2012 BMW 3 Series Technical Service Bulletins

44 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 11014417Feb 20, 2025Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
• 11000628May 9, 2024Engine. Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return
• 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. 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. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
• 10240305Aug 2, 2023Equipment, Steering, Suspension. Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
• 10240273Jul 17, 2023Suspension, Steering, Equipment. This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
• 10240266Jul 14, 2023Equipment, Suspension, Steering. SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued…
• 10215025Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
• 10215024Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
• 10059092Sep 1, 2015Equipment. Bmw: improper routing of the bowden cable causes the driver or passenger front door not to open occasionally when temperature is below 37 degrees.
• 10059091Sep 1, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Bmw: detached bowden cable prevents the driver's door to open from the outside but can open from the inside
• 10059089Aug 1, 2015Brakes. Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees
• 10058986Jul 1, 2015Equipment. The plastic oil filter might fail which will cause a leakage to the internal and /or external engine oil or coolant
• 10058975Jul 1, 2015Engine. When accelerating, in hot ambient temperatures, between 3,000 rpm and 5,000 rpm, causes judders or surges in vehicle, repeatedly, due to the electropneumatic pressure convertor.
• 10058551Jun 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: on transmission side, in some vehicles, the transmission fluid is leaking around the area of the oil cooler lines causing unfavorable cooling line connection tolerances to damage o rings. Model e84 (x1), e89 (z4), f22 & 23 (2 series), f30 & 31 (3 series), f32 & 33 (4 series), f34 (gran turismo), f36 (gran coupe).
• 10058467Apr 1, 2015Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine. Bmw: fuel gauge fails to show correct level of fuel when filling fuel tank but would update itself after driving awhile and illumination of engine malfunction lamp (mil) comes on, due to software error in instrument cluster. Model 2011-15.
• 10058476Mar 1, 2015Engine cooling. Bmw: due to transmission oil heat exchanger's faulty thermostat or engine faulty characteristic map thermostat, engine coolant fails to reach operating temperature, with low heat output and service engine soon light comes on. No model years listed.
• 10057527Jan 1, 2015Engine. Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
• 10057341Dec 1, 2014Engine. Bmw: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination.
• 10057568Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25.
• 10057531Oct 1, 2014Steering. Bmw: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues.
• 10057337Oct 1, 2014Engine. Bmw: due to debris entering oil passage of engine, it will knock and lose power, during cylinder head mating surfaces and cleaning of engine block after repair to engine.
• 10045283Oct 1, 2014Engine. Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, f07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. *pe updated 4/18/2013. *kb updated 05/13/2013 *js updated 5/19/15.
• 10056099Jun 1, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
• 10054641Nov 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Bmw: an erroneous message, from oil level sensor, indicating oil service is due, after traveling a short distance. Model f15, f13, f12, f10, f07, f06, f02, f01. No years listed.
• 10053498Aug 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Bmw: on the trunk lid, the tail lamp is loose and not properly attached, on some vehicles. Models 2011-2013 3 series (f30).
• 10052366May 1, 2013Electrical system. Bmw: on some activehybrid (3,5,7), the high voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant and is regulated by expansion valve at base of battery and it can become stuck in open position, either permanently or intermittently. Models f02h, f10h, f30h. No model years listed.
• 10052365May 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Brakes. Bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84.
• 10052320May 1, 2013Steering. Bmw: some vehicles may experience a failure of electronic power steering (eps) when engine has started, caused by a specific situation of undervoltage during engine start up. Model 2010-2012 f30 (3 series).
• 10049279May 1, 2013Electrical system. Bmw: in rear of vehicle, various electrical faults are due to rem (rear electronic module) not responding to diagnosis. Models 2011-2012 3 series. *pe updated 7/10/13.
• 10052105Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Bmw: the driver must activate rear view camera, using idrive controller, due to rear view camera failing to automatically turn, when reverse gear is selected. Model 2012-2013 f30.
• 10052012Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10041407Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10038217Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10049739Nov 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Bmw: trunk lid fails to open, hazard lights flashes permanently, vehicle will lock and unlock on its own, all interior lights, by themselves, will turn on and when ignition is turned off, wipers continue to operate. Model 2011-2012 f30.
• 10049680Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Bmw: the obd (on board diagnosis) experience an error in its data and requires an update on dme software. Model 2012-2013 f30.
• 10049679Nov 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme. Bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. All models. No model years listed.
• 10049439Oct 12, 2012Engine, Fuel system. Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for n63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. No models or model years listed.
• 10049719Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Bmw: on some vehicles, led on headlight switch, flashes. The power mirrors and windows become inoperative, due to possible water in both headlights or right and left stepper box are defective. Model 2012 e90.
• 10043687Oct 1, 2012Fuel system. Bmw: the evaporative system leakage is found, when using the nvld tank leakage test plan. *pe updated 1/18/13.
• 10043923Sep 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Bmw: various electrical malfunctions related to the fem. Windshield wipers may not stay in parked position. Wipers operate when switched off. Wipers partially move when switched on. Hazard warning lights flash permanently. *kb updated 7/17/12. *pe model 2011-2012 f30.
• 10049319Aug 1, 2012Wheels, Suspension. Bmw: while maneuvering at low speeds, movement between surface contacts of swivel bearing and wheel bearing, can cause clicking noises. Models e70, 71, f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, and 13. No model years listed. *pe updated 11/1/13.
• 10043862Aug 1, 2012Electrical system. Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. Updated 11/2/12.
• 10045299Jul 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Bmw: due to software error in front electronic module, windshield wipers fails to operate properly.

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