Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 320 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.

    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    • TSB #SIB-22-01-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032815

      BMW VEHICLE: NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE/RIGHT SIDE. A GRINDING OR SCRAPING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHILE CORNERING AT VEHICLE SPEEDS UP TO 30 MPH. Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SIB-32-04-07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036979

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-32-04-07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036979

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SIB-32-04-07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036979

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-32-04-07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036979

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SIB-41-02-09

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033135

      BMW VEHICLES: REAR AXLE CARRIER (SUB FRAME) SUPPORT PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A FRACTURE IN THE STEEL BODY STRUCTURE COULD FORM IN THE AREA AROUND ONE OF THE REAR AXLE CARRIER MOUNTING POINTS. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #SI-B-34-11-08

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030844

      BMW VEHICLES: TEILECLEARING FOR DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC). A PART REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BY SUBMITTING A TC CASE IN PUMA BEFORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DSC COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLES ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #340701

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628369

      SERVICE ACTION TO INSTALL BRAKE LINE ISOLATOR TO ELIMINATE CLICKING OR POPPING NOISE. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    • TSB #SI-B-34-11-08

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030844

      BMW VEHICLES: TEILECLEARING FOR DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC). A PART REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BY SUBMITTING A TC CASE IN PUMA BEFORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DSC COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLES ... Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SIB122512

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051359

      BMW: VEHICLE DOES NOT START: LOOSE GROUND Z6000 *4B. COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE BMW NEW VEHICLE/SAV LIMITED WARRANTY. *JS Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SIB-12-16-07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040170

      BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SIB-12-21-10

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037079

      BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE CRANKS WITH NO START. *RM UPDATED 5/19/15. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-11-02-08

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032779

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-15-11

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040852

      BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-11-08-03

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037010

      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. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-13-07-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036982

      BMW: THERE IS A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AND "SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT" WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL IN HIGH ALTITUDES DURING COLD WEATHER. THERE MAY BE SIX DIFFERENT FAULT CODES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-13-06-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036985

      BMW: A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. THE ENGINE WILL ONLY OPERATE TO 1500 RPMS AND LACKS POWER. THERE IS A SOFTWARE APPLICATION ERROR. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-07-06

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032650

      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. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-12-08

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028525

      BMW: SERVICE ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. DME FC 2A15 MINOR LEAK AND 2A16 SUPERFINE LEAK IN EVAPORATION SYSTEM. TANK VENTILATION CORRUGATED HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LOW SIDE AIR CONDITIONING PRESSURE LINE ALUMINUM FERREL. Read More »

    • TSB #SI B11 13 07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025584

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SI B12 01 08

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025573

      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. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-11-14-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032809

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-20-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032812

      BMW VEHICLE: M54/M56-MIXTURE TOO LEAN-FAULT CODES 2882/2883 ARE STORED IN THE DME. COMPLAINTS THAT SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THE FAULT CODES 2882/2883-FUEL TRIM, MIXTURE TOO LEAN ARE STORED IN THE DME. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-22-01-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032815

      BMW VEHICLE: NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE/RIGHT SIDE. A GRINDING OR SCRAPING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHILE CORNERING AT VEHICLE SPEEDS UP TO 30 MPH. Read More »

    • TSB #120405

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015410

      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. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #122305

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019498

      S54B32 - SPECIAL LIMITED AIR MASS METER WARRANTY OF 7 YEARS/70,000 MILES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #122305

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019498

      S54B32 - SPECIAL LIMITED AIR MASS METER WARRANTY OF 7 YEARS/70,000 MILES. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #SIB120302

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633437

      SUBJECT REGARDING DME REPROGRAMMING FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #000200

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621535

      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #000200

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618601

      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SI B11 13 07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025584

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-11-14-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032809

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SIB-11-02-08

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032779

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-16-03-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036981

      BMW: WARNING MESSAGE ON ABOUT LOW DIESEL EXHAUST FUEL LEVEL AND THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WITHIN 999 MILES. THE LIGHT COMES ON A FEW THOUSAND MILES EARLIER THAN A RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-11-02-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036983

      BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH DIESEL ENGINES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-07-06

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032650

      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. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SI B11 13 07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025584

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-11-14-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032809

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #SIB-12-12-08

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028525

      BMW: SERVICE ENGINE LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. DME FC 2A15 MINOR LEAK AND 2A16 SUPERFINE LEAK IN EVAPORATION SYSTEM. TANK VENTILATION CORRUGATED HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LOW SIDE AIR CONDITIONING PRESSURE LINE ALUMINUM FERREL. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #SI-B12-22-08

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032574

      BMW: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 08E-A03; M3 S54-DME REPROGRAMMING FOR CATALYST CONVERSION DIAGNOSIS. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-24-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032814

      BMW VEHICLE: S54-CATALYST PROTECTION MODE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL. COMPLAINTS THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #SIB-13-02-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036984

      BMW: IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO PERFORM A FUEL QUALITY DETECTION TEST ON VEHICLES WITH AN N54 ENGINE. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-24-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032814

      BMW VEHICLE: S54-CATALYST PROTECTION MODE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL. COMPLAINTS THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SIB-12-24-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032814

      BMW VEHICLE: S54-CATALYST PROTECTION MODE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL. COMPLAINTS THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #SIB-16-02-09

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033130

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-16-02-09

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033130

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-16-02-09

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033130

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-16-02-09

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033130

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-16-01-06

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032989

      BMW: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE CASE WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    • TSB #SIB-16-03-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036981

      BMW: WARNING MESSAGE ON ABOUT LOW DIESEL EXHAUST FUEL LEVEL AND THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WITHIN 999 MILES. THE LIGHT COMES ON A FEW THOUSAND MILES EARLIER THAN A RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-13-02-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036984

      BMW: IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO PERFORM A FUEL QUALITY DETECTION TEST ON VEHICLES WITH AN N54 ENGINE. *RM Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #SIB-16-01-06

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032989

      BMW: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE CASE WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #620401

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628414

      ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH A FULL TANK OF GASOLINE, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #620401

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628380

      ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH A FULL TANK OF GASOLINE, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL, THE NEEDLE STOPS JUST SHORT OF THE FULL MARK. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #SIB-16-08-06

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033131

      BMW VEHICLES: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START; FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY; FAULT CODE 2A1C (FUEL LEVEL PLAUSIBILITY) IS STORED IN MSV80. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #SIB-16-01-06

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032989

      BMW: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE CASE WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

    • TSB #SIB-12-20-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032812

      BMW VEHICLE: M54/M56-MIXTURE TOO LEAN-FAULT CODES 2882/2883 ARE STORED IN THE DME. COMPLAINTS THAT SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THE FAULT CODES 2882/2883-FUEL TRIM, MIXTURE TOO LEAN ARE STORED IN THE DME. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SIB-28-02-08

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036980

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS IS BEING USED ON MANY MODELS TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF DOUBLE-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-34-078-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032827

      BMW VEHICLES: DSC DISABLING FUNCTION. DSC OFF FUNCTION HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN M5 AND M6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SIB270212

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051459

      BMW: DSC WARNING LIGHT IS ON. THE WARNING LAMPS FOR DSC, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY ALSO BE A WARNING IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. *JS Read More »

    • TSB #SIB240202

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633415

      SUBJECT REGARDING HARD SHIFTS, LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #240500

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628420

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT ERRATIC/HARSH SHIFTING AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND NO START/NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #240200

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628425

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF HARD OR NO SHIFT AND GEAR ERROR FAULT CODES 50, 52, 53, OR 55 IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-21-10

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037079

      BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE CRANKS WITH NO START. *RM UPDATED 5/19/15. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-61-01-11

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040736

      BMW: VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING INCLUDING: INSTRUMENTS, DOOR LOCKS, WIPERS, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THERE MAY ALSO BE WARNING LIGHTS ON. K-CAN WIRING IN THE VEHICLE SHORTED. *RM UPDATED 10/5/11. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-51-19-07

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030626

      BMW VEHICLES: DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOB OR CENTRAL LOCKING BUTTON. *PE UPDATED1/4/10. *PE UPDATED 5/24/10. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #610201

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628387

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS AND IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATIONS WHEN BOTH SEAT HEATING ELEMENTS ARE TURNED ON. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #610201

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622286

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS AND IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATIONS WHEN BOTH SEAT HEATING ELEMENTS ARE TURNED ON. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #SIB-61-37-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051519

      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 Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SIB-61-01-11

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040736

      BMW: VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING INCLUDING: INSTRUMENTS, DOOR LOCKS, WIPERS, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THERE MAY ALSO BE WARNING LIGHTS ON. K-CAN WIRING IN THE VEHICLE SHORTED. *RM UPDATED 10/5/11. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-65-36-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037078

      BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SIB-72-05-07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040049

      BMW: A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING ONE OR BOTH OF THE SEAT BELT ASSISTANTS TO NOT EXTEND FULLY OR MAY NOT EXTEND AT ALL. THE POSITION AT WHICH THE ASSISTANT COMES TO REST VARIES. E92. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-16-07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040170

      BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-65-36-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037078

      BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-13-06-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036985

      BMW: A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. THE ENGINE WILL ONLY OPERATE TO 1500 RPMS AND LACKS POWER. THERE IS A SOFTWARE APPLICATION ERROR. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SI-B12-22-08

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032574

      BMW: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 08E-A03; M3 S54-DME REPROGRAMMING FOR CATALYST CONVERSION DIAGNOSIS. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-07-06

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032650

      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. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #SIB-63-02-01

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037025

      BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-63-02-01

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037025

      BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-63-02-01

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037025

      BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-63-02-01

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037025

      BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #630306

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020856

      POOR CONNECTION AT REAR LAMP CONNECTOR. BMW. MODEL E46. *KB MODEL E46 (3 SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #630402

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000491

      FOLLOW ME HOME LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-63-03-11

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040057

      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. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SI B63-04-08

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025983

      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. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #B63-03-12

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044032

      BMW: THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT IN THE SIDE PANEL HAS CONDENSATION CONCERNING VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO FEBRUARY 27,2012. *JS Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-63-02-08

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035224

      BMW VEHICLE: REAR BULB FAILURE. THE BULB OUT WARNING SHOWS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DIAGNOSIS SHOWS A FAULT FOR THE REAR LAMP. Read More »

    • TSB #SI B63 02 08

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025585

      REAR BULB FAILURE. MODEL E92 (3 SERIES COUPE) VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JANUARY 21, 2008 ARE AFFECTED. THE BULB OUT WARNING SHOWS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #630306

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020856

      POOR CONNECTION AT REAR LAMP CONNECTOR. BMW. MODEL E46. *KB MODEL E46 (3 SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • TSB #630401

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #631827

      SUBJECT REGARDING TURN SIGNAL LAMP INSTALLATION, E46 VEHICLES FROM 09/01. *SLC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #640801

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626786

      SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT AIR DISTRIBUTION FROM CENTER VENTS. *JG Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #SIB-65-75-06

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029605

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-65-36-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037078

      BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    • TSB #SIB-65-14-14

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056098

      BMW: SOME AIRBAGS, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER, ARE IMPROPERLY DEPLOYING DUE TO A POSSIBLE INFLATOR NOT PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATIONS. MODEL 2001-2006 E46 (3 SERIES). *PE UPDATED 9/4/14. *PE Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #SIB-72-01-11

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041411

      BMW: E92. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDER ON THE FRONT DRIVER?S OR PASSENGER SIDE FAILED TO DELIVER THE BELT. THE SAFETY BELT EXTENDER EXTENDS BUT THE BELT SLIPS OFF. THE ?HAND? ON THE EXTENDER FAILS. THE SAFETY BELT IS TWISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-72-05-07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040049

      BMW: A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING ONE OR BOTH OF THE SEAT BELT ASSISTANTS TO NOT EXTEND FULLY OR MAY NOT EXTEND AT ALL. THE POSITION AT WHICH THE ASSISTANT COMES TO REST VARIES. E92. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-72-28-06

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040050

      BMW: THE END OF THE SEATBELT ASSISTANT BREAKS/FALLS OFF WHEN RETRACTING. THE RETAINING TAB IS NOT ROBUST ENOUGH. E92. *RM Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #SIB-72-01-11

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041411

      BMW: E92. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDER ON THE FRONT DRIVER?S OR PASSENGER SIDE FAILED TO DELIVER THE BELT. THE SAFETY BELT EXTENDER EXTENDS BUT THE BELT SLIPS OFF. THE ?HAND? ON THE EXTENDER FAILS. THE SAFETY BELT IS TWISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-72-01-10

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035247

      BMW VEHICLE: FRONT SAFETY BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SMOOTHLY OR JAMS. THE UPPER PART OF THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S FRONT SAFETY BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP FULLY OR ROLLS UP SLOWLY. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • TSB #SIB-72-01-10

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035247

      BMW VEHICLE: FRONT SAFETY BELT DOES NOT RETRACT SMOOTHLY OR JAMS. THE UPPER PART OF THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S FRONT SAFETY BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP FULLY OR ROLLS UP SLOWLY. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SIB-41-02-09

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033135

      BMW VEHICLES: REAR AXLE CARRIER (SUB FRAME) SUPPORT PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A FRACTURE IN THE STEEL BODY STRUCTURE COULD FORM IN THE AREA AROUND ONE OF THE REAR AXLE CARRIER MOUNTING POINTS. Read More »

    • TSB #007600

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616154

      SUBJECT REGARDING MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MODEL YEAR 2001. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #007600

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616154

      SUBJECT REGARDING MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MODEL YEAR 2001. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #SIB-41-02-09

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033135

      BMW VEHICLES: REAR AXLE CARRIER (SUB FRAME) SUPPORT PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A FRACTURE IN THE STEEL BODY STRUCTURE COULD FORM IN THE AREA AROUND ONE OF THE REAR AXLE CARRIER MOUNTING POINTS. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #SIB-51-19-07

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030626

      BMW VEHICLES: DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOB OR CENTRAL LOCKING BUTTON. *PE UPDATED1/4/10. *PE UPDATED 5/24/10. *PE Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #SIB-51-19-07

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030626

      BMW VEHICLES: DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE KEY FOB OR CENTRAL LOCKING BUTTON. *PE UPDATED1/4/10. *PE UPDATED 5/24/10. *PE Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    • TSB #230702

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633501

      SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM - REVISED WITH SIMPLIFIED ORDERING PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E65/E66 SINCE SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #SIB350102

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633450

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELINGNOTCHY OR NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY WHEN DEPRESSED IN SMALL INCREMENTS ON CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E52, E53 AND E65/E66 VEHICLES FROM SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. Read More »

    • TSB #350102

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633488

      SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN MODELS ESPECIALLY THE E65/E66 MODELS. *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #SI B52 05 08

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025848

      BMW: SEAT FRAME DESIGN CHANGED FOR 392 (3 SERIES COUPE) PRODUCED UP TO MAY 2007. ON EARLY PRODUCTION E92S, THE SOCKET WHICH SECURES THE SEAT BACKREST RELEASE CABLE TO THE RELEASE MECHANISM COULD PULL FREE FROM THE RELEASE MECHANISM. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B000706

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245363

      When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?s key, the data is not updated or current. Read More »

    • TSB #B000706

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245363

      When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?s key, the data is not updated or current. Read More »

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #110501

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625499

      SERVICE ACTION NO 01E-A03 TO INSTALL CORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #SIB-22-01-07

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032815

      BMW VEHICLE: NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE/RIGHT SIDE. A GRINDING OR SCRAPING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHILE CORNERING AT VEHICLE SPEEDS UP TO 30 MPH. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #640401

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622289

      SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONER SUCTION PIPE ON CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES. *TT Read More »