Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 745 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

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #SIB-61-06-12

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043714

      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. 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

    • TSB #B310112

      Date Announced:
      APR 09, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253324

      Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #120815

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147598

      "SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are completed, in the following situations: z VANOS or ... Read More »

    • TSB #120815

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147598

      "SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are completed, in the following situations: z VANOS or ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #B160623

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247567

      Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. Read More »

    • TSB #B160623

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247567

      Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. Read More »

    • TSB #B160623

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247567

      Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. Read More »

    • TSB #SI B12 55 06

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037700

      BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #110504

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012805

      M62TU/S62 SECONDARY AIR DIAGNOSTICS AND AIR DELIVERY PASSAGE CLEANING PROCEDURE. *EH UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SIB-61-07-12

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043689

      BMW: AFTER A FEW MILES OR SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE, HYBRID MALFUNCTION, MAY APPEAR AFTER PROGRAMMING OF SOFTWARE FOR VEHICLE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-15-05

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032990

      BMW: DIAGNOSIS OF DME ME 9.2 MAP THERMOSTAT FAULT 2EF4/279B. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE DOES NOT OVERHEAT AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT OPERATES PROPERLY. Read More »

    • TSB #SI-B12-11-09

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029604

      BMW: VEHICLE MAY INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBIT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: HARD TO START OR MAY NOT START; ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AND LACKS OR LOSES POWER; ENGINE POWER REDUCED. Read More »

    • TSB #SI-B-11-01-07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029025

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #07142004

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010968

      PART 2. SERVICE ACTION & DELIVERY STOP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #07122004

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010966

      RETAIL DELIVERY STOP ON 2004 MY 8 & 12 CYLINDER VEHICLES PRODUCED MAY 2004 THROUGH JULY 2004. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE MAIL FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY OR FAIL TO START AT ALL. Read More »

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

    • TSB #SIB-17-03-09

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033132

      BMW VEHICLES: N63 TURBOCHARGER AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SI-B-11-01-07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029025

      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. Read More »

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

    • TSB #SIB-17-03-09

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033132

      BMW VEHICLES: N63 TURBOCHARGER AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #120815

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147598

      "SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are completed, in the following situations: z VANOS or ... Read More »

    • TSB #120815

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147598

      "SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are completed, in the following situations: z VANOS or ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #SI-B-11-01-07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029025

      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. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #B160623

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247567

      Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. Read More »

    • TSB #B160623

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247567

      Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. Read More »

    • TSB #B160623

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247567

      Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #SI-B12-02-09

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029684

      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 ... 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 »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SI-B12-02-09

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029684

      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 ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SIB-24-01-08

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035010

      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 ... 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 #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 #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 #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 #B653423

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245422

      Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #B653423

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245422

      Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #B653423

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245422

      Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B070314

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10146779

      Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10146779

      Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #B650216

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151115

      SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147123

      Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to ... Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147123

      Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to ... Read More »

    • TSB #070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147067

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147067

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #122609

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148166

      N62TU: EDK Throttle Potentiometer Faults - Diagnostic. The "Service Engine Soon" and DSC/DTC warning lights are illuminated. Engine enters the power reduction ("fail-safe") mode. Read More »

    • TSB #122609

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148166

      N62TU: EDK Throttle Potentiometer Faults - Diagnostic. The "Service Engine Soon" and DSC/DTC warning lights are illuminated. Engine enters the power reduction ("fail-safe") mode. Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148120

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15?F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed ... Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148120

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15?F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed ... Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148273

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on ... Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148273

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on ... Read More »

    • TSB #611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150330

      "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. 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 #611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150330

      "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. 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 #SIB-17-03-09

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033132

      BMW VEHICLES: N63 TURBOCHARGER AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-15-05

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032990

      BMW: DIAGNOSIS OF DME ME 9.2 MAP THERMOSTAT FAULT 2EF4/279B. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE DOES NOT OVERHEAT AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT OPERATES PROPERLY. Read More »

    • TSB #SI-B61-06-09

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029348

      BMW: SPORADICALLY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR-WIPERS ARE RUNNING ON A DRY WINDOW; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE EMF DROPPED OUT (DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM EMERGENCY MODE). Read More »

    • TSB #1220105

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012788

      LOSS OF POWER WHILE DECELERATING AND TURNING OR COMING TO A STOP. *EH BMW 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES PRODUCED BETWEEN 09/03 TO 8/04. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #610304

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009569

      PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. SERVICE ACTION. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #SIB-61-13-05

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052012

      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. *KB Read More »

    • 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:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SIB-61-07-12

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043689

      BMW: AFTER A FEW MILES OR SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE, HYBRID MALFUNCTION, MAY APPEAR AFTER PROGRAMMING OF SOFTWARE FOR VEHICLE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SI-B61-06-09

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029348

      BMW: SPORADICALLY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR-WIPERS ARE RUNNING ON A DRY WINDOW; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE EMF DROPPED OUT (DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM EMERGENCY MODE). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #630414

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147945

      Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. Read More »

    • TSB #630414

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147945

      Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. 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 »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #SIB-63-10-10

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035244

      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). Read More »

    • TSB #SI-B630409

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029264

      BMW: LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS ARE SWITCHED ON, OR AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, ONE OF THE XENON LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FLASHES SERVERAL TIMES, AND THEN INTERMITTENLY SWITCHES OFF. *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:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    • TSB #SI-B630409

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029264

      BMW: LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS ARE SWITCHED ON, OR AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, ONE OF THE XENON LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FLASHES SERVERAL TIMES, AND THEN INTERMITTENLY SWITCHES OFF. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • TSB #630210

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152354

      Check Control Message Displayed; Turn Signals Flash Fast. Read More »

    • TSB #630210

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152354

      Check Control Message Displayed; Turn Signals Flash Fast. 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 »

    • TSB #B61-17-12

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044024

      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 Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #B61-17-12

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044024

      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 Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #SIB-61-06-12

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043714

      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. Read More »

    • 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 »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #SI-B72-01-09

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029964

      BMW: THE SAFETY BELTS FOR THE FRONT SEATS HAVE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN REEL (EMA) WHICH WILL RETRACT/PRETENSION THE SEAT BELT A SPECIFIED AMOUNT WHEN CERTAIN HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS ARE PRESENT. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • TSB #SI-B72-01-09

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029964

      BMW: THE SAFETY BELTS FOR THE FRONT SEATS HAVE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR-DRIVEN REEL (EMA) WHICH WILL RETRACT/PRETENSION THE SEAT BELT A SPECIFIED AMOUNT WHEN CERTAIN HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS ARE PRESENT. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #SIB-51-11-11

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040046

      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. *RM Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #B660523

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244242

      Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #SIB-65-22-10

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035246

      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. Read More »

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    • TSB #B660523

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244242

      Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE

    • TSB #B660523

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244242

      Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints. Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #B61-17-12

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044024

      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 Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B653423

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245422

      Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #B653423

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245422

      Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #B653423

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245422

      Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151068

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147758

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #B070314

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147758

      This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Read More »

    • TSB #070314

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149279

      Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to ... Read More »

    • TSB #070314

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149279

      Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to ... Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148273

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on ... Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148273

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #B662419

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225126

      Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Read More »

    • TSB #B662419

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225126

      Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. 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:
      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:
      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 »

    • 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 »

    • 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:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SIB-17-03-09

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033132

      BMW VEHICLES: N63 TURBOCHARGER AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES STORED IN THE DME CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 #B650216

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151115

      SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued. Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148273

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on ... Read More »

    • TSB #610314

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148273

      Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on ... Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-63-10-10

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10035244

      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). Read More »