2007 BMW 3 Series Technical Service Bulletins

91 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2007 BMW 3 Series. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10037010Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling. 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.
• 10036985Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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.
• 10036984Jun 1, 2010Fuel system. Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine.
• 10036983Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines.
• 10036982Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. 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.
• 10036981Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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.
• 10036980Jun 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems.
• 10036979Jun 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
• 10029404Apr 1, 2010Fuel system. Bmw: special limited high pressure pump (hdp) emissions warranty of 10 years/120,000 miles. A potential problem that could affect the durability of the high pressure fuel pump (hdp) of certain vehicles. Models 335i/xi; 535i/xi and 135is; model years 2007-2008. *pe updated 4/23/10. *pe updated 11/1/10. *pe updated 11/17/10.
• 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. 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 well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is available separately in the illustration, but it is available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
• 10030626Oct 2, 2009Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Body and structure. Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10.
• 10033135Oct 1, 2009Suspension, Body and structure. 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. As a result, a distinct clicking noise can be heard from the area of the rear axle carrier during certain driving conditions. Model e46 (3series). No model years listed.
• 10033131Oct 1, 2009Fuel system. 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. Right side fuel sending unit is dislodged from its bracket due to incorrect assembly. No model years listed. *pe updated 4/29/11.
• 10031644Sep 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: complaint that the n (neutral) symbol is being displayed in the kombi and the message transmission in n, shift to p when engine is turned off is displayed in the cc when the vehicle decelerates to a stop. In realty, the transmission stays engaged in a first or second gear and does not shifts to neutral, as indicated by the instrument cluster display. No model years listed. E90, e92, e93 (3 series) 2002-2009.
• 10031584Sep 1, 2009Electrical system, Equipment. Bmw: various electrical problems or intermittently. Symptoms typically include various warning lamps in the instrument cluster and starting problems. Affected may be the ekp (electronically controlled fuel pump), and control modules on the pt can or connected to the 15wup (wake up) line. Fuse f70 may be blown. No model years listed. E93 (3 series convertible).
• 10031544Sep 1, 2009Equipment. Bmw: water leaks into either the driver's side or passenger's side footwell during fast cornering. Insufficient sealing at the point of contact between the air conditioning system and the condensation drain hose.
• 10030612May 1, 2009Engine cooling, Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. Software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. Models e60, e61 (5 series); e70 (x5); e71 (x6); e82, e88 (1 series); e83 (x3); e90, e91, e92, e93 (3 series).
• 10028525Feb 1, 2009Engine cooling. 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. This contact may cause a small leak.
• 10028390Sep 1, 2008Equipment, Electrical system. Bmw: the telematics control unit (tcu) in vehicles may not have been properly activated. This causes the manual and automatic emergency call and roadside call (bmw assist) not to function. Models e53, e60, e90, e83 are affected.
• 10027785Jul 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw vehicle: replace front propeller shaft bolts. During assembly process, the front propeller shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. Models e90, e91 (3 series), 328xi, 328xit, and 335xi. My 2007.
• 10027625Jul 1, 2008Electrical system. Bmw: the engine oil level displayed in the instrument cluster may be too high or too low. Oil level could be lower than what is displayed and the low oil level warning is not promptly shown. E60, e61, e82, e90, e92 & e93 models.
• 10025983Jun 1, 2008Exterior lighting. 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.
• 10025848Jun 1, 2008Seats. 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.
• 10025585May 1, 2008Exterior lighting. 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.
• 10026205Apr 1, 2008Equipment. Bmw: replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. Models e60 (5 series), e70 (x5 series), e83 (x3 series), e9x (3 series).
• 10025587Apr 1, 2008Electrical system. Service action: replace the hands-free charging electronics (mulf2-high). This service action involves e90, e91, e92, e93 (3 series) and e60, e61 (5 series) vehicles which were produced from 2/1/07 to 3/9/07.
• 10025584Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. 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.
• 10032824Feb 1, 2008Fuel system. Bmw vehicle: service action: replace the high pressure pump. An internal component in the high pressure pump (hdp) may fail, causing driveability symptoms such as longer starting times or erratic engine operation. It may also lead to a premature failure of the hdp on vehicles at higher mileages.
• 10025572Jan 1, 2008Fuel system. N54-diagnosis for dme fuel injector faults. For 2007 model e60, e61, e90, e92, e93 with n54 engine.
• 10025556Jan 1, 2008Fuel system. Buzzing, humming or growling noises coming from inside the fuel tank. Vehicles with m56 engine from start of production to the present (sulev vehicles only). Model e46 (3 series)
• 10025555Jan 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Rear light failure displayed in check control. Models e92, e93 (3 series).
• 10032989Dec 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. 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.
• 10032988Dec 1, 2007Tires. Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65, e66 (7 series); e70 (x5); e83 (x3); and e85, e86 (z4).
• 10032827Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10032826Nov 1, 2007Brakes. Bmw vehicle: additional effort required to press brake pedal prior to engine initial start. This situation can occur if the vehicle sits for extended periods of time. Although the brake pedal can be depressed, the customer may note a change in pedal feel.
• 10032815Nov 1, 2007Steering, Engine cooling, Equipment. 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. The noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity during left and right turns. The right side engine support is making contact with the right side engine mount.
• 10032809Nov 1, 2007Engine cooling. 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. In addition, the complaints of a slight reduction of power similar to an increased turbo lag. The vacuum supply to the waste gates may be restricted or blocked. No model years listed.
• 10024509Nov 1, 2007Equipment. Service action: program the mulf2-high control module. Model 3 series with option 6fl (usa audio interface).
• 10026984Sep 1, 2007Tires. Bmw: service action: reprogram the control module for the tire pressure monitoring system (rdc) at each of the four wheels on models e90, e91, e92, and e93 (3 series).
• 10029107Nov 1, 2003Electrical system. Bmw:various electrical system failures which occurred while driving: a/c stopped working; fuel gauge display is implausible (shows empty); rear windows one touch function is inoperative; windshield wipers are working with being switched on; and various warning lights are illuminated on the instrument panel. Model years unknown.

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