2011 BMW 5 Series Technical Service Bulletins

68 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 BMW 5 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.

• 11016414Mar 27, 2025Engine. This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and performance.
• 11014517Feb 20, 2025Body and structure, Air bags. Vehicle has the air bag warning lamp on after a body shop has made repairs. There is a fault code stored in the air bag control module ACSM3: 930A5B airbag sensor, door, front left: open circuit 30A65 airbag sensor, door, front right: open circuit
• 11008105Sep 16, 2024Fuel system. Only fuel nozzles with the recommended “specified” diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck. Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pumps fitted with this recommendeddiameter fuel nozzle.
• 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.
• 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling, Fuel system. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
• 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
• 10244242Oct 19, 2023Vehicle speed control, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance. Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
• 10215024Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
• 10059089Aug 1, 2015Brakes. Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees
• 10058976Aug 1, 2015Engine. Faulty codes in the dme for the engine thermostat activates the service engine soon light.
• 10059005Jul 1, 2015Engine. Engine failure warning and reduced engine output will occur due to high-pressure pump failure.
• 10058994Jul 1, 2015Fuel system. Bmw: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. Information provided regarding the extension of limited warranty on the in tank fuel (pump) delivery module of 10 years without mileage limitation, depending on in service date. Included document.
• 10058986Jul 1, 2015Equipment. The plastic oil filter might fail which will cause a leakage to the internal and /or external engine oil or coolant
• 10058483Apr 1, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown. Bmw: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. Model 2008-14.
• 10057339Mar 1, 2015Engine cooling, Engine. Bmw: electrical contacts for circuit heater in thermostat can develop moisture and corrosion causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *pe updated 9/25/15.
• 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.
• 10057532Oct 1, 2014Steering. Bmw: during process of starting engine, electric power assist (eps) will be reduced, intermittently, and yellow eps warning lamp briefly illuminates, due to a brief undervoltage.
• 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.
• 10057335Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Bmw: the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units, on certain vehicle, had the limited warranty extended, without the limitation of mileage, to 10 years.
• 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.
• 10056095Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. Bmw: the position of an affected tire is incorrectly displayed, when tire pressure is low, in instrument cluster and control display (cd), due to software error. Model 2011 f 01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25 (x3).
• 10043910Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling. Bmw: delay in engine response. *kb updated 08/06/2014
• 10053326Feb 1, 2014Engine cooling. Bmw: different fault codes stored for the n51, n52k, n52t, and n55 engines in the dme related to vanos and camshaft position. *kb updated 11/1/13. *pe updated 05/05/2014
• 10052612Jun 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Bmw: engine, due to ambient temperatures and engine is cold, fails to turn over on first attempt, but and will turn over at second or third attempts. Model 2010-2012 f10.
• 10052367May 1, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Bmw: software error causing the parking assistant system to malfunction. Models 2010-2013 f10, 10h, 12, 13.
• 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.
• 10052360May 1, 2013Engine. Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. Models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. No model years listed.
• 10052359May 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71. No model years listed.
• 10052357May 1, 2013Engine. Bmw: on some vehicles, engine may go into failsafe program when vehicle accelerates due to unfavorable dme software. Models 2010-2013 f10, f13, f12.
• 10044288May 1, 2013Engine, Fuel system. Bmw: the engine malfunction due to excessive temperatures occurring because of vapors forming in fuel systems. *pe models 2010-2011 f07, 10, 12, 13. Updated 1/18/13. *pe updated on 4/18/2013. *kb updated 7/10/13.
• 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.
• 10052011Mar 1, 2013Fuel system. Bmw: fuel tank pressure. Check engine light may illuminate with a fault code of 19401b. This light indicates that the pressure may be low as opposed to ambient.
• 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.
• 10051912Jan 1, 2013Electrical system. Airbag warning lamp illuminated; shorted wire in front seat harness. Bmw models f07, and f10. Model years 2009-2013.
• 10040044Jan 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw: there is a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. It occurs when it is hot outside, the a/c is switched on, and the wheel is turned slightly. There is a software problem. *rm updated on 4/18/2013.
• 10051439Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: intermittently goes into park during a msa engine start. The transmission can intermittently go into the park position (p) when msa engine start is occurring. A drive gear can be selected in order to drive away, and no relevant faults are stored.
• 10045282Nov 1, 2012Engine. Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe updated 1/11/13.
• 10034674Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Bmw: there are various electrical malfunctions, for example: central locking, radio reception, tailgate, and rear lighting. Fatigued and broken wires in tailgate harness. The problem may affect either left or right side harness at tailgate. Install repair harness on affected side of vehicle. Model sports wagon (e61). No model years listed. *pe updated 1/18/13.
• 10046679Oct 1, 2012Fuel system. Bmw: improper detection of an evaporative system leak caused by contamination of poppet valve inside pressure switch for tank leakage diagnosis module (nvld-natural vacuum leak detection), will be replaced. Model 2011 f10. *pe updated 1/11/13.
• 10043687Oct 1, 2012Fuel system. Bmw: the evaporative system leakage is found, when using the nvld tank leakage test plan. *pe updated 1/18/13.
• 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.
• 10037657Jun 1, 2012Engine cooling. Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. Wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm updated 7/17/12.
• 10035009Jan 1, 2012Fuel system. Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, check filler cap message, etc.). This process can help expedite the defect eradication process, once the root cause been determined. No model years listed. *pe updated 8/3/11. *pe…
• 10044281Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. On certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment.

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