2012 BMW 750I Technical Service Bulletins

326 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 BMW 750I. 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.

• 10150135Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. "TCB: Emergency Call Is Disabled. A Check Control message shows ""Emergency call failure."" When the SOS button is pressed, the call is not made by the TCB (Telematics Communication Box). Fault code 0XB7F33F is stored in the TCB. CAUSE TCB application error"
• 10150132Mar 1, 2013Air bags. CIS Seat Mat Replacement. Installation of a new CIS (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat) will not enable with ISTA/P. Wrong coding in the spare part from the supplier
• 10150130Mar 1, 2013Equipment. The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map. The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.
• 10150125Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "Whistling Noise Heard from the Center Fresh-Air Vent During Heating. A whistling noise is heard from the center fresh-air vents. The noise can be heard during the warm up phase (3 to 10 mins) after the heating system is first activated, with low outside temperatures and the center vents stratification adjustment wheel is turned to the ""red"" position. Note: This is independent of the air distribution setting, but…
• 10150115Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. "High Battery Discharge Warning: Battery Needs Replacement. After the vehicle is started, a Check Control message ""High Battery Discharge Warning"" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID).
• 10150114Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics. INFORMATION Starting with the introduction of the F10 (5 Series), an advanced intelligent battery sensor has been used. This now makes it possible for the vehicle to monitor the condition of the battery in order to determine if the battery needs to be recharged or replaced, along with the remaining capacity of the battery.
• 10150101Mar 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine. 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…
• 10150099Mar 1, 2013Fuel system. N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.
• 10150096Mar 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. N55 Engine Failsafe - FC 120308 Boost Pressure Control, Plausibility: Pressure Too Low Stored in DME Fault Memory. INFORMATION The customer complains the SES is illuminated and the engine has reduced power (engine failsafe mode).
• 10149457Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Headunit High: Vehicle Position Is Incorrect on the Navigation Map. The vehicle position on the navigation map is incorrect. With route guidance active, the vehicle is displayed: * In an incorrect location Or * Outside the planned route The navigation system integrated in the Headunit High (HU-H) is not calibrated correctly.
• 10149456Feb 1, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Illumination. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not perform a repair attempt! Explain to the customer that loudspeaker illumination can vary from model to model. For an overview of the illuminated loudspeakers, refer to the attachment. IMPORTANT: The current version of the Owner's Manual for 5 Series vehicles is incorrect.
• 10149452Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling.
• 10149451Feb 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Moisture in LED Headlight.
• 10149449Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Instrument Cluster Only Displays Background Image and Gear Indicator. The display in the instrument cluster intermittently only shows the background image and the gear indicator. * No fault code is stored * All gauges function correctly Note: The issue is rectified after a sleep mode cycle (ignition off for approx. 16 minutes). Software error in the instrument cluster introduced with software I-level 12-03-500 or…
• 10149446Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics. Starting with the introduction of the F10 (5 Series), an advanced intelligent battery sensor has been used. This now makes it possible for the vehicle to monitor the condition of the battery in order to determine if the battery needs to be recharged or replaced, along with the remaining capacity of the battery.
• 10149310Jan 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Check Control Message "Automatic Headlight Adjustment Failed". One or more of the following Check Control Messages (CCM) will be displayed on the Central Information Display (CID): * Adaptive light system defective * Front left or right lighting system defective * Automatic headlight range adjustment defective Additionally, one or more of the following symptoms may occur: * Both low-beam headlamps point in the…
• 10149309Jan 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Head-Up Display Is Too Dark. The Head-up Display (HUD) is too dark. Rain/light/solar/condensation sensor (RLSB) hardware error
• 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…
• 10150388Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Headunit-High: Navigation to an iPhone Address Is Inoperative. The route guidance to an address selected from the iPhone address book is inoperative. The navigation system integrated into the Headunit-High (HU-H) is not accepting addresses from the iPhone address book when the state (part of the address) is stored in the abbreviated form (e.g., NY instead of New York).
• 10150387Dec 1, 2012Equipment. "Headunit-High: Navigation System Cannot Be Activated. The navigation system cannot be activated when entering the 20-digit INITIAL enabling code manually. This occurs after the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) for the vehicle was already performed and finished. The wrong 20-digit ""enabling code"" was entered during the first attempt; the Headunit-High locks up and the correct ""enabling code"" will not be accepted."
• 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.
• 10150373Dec 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
• 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
• 10150328Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Rattling Noise from the Front Passenger Side Trim. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the front passenger's side footwell area when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The front passenger's footwell trim makes contact with the side cover of the instrument panel.
• 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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