2012 BMW 650I Technical Service Bulletins

363 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 BMW 650I. 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.

• 10149304Jan 1, 2013Brakes. Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. The customer notices implausible remaining distances (too high or too low) on the front and/or the rear axle brake system. Software calculation of the brake pad wear model
• 10149300Jan 1, 2013Fuel system. N63 and S63 Engine: High-pressure Fuel Injector Replacement Procedures. The customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: * During a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * During a hot start, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * While driving or…
• 10149297Jan 1, 2013Fuel system. N63: Engine Malfunction Warning Due to Vapor Forming in the Fuel System. The Engine Malfunction warning is displayed and the Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp is on. This situation may occur when starting the engine at operating temperature after a "hot-soak" period. It is more likely to occur during months with cooler ambient temperatures and winter fuel is available. The following fault code is stored in the DME.
• 10150389Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Service Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. The Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).
• 10150383Dec 1, 2012Equipment. "Service Action: Program Control Units (CAS). After programming/coding the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.1 or earlier, the Car Access System (CAS) was incorrectly coded. This causes the anti-theft alarm system panic button on the remote control to not function. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F01, F02, F04, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25 vehicles which were produced August 2010 to June 2012.
• 10150378Dec 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front Door Window/Rear Side Window Reverses when Closing. When using the automatic window closing feature, intermittently the rear window automatically reverses. CAUSE Sensitivity of the anti-trap feature
• 10150376Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Service Action: Replace Integrated Chassis Control Module (ICM). Due to a hardware fault in the ICM control module, an error code may be stored during engine start. If this condition were to occur, the airbag warning lamp would illuminate and be accompanied by a Check Control Message and acoustic warning.
• 10150375Dec 1, 2012Suspension. Rattling Noise from Rear Axle. A rattling noise is heard from the rear axle when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces. Internal tolerances of rear shocks
• 10150372Dec 1, 2012Suspension. Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
• 10150334Oct 1, 2012Equipment. "Service Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. Before delivering affected vehicles to the customer, the Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD). Note: The INITIAL enabling code ""FSC CIC map, N. America 2013 INITIAL"" is necessary to start the installation process and to activate the road map database."
• 10150327Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front Door Window/Rear Side Window Reverses when Closing. When using the automatic window closing feature, intermittently the rear window automatically reverses. CAUSE Sensitivity of the anti-trap feature
• 10150323Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
• 10150318Oct 1, 2012Fuel system. "N63 and N74 Engine: ISTA/D 2.33 Diagnostic Error in the Low-pressure Fuel Supply Sensor Value. INFORMATION When diagnosing the low-pressure fuel supply sensor with one of the following test plans and ISTA/D 2.33, an error will be encountered in the display. The value of the low-pressure fuel supply sensor will read 0 bar at all times. * B1214_DI6KNDR * D18KHDR * AT1214_DIKNDR * AT1214_DIKHDR Do not replace the…

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