Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 128 are official communications between BMW & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #SIM010617

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10215023

      Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #B011014

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135011

      ENGINE CAMSHAFT (VANOS) ADJUSTMENT UNITS: BMW of North America, LLC (OBMW NAO) is extending the limited warranty for the Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units on certain model BMW vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged 6-cylinder ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #121412

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162395

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIM010717

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10215024

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

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SIB-17-02-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053585

      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. *KB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249027

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B170318

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10193494

      Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). Read More »

    • TSB #B840214

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136745

      ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #B510415

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10193495

      The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #121412

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162395

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIM010917

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10215025

      Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #B840314

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142945

      Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #B650709

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145306

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #B650709

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10143564

      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 ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #121412

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162395

      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. Read More »