2010 BMW 3 Series Technical Service Bulletins

119 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10040853Jul 1, 2011Suspension. Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise.
• 10040852Jul 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues.
• 10040736Jul 1, 2011Electrical system. 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.
• 10037069Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: there is a software problem with the dual clutch transmission module. Data can't be read from the module's memory. *rm updated 8/10/11.
• 10039592May 1, 2011Body and structure. Bmw: the painted surface on the interior door handle may peel due to exposure to hand creams and sun-tanning lotions.
• 10039591May 1, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. There is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor.
• 10040045Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
• 10040176Mar 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Bmw: the driver¿s side adaptive headlight moves to the full left stop when the engine is started.
• 10040173Mar 1, 2011Electrical system, Body and structure. Bmw: poor electrical connections are causing the instrument cluster to show the doors are open while driving even though they are closed.
• 10040170Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes.
• 10038186Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: there is protective covering missing from the selective catalyst reduction line.
• 10038185Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: an intkae manifold linkage rod problem is causing the service engine soon light to come on with a stored trouble code.
• 10041069Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on with stored trouble codes.
• 10037704Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: on low mileage vehicles the engine runs rough, mifires, or fails to crank. This is caused by multiple short start-ups without the engine properly going through a warm-up phase.
• 10037703Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: there are high fuel pressure faults stored due to a software error.
• 10037700Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. 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.
• 10040368Dec 1, 2010Fuel system. Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. There may be a long crank and a service engine soon light.
• 10037922Dec 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Bmw: double clutch transmission is enterring emergency mode and some gears can't be selected. This is a software problem.
• 10037921Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: information on a new automatic start/stop function.
• 10037920Dec 1, 2010Tires. Bmw: there is an abnormal or loud noise caused by irregular tire wear on bridgestone tires. *rm'
• 10037915Dec 1, 2010Seats. Bmw: the front seat heater activates on its own because of defective wiring contacts.
• 10034676Dec 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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 relating to the drivability and fuel system (e.g., long crank, loss of power, ses lamp on, etc.). This process can also help expedite the defect eradication process, once the root cause has been determined.
• 10041277Nov 1, 2010Body and structure. Bmw: the door cannot be locked or unlocked when using the key or key remote. Lubrication of the door can cause defects.
• 10037537Nov 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: immediately after a cold start if electronic components are turned on such as heated seats it may switch off after 5-10 seconds because of a voltage level dip.
• 10037489Nov 1, 2010Electrical system. Bmw: the service engine soon light may be on with the vehicle running rough and internal misfire codes. This is an ignition coil problem.
• 10037487Nov 1, 2010Seat belts. Bmw: on some e92 models the safety belt extender is not extending the belt or is noisy. This can be a fault of the extender or the belt is contorted.
• 10037046Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: the service engine soon light is on due to faults with a filter in the exhaust system.
• 10037255Oct 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: the vent hole of the cooling hose coupling on the drivers side of the radiator may be blocked. There is a procedure for checking and fixing the problem.
• 10035247Oct 1, 2010Seat belts. 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. The adjustment of the inertia reel is incorrect at the fastening point. The belt is touching the guide funnel. Models e90, e91 and e92. No model years listed.
• 10035224Oct 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw vehicle: rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes: poor fit between the bulb and bulb holder; bulb failure caused by vibration.
• 10035010Oct 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. 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 signal) or 507d (parking gear incorrectly disengaged), are stored in the egs control module. E60, e51, e65, e66, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93. No model years listed.
• 10035007Oct 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw vehicle: program control units. Service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on due to a diagnostic error. To determine whether a specific vehicle has had this service completed or is affected by this service, first check the b pillar lab el for code number 577. If code number been punched out, was already performed. If not punched out, its necessary to utilize key reader. Program the vehicle using ista/p 2.39.2 or…
• 10034671Oct 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: various vvt faults stored in dme memory. Service engine soon lamp is illuminated, and one of the following drivability concerns has occurred-engine cranks but will not start; loss of power; engine has poor throttle response (reduced power mode is displayed). No model years listed. *pe updated 2/7/11.
• 10037078Sep 1, 2010Electrical system, Air bags. Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error.
• 10037076Sep 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Bmw: there is an extraction and refilling process for the desiel exhaust fluid. E70 and e90 models.
• 10037072Sep 1, 2010Equipment, Engine cooling. Bmw: there can be vibration in the engine while driving at various speeds due to engine mount bracket bolts.
• 10037070Sep 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: gears may be shifting harsh due to arm bearing shafts in the transmission.
• 10037068Sep 1, 2010Body and structure. Bmw: on e91 models the instructions for repairing/removing the tailgate hinge has been revised.
• 10037067Sep 1, 2010Body and structure. Bmw: the tailgate opens slower in low temperatures and doesnt fully open.
• 10041280Aug 1, 2010Brakes, Exterior lighting. Bmw: the rear led lights are inoperative. There is connection corrosion in the tail lamp.
• 10041279Aug 1, 2010Electrical system. Bmw: the dial face of the speedometer may become detached at the edge. It affects the illumination of the speedometer, but not the function.
• 10041276Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.
• 10037052Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: bmw: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code.
• 10037050Aug 1, 2010Air bags. Bmw: operating description of the passenger airbag status light.
• 10037049Aug 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Bmw: some models equipped with the n54 engine may have an excessive crank time before starting.
• 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
• 10034186Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: leds in rear lamp inoperative. The leds (light emitting diodes) in the outer left or outer right rear lamp are inoperative. Affected are the leds for the parking lamp/tail lamp or the turn signals. No check control message is displayed. Corrosion of an internal connection with the tail lamp is caused. *pe updated 9/26/11.
• 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.
• 10034669Jul 1, 2010Fuel system, Engine cooling. Bmw: n54 engines-misfire faults, diagnosis with istad. Situation (1) service engine soon lamp is illuminated with various misfire fault codes (e.g., 29cc, 29d2, 29d1, 29d0, 29c0, 29cf) stored in dme control module. Do not follow the recommendation of the test plan to replace a complete set of the injectors. Situation (2) service engine soon lamp is illuminated and a single, individual cylinder misfire fault is…
• 10034668Jul 1, 2010Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Steering. Bmw: alternator drive belt broken. The models utilize a single serpentine drive belt for the power steering pump, alternator, and air conditioner compressor. During normal driving, the front engine mounts allow the engine to move slightly on the front axle carrier. However, under extreme conditions, such as driving at high rates of speed over curbs or speed bumps, the engine movement can result in the serpentine…

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