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2005 BMW 5-Series Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
06/05/15 NHTSA ID: 10057534
TSB ID: SIB-34-04-14

BMW: running noises heard when brakes are applied, with high brake loads; through wheel opening, visible cracks can be seen in brake discs and steering wheel torsional vibrates when applying brakes.
01/06/12 NHTSA ID: 10042684
TSB ID: SIB-13-13-10

BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times.
09/13/11 NHTSA ID: 10040853
TSB ID: SIB-33-01-02

BMW: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
09/13/11 NHTSA ID: 10040852
TSB ID: SIB-12-15-11

BMW: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues.
04/27/11 NHTSA ID: 10037010
TSB ID: SIB-11-08-03

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.
04/25/11 NHTSA ID: 10036979
TSB ID: SIB-32-04-07

BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
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07/14/10 NHTSA ID: 10033130
TSB ID: SIB-16-02-09

BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
05/26/10 NHTSA ID: 10032809
TSB ID: SIB-11-14-07

BMW vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o
05/21/10 NHTSA ID: 10032779
TSB ID: SIB-11-02-08

BMW vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c
04/23/10 NHTSA ID: 10032646
TSB ID: SIB-12-26-09

BMW vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode.
01/06/10 NHTSA ID: 10031684
TSB ID: SI-B12-28-07

BMW: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed.
08/04/09 NHTSA ID: 10030117
TSB ID: SI-B-11-05-05

BMW vehicle: vehicles may be difficult to start, run rough and have the service engine soon lamp illuminated. the vanos solenoid valve is jammed or sticking.
07/13/09 NHTSA ID: 10029684
TSB ID: SI-B12-02-09

BMW: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. when diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or large leak in relation to the tank ventilation or evaporati
07/08/09 NHTSA ID: 10029444
TSB ID: SI-B37-01-09

BMW: vehicle has a check control message self leveling suspension failed/malfunctioning displayed. at least one of the following fault codes is stored and is currently present in the ehc control unit: 5f98 control time fault lifting rear le
06/12/09 NHTSA ID: 10029025
TSB ID: SI-B-11-01-07

BMW: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v
08/22/08 NHTSA ID: 10025584
TSB ID: SI B11 13 07

N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production.
08/21/08 NHTSA ID: 10025573
TSB ID: SI B12 01 08

N52 edk throttle jamming faults 2d09, 2ced and 2cec. model e90 and e91 (3 series) and e60 and e61 (5 series), all models up to 11/2005 with n52 engine.
06/29/07 NHTSA ID: 10022023
TSB ID: 110107

Crankcase ventilation system - cold climate conditions. updated on 10/17/07. *nj updated 6/15/09.
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05/22/06 NHTSA ID: 10020005
TSB ID: 130206

Top tier detergent gasoline in BMW vehicles.
05/22/06 NHTSA ID: 10019998
TSB ID: 120606

Voluntary emissions recall 06e-a01: n52 - programming vehicle for obd diagnostic. may cause the obd diagnostic not to detect potential malfunctions of various emission relevant sensors, consequently, the service engine soon light will not
05/09/06 NHTSA ID: 10019897
TSB ID: 110106

S85 engine oil level and oil service information. *ak
07/15/05 NHTSA ID: 10015410
TSB ID: 120405

Check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. BMW e90 (3 series) all e90 (3 series) and e60 (5 series) models equipped with n52 engine.
03/07/13 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10051439
TSB ID: SIB240812

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
08/15/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10040045
TSB ID: SIB-23-01-08

BMW: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
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02/07/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10035010
TSB ID: SIB-24-01-08

BMW vehicle: transmission warning light is illuminated and the transmission enters failsafe mode. fault code 4f81 (ratio monitoring, clutch a), in some cases combined with the subsequent faults 507b/507c (parking gear sensor implausible s
06/02/10 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10032849
TSB ID: SIB-34-07-07

BMW vehicle: dsc disabling function. due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple functionality-default state-dsc on; short press-mdm on (green
05/28/10 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10032825
TSB ID: SIB-25-03-07

BMW vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. the direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is interrupted. no model years listed.
09/27/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10016686
TSB ID: 240205

Service action-replace mechatronic adapter. BMW e90 and e60 *sc
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.
03/11/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10051519
TSB ID: SIB-61-37-12

BMW: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. updated 03/11/2013 *js
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05/07/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044024
TSB ID: B61-17-12

BMW: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. this situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up to march 2012. *js
04/23/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10043714
TSB ID: SIB-61-06-12

BMW: steering column switch center contains one or more faults: internal control, steering wheel lock range exceeded, wiper angle defective. various check control messages appear with airbag warning lamp illuminated.
08/15/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10040057
TSB ID: SIB-63-03-11

BMW: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. e60/e92. updated 9/30/11.
04/27/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037025
TSB ID: SIB-63-02-01

BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
05/21/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032781
TSB ID: SIB-12-09-08

BMW vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea
05/21/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032780
TSB ID: SIB-12-09-07

BMW vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed.
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04/23/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032650
TSB ID: SIB-12-07-06

BMW: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08.
07/13/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10029605
TSB ID: SIB-65-75-06

BMW service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat.
07/08/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10029426
TSB ID: SIB-24-03-09REV

BMW: one or a combination of the following situations may exist: intermittent harsh 4-3, 3-2 or 2-1 downshift (jolt) when coming to a stop with light brake application; jolts and/or jerks felt when reaccelerating after coasting; and judder
07/01/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10029257
TSB ID: SI-B-62-01-09

BMW: all instrument dials are inoperative and the illumination of the information display in the instrument cluster is very bright.
03/26/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028370
TSB ID: SI-B-12-04-05

BMW: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. updated 5/24/11.
02/04/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10027786
TSB ID: SI-B61-13-06

BMW vehicle: various electrical problems caused by water ingress. water ingress in luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with mpm (micro power module); pdc (park distance control); m-ask (multi audi
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09/22/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10025983
TSB ID: SI B63-04-08

BMW: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. water or condensation in one or both headlamps. models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. model years 2000-20008.
09/01/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10020293
TSB ID: 721106

Airbag warning lamp illuminated, fc 9404.
03/03/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012498
TSB ID: 7220005

Airbag warning light is illuminated, and fault code 71 (seat occupancy detector) is stored in mrs4rd. BMW e83 (x3). model year unknown.
08/15/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10040046
TSB ID: SIB-51-11-11

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.
02/11/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10035244
TSB ID: SIB-63-10-10

BMW vehicle: adaptive headlights. a check control (cc) message is displayed for the adaptive headlights. the headlamps no longer turn with steering wheel movement. fault code 800fc6 is entered in the footwell module (frm3). a second tu
02/11/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10035246
TSB ID: SIB-65-22-10

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
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10/07/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10026205
TSB ID: SI-B11-01-08

BMW: replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. models e60 (5 series), e70 (x5 series), e83 (x3 series), e9x (3 series).
04/21/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10024510
TSB ID: SI B65 25 07

Recode or replace oc3 seat mat. vehicles produced up to march 31, 2005. *nj
05/22/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10020004
TSB ID: 360406

Nitrogen inflated tires.

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BMW 5-Series 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.