2011 BMW 5 Series service bulletins & manufacturer communications
68 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 5 Series. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 67Service campaign 1
- 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 e…B110614 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Mar 27, 2025
- 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…B650425 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 20, 2025
- 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 pump…B131110 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Sep 16, 2024
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2024
- 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. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- 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: …B160623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 20, 2023
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ  s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical…B653423 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 22, 2023
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.B660523 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 19, 2023
- The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecificationSIM010717 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2017
- Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees *ma34 04 15 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Faulty codes in the dme for the engine thermostat activates the service engine soon light. *ma11 11 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Engine failure warning and reduced engine output will occur due to high-pressure pump failure. *ma13 02 15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2015
- 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) d…SIB-01-05-15 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2015
- The plastic oil filter might fail which will cause a leakage to the internal and /or external engine oil or coolant11 13 15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2015
- 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. Mo…SIB-13-04-15 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 1, 2015
- 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. *peSIB-11-23-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 1, 2015
- Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *SIB-16-16-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2015
- Bmw: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination. *peSIB-16-15-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2014
- 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, f0…SIB-63-11-14 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2014
- 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. *…SIB-32-04-14 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2014
- 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. *peSIB-11-14-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units, on certain vehicle, had the limited warranty extended, without the limitation of mileage, to 10 years. *peSIB-01-10-14 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 1, 2014
- 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, …SIB-12-14-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2014
- 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.SIB-84-03-14 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Jun 1, 2014
- 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, 0…SIB-36-03-14 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Bmw: delay in engine response. *kb updated 08/06/2014 *jsSIB-24-02-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2014
- 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 *jsSIB-12-14-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2014
- 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. *peSIB-12-13-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Bmw: software error causing the parking assistant system to malfunction. Models 2010-2013 f10, 10h, 12, 13. *peSIB-66-03-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- 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…SIB-64-05-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- 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,…SIB-34-06-12 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2013
- 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 …SIB-24-03-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2013
- 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…SIB-13-07-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2013
- Bmw: on some vehicles, engine may go into failsafe program when vehicle accelerates due to unfavorable dme software. Models 2010-2013 f10, f13, f12. *peSIB-12-10-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2013
- 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…SI-B-12-22-11 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2013
- 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. *kbSIB-61-13-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
- 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. *kbSIB-13-01-13 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kbSIB-12-16-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kbSIB-11-03-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Airbag warning lamp illuminated; shorted wire in front seat harness. Bmw models f07, and f10. Model years 2009-2013. *kbSB-65-01-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2013
- 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. Ther…SIB-12-09-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2013
- 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…SIB240812 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2012
- 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 1/11/1…SIB-11-07-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Bmw: there are various electrical malfunctions, for example: central locking, radio reception, tailgate, and rear lighting. Fatigued and broken wires in tailgate harness. The probl…SI-B61-07-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2012
- 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 det…SIB-16-08-12 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2012
- Bmw: the evaporative system leakage is found, when using the nvld tank leakage test plan. *pe updated 1/18/13. *peSIB-16-03-12 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2012
- 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, e…SIB-61-02-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2012
- Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. Wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm updated 7/17/12. *peSIB-11-13-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2012
- Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relati…SIB-16-04-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2012
- 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 engin…RC-11V-521 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2011
- Bmw: when driving off or during a load reversal, a clicking noise is heard from the rear axle. *peSIB-33-03-11 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2011
- Bmw: problem with instrument cluster and/or hud displays switching partially off or completely intermittently. Situation may last until next power cycle. *peSIB-62-04-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2011
- Bmw: information is being provided regarding the off and on flashing light or service engine soon illumination while vehicle is in transportation mode. *peSIB-12-24-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2011
- Bmw: changes have been made to the vehicle¿s display elements of the tire pressure monitor system. *rmSIB-36-02-11 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Aug 1, 2011
- 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. *peSIB-63-03-11 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2011
- 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. *rmSIB-51-11-11 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rmSIB-23-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a software problem is causing the transmission to enter safety mode with the transmission light on. There is a stored trouble code. *rmSIB-24-02-11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2011
- Bmw: there is a software error causing the sleep mode of the vehicle to be delayed which could drain the battery. *rmSIB-34-05-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2010
- 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 …SI-B13-08-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2010
- 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.…SIB-65-22-10 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.*rmTS-12-19-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rmSIB-63-02-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- 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. *rmSIB-11-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- 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 occupan…SI-B65-08-10 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 1, 2010
- 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 faul…SI-B16-07-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2010
- 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 experienc…SI-B11-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rmSIB-32-04-07 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2010