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2013 BMW 5-Series Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
05/14/18 NHTSA ID: 10136735
TSB ID: B622017

N63t ccm low oil level not displayed: drivetrain malfunction warning is illuminated, and dme fault code 1c4002 (engine oil level: too low) is stored.
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10135022
TSB ID: B111116

N20 engine oil feed line to the turbocharger:within the BMW ?model? vehicles listed above, BMW of north america, llc (?BMW na?) is extending the limited warranty for the engine oil feed line to the turbocharger
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.
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10135050
TSB ID: B662317

Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
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.
11/08/13 NHTSA ID: 10053584
TSB ID: SB-11-05-13

BMW: check coolant message illuminated. according to the dealer there are traces of coolant leaking into the engine compartment at the turbochargers. vehicles with s63t engine.
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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
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.
06/10/11 NHTSA ID: 10038217
TSB ID: SIB-11-03-08

BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. updated on 4/24/2013.
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
04/23/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10135032
TSB ID: B340515

Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136738
TSB ID: B650915

Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
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.
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136355
TSB ID: B630516

Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation: water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136360
TSB ID: B651216

Integrated navigation voice not loud enough: integrated navigation voice guidance is not loud enough to be heard over loud music.
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136361
TSB ID: B651312

Headunit navigation maps (hu-h hu-h2 hu-b): the headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10135995
TSB ID: B662317

Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
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04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10135054
TSB ID: B841117

BMW apps randomly starts playing on its own: while listening to fm, or am, or satellite radio (sdars), the audio source randomly switches to BMW apps (pandora, spotify, audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
01/11/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10059002
TSB ID: 12 19 15

The electric machine electronics connection for the b+ that leads to the 12v battery that moves energy from the dc/dc converter may corrode over time, which could break in some cases. this would interrupt the output from the dc/dc and would
09/25/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058471
TSB ID: SIB-12-19=15

BMW: some vehicles b+ cable to 12v battery will corrode overtime and break causing output to dc/dc converter to be interrupted. model 2011-13 activehybrid 5, 7.
09/25/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058465
TSB ID: SIB-12-14-15

BMW: due to software issue after programming, check engine light (cel) will illuminate. model f10, f02. no years listed. *ps
06/09/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057567
TSB ID: SIB-63-10-14

BMW: some vehicles experiencing various message displayed regarding malfunction of led headlight, with options 0552 and 0524.
06/09/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057568
TSB ID: SIB-63-11-14

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.
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10/24/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056303
TSB ID: SIB-62-01-14

BMW: some vehicles may experience and error in application between lane departure warning control unit and head up display, through software update, is not completely displayed. model f10, f12, f13. no model years listed. *p
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.
05/07/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10136344
TSB ID: B513016

Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10135020
TSB ID: B110118

N63t ccm low oil level not displayed: drivetrain malfunction warning is illuminated, and dme fault code 1c4002 (engine oil level: too low) is stored. customer complains that check control message (?low oil level?) has never been displayed.

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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.