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.

• 10042470Nov 1, 2011Suspension. Bmw: when driving off or during a load reversal, a clicking noise is heard from the rear axle.
• 10041991Oct 1, 2011Electrical system. Bmw: problem with instrument cluster and/or hud displays switching partially off or completely intermittently. Situation may last until next power cycle.
• 10042664Sep 1, 2011Engine cooling, Electrical system. Bmw: information is being provided regarding the off and on flashing light or service engine soon illumination while vehicle is in transportation mode.
• 10041408Aug 1, 2011Tires. Bmw: changes have been made to the vehicle¿s display elements of the tire pressure monitor system.
• 10040057Aug 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. *rm updated 9/30/11.
• 10040046Apr 1, 2011Body and structure. 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.
• 10040045Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns.
• 10040172Mar 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Bmw: a software problem is causing the transmission to enter safety mode with the transmission light on. There is a stored trouble code.
• 10037645Dec 1, 2010Electrical system. Bmw: there is a software error causing the sleep mode of the vehicle to be delayed which could drain the battery.
• 10034676Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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.
• 10035246Oct 1, 2010Seats. 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. However, ista/p shows that the acsm (active crash safety module) was coded correctly. The following faults are stored in the acsm control module:9309ed, 9309f4 and 930a23. Adsm coding
• 10041276Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.
• 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.
• 10034675Jul 1, 2010Air bags. Bmw: airbag warning illuminated; fc 9309f1 is stored in the acsm3. Airbag warning lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster, and fault code 9309f1 (front passenger seat occupant detection) is stored in the active crash safety module (acsm3). The fault is set as a result of low voltage in the vehicle. Do not replace the acsm3 or the seat occupancy mat. Clear the fault code and check the battery condition. If…
• 10034673Jul 1, 2010Fuel system. Bmw: incorrect fuel level displayed. The vehicle loses power or will not start. The fuel system may be empty although the fuel gauge indicates fuel is present. Various misfire faults and/or faults related to the high pressure fuel system may be stored in the dme memory. Interference between the right side fuel level sensor and the fuel tank service valve pipe.
• 10034667Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: oil separator-cold climate conditions. Certain areas of the us experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months. A small number of vehicles have experienced problems ranging from leaking or broken valve covers to complete engine failure. Include models e39, 46, 53, 60, 83, and e85. No model years listed.
• 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.

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