61-06-11

BMW: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle.
12/07/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042465
TSB ID: SIB-61-12-11

BMW: vehicle not operating properly because of various electrical malfunctions not working.
01/06/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10058973
TSB ID: 01 15 15

Limited warranty has been extended to certain vehicles for 10 years/120,000 miles. which ever comes first.
05/19/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10057336
TSB ID: SIB-01-13-14

BMW: new service program procedure is now available regarding the brake fluid, tire pressures, lock/striker adjustments for trunk or tailgate, battery, exterior lighting.
01/15/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10049319
TSB ID: SIB-31-01-12

BMW: while maneuvering at low speeds, movement between surface contacts of swivel bearing and wheel bearing, can cause clicking noises. models e70, 71, f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, and 13. no model years listed. updated 11/1
01/15/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10049339
TSB ID: SIB-710212

BMW: incorrect model year label (2013) for emissions recall campaign, on certain vehicles, was installed under the hood and needs to be removed and replaced with correct model year label (2012). model 2012 x5.
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01/06/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10042724
TSB ID: SIB-41-01-11

BMW: on certain vehicles, under the engine hood, an incorrect emission label (2011) has been installed instead of the 2012 emission label.

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BMW X5 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.