Bmw 328i 2011
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2011 BMW 328i, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 4US WBX | Premium |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 19 MPG | 25 - 28 MPG | 403.95 - 444.35 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - 328i Coupe - 328i Xdrive - 328i Cabriolet - 328i Xdrive Coupe - 328i Sports Wagon - 328i Xdrive Touring - 328i Xdrive Sports Wagon -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 2011 BMW 328i?
- The 2011 BMW 328i has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 - 28 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2011 BMW 328i?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2011 BMW 328i can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2011 BMW 328i?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2011 BMW 328i is $3000.
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Where is the 2011 BMW 328i produced?
- The 2011 BMW 328i is produced in Regensburg Sc, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 2011 BMW 328i?
- There are 6 recall(s) for the 2011 BMW 328i, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 2011 BMW 328i have?
- The 2011 BMW 328i has 230 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
- 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed automatic
- 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 179323 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 129415 [USA]: An electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Recall 138162 [USA]: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall 102970 [USA]: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 94099 [USA]: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 71183 [USA]: If the bolts loosen, it could lead to a loss of power to the front wheels and ultimately a vehicle breakdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 328i
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 18.504 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21.7209 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 301 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27.5816 Vehicle record id 30052 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) 328i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.2246 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 39.1501 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Automatic (S6) Rear-Wheel Drive 328i
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic (S6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 18.4821 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21.8055 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 300 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27.9477 Vehicle record id 30053 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) 328i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.1949 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 39.7206 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 328i Sports Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 16.8503 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20.1034 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 309 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26.0 Vehicle record id 30113 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 25 Model name (carline) 328i Sports Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.9953 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.1828 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Automatic (S6) Rear-Wheel Drive 328i Sports Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic (S6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 17.7389 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20.8301 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 308 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26.4672 Vehicle record id 30114 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 25 Model name (carline) 328i Sports Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.1891 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.4223 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Manual 6-spd All-Wheel Drive 328i Xdrive
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 16.5779 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19.588 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 305 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25.1748 Vehicle record id 30054 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) 328i Xdrive Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.6312 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.4354 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Automatic (S6) All-Wheel Drive 328i Xdrive
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic (S6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 17.5175 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20.3818 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 304 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25.4722 Vehicle record id 30055 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 Model name (carline) 328i Xdrive Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.8909 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.891 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Manual 6-spd All-Wheel Drive 328i Xdrive Sports Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 16.5779 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19.588 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 311 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25.1748 Vehicle record id 30115 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 25 Model name (carline) 328i Xdrive Sports Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.6312 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.4354 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016 Automatic (S6) All-Wheel Drive 328i Xdrive Sports Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic (S6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 17.5175 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20.3818 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 310 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25.4722 Vehicle record id 30116 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 25 Model name (carline) 328i Xdrive Sports Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.8909 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.891 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL 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 ho
- SIM010717 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The engine?S intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?Eligible usspecification
- B610322 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The footwell module (frm) cannot be encoded after replacement.
- B340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
- B110208 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Power reduction, fC2A82 intake vanos and/or fC2A87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?Service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi
- B110208 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Power reduction fC2A82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi
- B130619 - ENGINE (PWS): Service action: n54t engine - inspect and replace injector(s). The piezo-type fuel injectors may cause a rough running at start-up or rough running while at idle.
- B540907 - STRUCTURE: Retractable hardtop status request supplement. This service information bulletin replaces si b54 09 07 dated september 2018.
- 651512 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): 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).
- 613312 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: "erroneous cc message "remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is displayed. An erroneous cc message, "remote control!" " do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the central information display (cid). The engine can still be sta
- 513911 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK: Trunk lid intermittently does not open or latch. Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the trunk is not closed fully, a check control message will be displa
- 110208 - ENGINE (PWS): "power reduction, fc 2a82 intake vanos and/or fc 2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft faults are stored in dme. The ""service engine soon"" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after dri
- 610405 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Power mirrors and/or windows are inoperative. The power windows and/or power mirrors are inoperative. The led on the headlight switch is flashing. There is a check control message for windows/mirrors/ headlights. There may also be a complai
- 513608 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- 121412 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: N55 engine: various faults stored in dme related to vanos and camshaft position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
- B011618 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- B620315 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Door open message displayed, even though door is closed. The customer complains that while driving, a ccm (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interio
- B840314 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth connection failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones samsung s6 and the s6 edge. Connectivity failure examples are: call disconnection - call is transferred back to the handset. In
- B110616 - ENGINE (PWS): N51, n52, n52k and n52t engines: various eccentric shaft sensor faults stored in the dme - diagnostic hints this service information bulletin and attachment supersedes si b11 06 16 dated april 2016.. The customer may complain about one of t
- B121116 - EQUIPMENT: Ista/p cannot program an e-series n55 replacement dme. Ista/p fails when attempting to program a replacement dme (mevd172) on bn2000 e-series vehicles with the continental hpp. Part number: 12 14 8 618 483. Dme logistic error between the re
- B110616 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: N51, n52, n52k and n52t engines: various eccentric shaft sensor faults stored in the dme - diagnostic hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: rough engine running engine cannot be started (crank no start) check engine l
- B122110 - ENGINE (PWS): N51 engine: service engine soon lamp illuminated - loss of power and various faults stored in the dme. The customer complains that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. The vehicle has lost power; the engine cranks but will not start
- B840314 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Si b84 03 14 february 2016 communication systems technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b84 03 14 dated october 2014. Subject bluetooth connection failures. There are various connectivity failures with the followi
- B650216 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Subject audio system speaker testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a ned (non electrical diagnosis) test plan available. Cause we previously recommended use of the audio test cd (atc) from bmw. This cd has been discontinued.
- B130315 - EQUIPMENT: Si b13 03 15 february 2016 fuel systems technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b13 03 15 dated march 2015 and replaces si b13 04 13 dated march 2014. Subject n20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch inje
- B070314 - ENGINE (PWS): This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015. Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Whistling noise coming from the center vent - a/c is off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
- B540907 - EQUIPMENT: ?Retractable hardtop status request supplement. Information documents have been developed showing the known correct statuses for all hall sensors and micro switches used to operate the retractable hard top (rht). This document is intended t
- 652212 - EQUIPMENT: 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).
- 650110 - EQUIPMENT: "ccc - ""please insert navigation dvd"" appears on cid. The navigation map dvd cannot be read or detected. The message ""please insert navigation dvd"" appears in the cid (central information display). The navigation system is inoperative.
- 610606 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Junction box pin assignment change. When replacing the junction box (fuse box) using p/n 61 14 6 978 270 or later, note that various pin assignments have changed. The following additional work procedure is necessary to properly perform this
- 122112 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: "n51, n52k and n52t: idle fluctuation during engine warm-up phase. After a cold engine start, the idle speed may be unstable or start fluctuating up and down slightly while the vehicle is stopped. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, r
- 651512 - EQUIPMENT: "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).
- 611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: "discharged battery: energy diagnosis must be performed. 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 d
- 513911 - EQUIPMENT: Intermittently the trunk lid does not pop open when using the remote, or latch when closing. If the vehicle is driven and the trunk is not closed fully, a check control message will be displayed in the instrument cluster. Cause the trunk li
- 511508 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: ?Si b51 15 08 body equipment october 2012 technical service. This service information bulletin supersedes si b51 15 08 dated july 2008. Designates changes to this revision subject rear window false anti-trap activation. Information the anti
- 651112 - EQUIPMENT: Intermittently stored fm radio stations default to fm 87.7. Intermittently, the stored fm radio stations default to fm 87.7 after vehicle start-up. Cause 1. Low battery voltage or voltage drop at the head unit 2. Radio station preset conta
- 651013 - SEATS: "the replacement oc3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ista repair instruction rep 65 77 604, ""replacing sensor mat (oc3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector."" 1. When the new mat is installed
- 513608 - VISIBILITY: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- 340713 - BRAKES (PWS): Brake fluid maintenance service: 36-month interval. The cbs displays the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.
- 121412 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: N51, n52k, n52t and n55 engine: various faults stored in dme related to vanos and camshaft position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine exhibits a loss of power; and the service engine soon lamp is illumin
- 515510 - STRUCTURE: Si b51 55 10 november 2013 body equipmenttechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b51 55 10 dated december 2010. Designates changes to this revision subject rear window release button leaks water.
- 513608 - STRUCTURE: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- 340313 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: 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 implausib
- 651310 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: In all audio modes (radio, cd, aux-in, etc.), the audio output is distorted. It is more noticeable with high bass and high audio volume settings. There may also be an intermittent interference noise coming from the loudspeakers at low audio
- 651013 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: "enabling and replacing new oc3 seat mat. The replacement oc3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ista repair instruction rep 65 77 604, ""replacing sensor mat (oc3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy dete
- 651009 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): 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.
- 650513 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Basic svs: voice recognition inoperative after programming. After programming the vehicle with ista/p 2.48.X, the voice recognition (basic svs) is inoperative. Note: the basic svs only includes voice recognition for phone functions. Error
- 540412 - STRUCTURE: Retractable hard top (rht) is not stacking properly - frame bent. The rht frame is bent or twisted and cannot be operated in either direction, or the roof shells are not stacking properly. The hydraulic roof cylinders operate out of sequen
- 130213 - FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS): N54 engine: fuel pressure control test plan error. Information not applicable.
- 121611 - ENGINE (PWS): 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).
- 010212 - ENGINE (PWS): "bmw na has agreed to extend the emissions warranties of the turbocharger's wastegate to: ??8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the vehicle's original in-service date select the ""vehicle comment"" button to
- 541309 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : "?Panoramic sunroof repair instructions. Information sunroof repair instructions: the panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo
- 340713 - BRAKES (PWS): Brake fluid maintenance service: 36-month interval. The coding in these vehicles has the cbs displaying the first brake fluid service as a 36-month interval from the date of production, instead of the appropriate 24-month interval.
- 121412 - ENGINE (PWS): N51, n52k, n52t and n55 engine: various faults stored in dme related to vanos and camshaft position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine exhibits a loss of power; and the service engine soon lamp is illumin
- 720111 - SEAT BELTS: "safety belt extender ""handover"" fails to deliver the belt to the customer. The customer states that the seat belt extender ""handover"" on the front driver's or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. One or more of the following situ
- 651310 - EQUIPMENT: In all audio modes (radio, cd, aux-in, etc.), the audio output is distorted. It is more noticeable with high bass and high audio volume settings. There may also be an intermittent interference noise coming from the loudspeakers at low audio
- 541309 - VISIBILITY: "panoramic sunroof repair instructions. Information sunroof repair instructions: the panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfor
- 130409 - ENGINE (PWS): "n54 engine: diagnosis of cold start rough running with misfire faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Various misfire fault
- B011618 - AIR BAGS: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
- 840313 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : "roadside assistance and bmw online services inoperative after programming. Roadside assistance and bmw online services are inoperative after programming the vehicle with ista/p 2.48 to 2.49.0. The symptoms are as follows: * bmw online - no
- 840313 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: "roadside assistance and bmw online services inoperative after programming. Roadside assistance and bmw online services are inoperative after programming the vehicle with ista/p 2.48 or higher. The symptoms are as follows: * bmw online - no
- 513608 - VISIBILITY: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- 8403014 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Iphone: connection failures with ios 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iphone using ios 7. Some examples are listed below: z call disconnection z contact list incomplete z general connection failures apple software ios 7 a
- 280114 - POWER TRAIN: Dct transmission: oil leakage diagnosis. Information incorrect diagnosis of dct (double-clutch transmission) oil leaks may lead to unnecessary part replacements and repeat customer repair visits. When diagnosing complaints related to dct fl
- 122110 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: N51 engine: service engine soon lamp illuminated - loss of power and various faults stored in the dme. The customer complains that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. The vehicle has lost power; the engine cranks but will not start
- 511511 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES: Headlight washer nozzle cover sticks out.
- 121412 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ?Si b12 14 12 april 2013 engine electrical systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 14 12 dated january 2013. Designates changes to this revision subject n51, n52k, n52t and n55 engine: various faults s
- 652012 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Rad2plus: radio causes battery drain. The vehicle's battery state of charge is very low after the vehicle was parked for a longer period of time (e.G., overnight). The rad2+ radio doesn't allow the vehicle to enter full sleep mode, and cau
- 511011 - EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT: Anti-trap is activated when raising the front side windows. When closing the front side windows using the convertible top switch or the central power window switch, one or both front side windows come to a stop at the top third travel area,
- 121412 - ENGINE (PWS): N51, n52k, n52t and n55 engine: various faults stored in dme related to vanos and camshaft position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the service engine soon lamp is illuminated.
- 121412 - ENGINE (PWS): Si b12 14 12 october 2014 engine electrical systems technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 14 12 dated february 2014. Designates changes to this revision subject n51, n52k, n52t and n55 engine: various faults
- 111414 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine damage due to debris in oil passages. After performing extensive engine repairs (e.G., cylinder head removal), the engine begins to knock and may lose power. Debris has entered the engine oiling passages during cleaning of the engine
- 070314 - EQUIPMENT: Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
- 011014 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine camshaft (vanos) adjustment units: limited warranty extension to 10 years without mileage limitation. Information bmw of north america, llc ("bmw na") is extending the limited warranty for the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units on cer
- 011214 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : M57 diesel engine throttle valve (for egr): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles. Information bmw of north america, llc ("bmw na") is extending the limited warranty for the m57 diesel engine's throttle valve (for egr) on the
- 540908 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Cleaning excess butyl from rht roof shells. Butyl adhesive is used to secure the seals of the retractable hardtop (rht) to the steel roof shell panels. Particularly at high ambient temperatures, if excess butyl is present, it may start to s
- 360309 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Third generation tire pressure monitor system (rdc). Information as of september 2009 production, a new generation tire pressure monitor system has been introduced for all 3 series models. Although the basic operation of the system is simil
- 360211 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) functional changes. Information there has been a disruption in the production and supply chain of certain electronic components. These events have influenced global manufacturing facilities, including the
- 340313 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS: Incorrect remaining service life from cbs data for brake pads. The yellow "service due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor
- 650514 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Traffic information is inoperative. The traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * the traffic list is empty. 1. The offboard availability (backend) system is
- 630714 - EQUIPMENT: "one or both xenon headlights aiming downwards. Cause both sides are aiming downwards: * the most likely cause is a faulty or disconnected rear height sensor. In very extreme cases due to poor road conditions, both headlight assemblies coul
- 610314 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
- 310109 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Creaking or groaning noise during compression and/or rebound of front axle. A grating or groaning noise is heard when the front axle compresses and/or rebounds. This may be heard particularly over speed bump-type surfaces. The noise normall
- 840412 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Iphone 6, 6 plus, 5, 5s, 5c, 4s, 4, and 3gs with ios 8.X information. Information there is one major difference in functionality since ios 8.0 was released. Scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. Z he or
- 840214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information. Connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This service information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of tim
- 641010 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Si b64 10 10 heating and air conditioning july 2014 technical service subject howling/rough running noise when the a/c compressor is engaged.
- 610314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
- 840314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Iphone: connection failures with ios 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iphone using ios 7. Some examples are listed below: * call disconnection * contact list incomplete * general connection failures cause apple software i
- 010414 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: External engine oil leaks and repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the engine compartment can cause the appearance of a more severe oi
- 611714 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: "intelligent battery sensor diagnosis hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * check control message related to battery discharge * no-start condition * consumer power reduction (reduced blower
- 010914 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : "?Si b01 09 14 september 2014 warrantieswarranties this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 09 14 dated august 2014. Please read this service information bulletin in its entirety, the content has been completely updated. Design
- 840114 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system information and availability. Connecteddrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * bmw assist inoperative ? Sos call ? Roadside assistance c
- 650314 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Rad2+ radio: background noise with audio turned off. Background noise (buzzing, crackling, static) can be heard: * at low audio volume * when the radio is turned off * when the ignition is turned off note: background noise stops when the ra
- 121412 - ENGINE (PWS): "n51, n52k, n52t and n55 engine: various faults stored in dme related to vanos and camshaft position. Information part numberdescriptionquantity 11 36 7 583 207adjustment unit inlet camshaft (vanos)1 11 36 7 583 208adjustment unit outlet ca
- 652513 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: "connecteddrive/bmw assist features are inoperative. Connecteddrive features are partially or completely inoperative. * no traffic information (rtti / artti) * bmw assist ""my info"" service doesn't work. Cause the electronic subscriber agr
- 630414 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Delay in automatic driving light switching on/off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off
- 612906 - STEERING: Elv does not release. Cause 1: the steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning (cc id# 187) is shown in the instrument cluster, but no faults are
- 510807 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID : Erroneous trunk lid open check control message. The trunk open check control message may appear, even though the trunk lid or tailgate is fully closed and latched. Cause incorrect adjustment of the trunk latch striker
- 240413 - POWER TRAIN: Gm6 - 6l45r: diagnostic procedure for shudder or vibration issues. A shudder or vibration can be felt under light acceleration or when driving at constant suburban speeds. This can be most noticeable in the 1700 - 2200 engine rpm range whil
- B090615 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: New programming feature: exclusion of infotainment control units from programming. Programming with ista/p 3.57.4, or a more recent update, displays a new pop-up window providing options for systems programming.
- B652606 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: "the disclaimer screen automatically disappears from the cid after 10 seconds. Information https://www.Bmwtis.Net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.Aspx?Sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/28...12/2/2015 page 2 of 2 an enhancement was made to the car
- B070314 - EQUIPMENT: This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated may 2015. Designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not be
- B650215 - EQUIPMENT: Idrive controller trim peeling. The chrome ring on the idrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion.
- 651009 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 10 09 dated march 2013. Designates changes to this revision subject cic head unit: vehicle position is missing or incorrect on navigation map. The vehicle position is missing or incorrect
- 650509 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 05 09 dated july 2009. Designates changes to this revision subject cic headunit: navigation system road map usage. Information the car information computer (cic) began replacing the car co
- 120415 - ENGINE (PWS): Subject dme internal and valvetronic faults set at cold ambient temperatures. The service engine soon light (mil) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and valvetronic faults stored in the dme. The mil will only come on if the faul
- B270415 - WHEELS: Shudder from the driveline on vehicles with xdrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. Cause possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels &
- B640315 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Air conditioning cooling is insufficient or inoperative. The air conditioner system refrigerant level is low or empty. Cause the evaporator is leaking refrigerant.
- B360215 - WHEELS: Valve stem replacement with wheel electronics. Information the valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla
- B070314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
- 650215 - EQUIPMENT: Sidrive controller trim peeling. The chrome ring on the idrive controller is peeling. Poor chrome material adhesion
- 513911 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: Si b51 39 11february 2015 body equipmenttechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b51 39 11 dated november 2012. Designates changes to this revision subject trunk lid intermittently does not open or latch. Informatio
- 070314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated february 2015. Designates changes to this revision subject diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits. Analysis of fasta data and repeat repair visit repo
- B270216 - POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE): "repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor). The anti-lock brakes (abs), brakes and dynamic stability control (dsc) warnings are on and there may also be a ""drivetrain malfunction"" warning on in the control display. There is also
- B012016 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Footwell module: limited warranty extension to 8 years/125,000 miles. When performing ista/d diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the footwell module (frm) could fail. There is a compatibility i
- B652616 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: "usb device is not detected by champ2 head unit. Media connected to the usb connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: ""title cannot be
- B652516 - EQUIPMENT: Usb cable: battery discharge/audio failure/radio reception. No sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or pdc. Poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. Possible check control system message: o battery discharge w
- B070314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits this service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
- B840214 - EQUIPMENT: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information this service information bulletin replaces si b84 02 14 dated july 2014 what's new: model - removed models which no longer support bmw assist functionality and added new models. Proce
- B840816 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The underlying 2g technology for the gsm (global system mobile communication) combox will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after december 31, 2016. This combox and the bmw assist services that use its functionality w
- B840316 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action: gsm combox deactivation / discontinuation with 4 year assist service. What's new: ? Model: option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? Situation: information added about bluetooth functionality that is
- B840311 - EQUIPMENT: "?Telematics device spares replacement part activation via dcsnet for bmw assist what's new: ? Model: all models added along with 6ac option code ? Situation: all information added ? Information: deleted cdma related information and added a
- B130315 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: ?N20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch injector etk part number error what's new: ? Identifying the injector type using the ista test plan ? Determining the injector part number using the new the parts table. The current versio
- B130315 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: N20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch injector etk part number error what's new: ? Procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ista test plan. . The current version of the etk incorporates multiple part number errors
- B180310 - ENGINE (PWS): "? No regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) this service information bulletin supersedes si b18 03 10 dated november 2010. . The service engine soon lamp is illuminated. The following fault codes may be stored in the dde: n47
- B180117 - ENGINE (PWS): "? Diesel particulate filter (dpf) cleaning . The following performance issues may be noticed by the customer: cc-message ""drive faulty"" engine jerking or a lack of power over the whole engine speed range malfunction indicator lamp (mil)
- B840214 - EQUIPMENT: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- B840314 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth connection failures: there are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones: samsung s6 and the s6 edge.
- B840214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- B011014 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine camshaft (vanos) adjustment units: bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the camshaft (vanos) adjustment units on certain model bmw vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine
- SIB-63-11-14 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH: 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. *pe
- SIB-12-14-12 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: 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 *js
- SIB-36-02-11 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Bmw: changes have been made to the vehicles display elements of the tire pressure monitor system. *rm
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Coupe |
| DisplacementCC | 2995.5552992 |
| DisplacementCI | 182.8 |
| DisplacementL | 3.0 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| EngineHP | 230 |
| EngineKW | 171.5110 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Manufacturer Id | 966 |
| Model | 328i |
| ModelID | 1709 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| NCSA Body Type | 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | 3-series |
| Other Restraint System Info | Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger. |
| Plant City | REGENSBURG |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| Pretensioner | Yes |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | 3-Series |
| TPMS | Direct |
| VIN | WBAKE3C53BE557619 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210618 |
It seems that the bolts holding the vanos unit intact have come loose or sheared and cause a loud high pitch squealing along with a higher volume in oil loss and this has also cause a seal of some sort or go bad and excess oil burning. Also, the car has a loud tick in the engine now. My vin number is not accepted u der the recall list but my cars make model and year for the credentials along with the problems that the engine continues to have. I would appreciate it if the company adds this car and it’s vin to the list of recall so i can have it properly fixed
| Crash | No | Y | 1 Injured | None | 20210616 |
My driver and passenger airbags deployed because my car all of the sudden lurched forward on it's own and i bumped the car in front of me and when it happened my car started accelerating and revving all on it's own into the car ahead and i was trying to make it stop by pushing the brakes but the brake pedal wouldnt move it was hard and wouldnt move so my car kept accelerating bumping the car in front of me over and over and i was stomping down on the brake pedal to make it stop but it wouldnt. After about 30 seconds of this it just stopped. The airbags were blowing out very hot air that burned and bruised my left arm very badley and myself and my minor passenger were choking from it. My driver side window and windshield were both broken from the explosion of the airbags but the body of my car wasn't damaged. I had noticed that sometimes the display in my car wouldnt show all the car controls but never imagined the car would malfunction like this. Now the repair shop wants the same amount of money that i initially paid for the car to repair it and my insurance is not covering it. Please help because this was not my fault the car malfunctioned.
| Crash | No | Y | 1 Injured | None | 20210530 |
My son was injured by the impact of an accident on may 30th, 2021. He was driving when a car sped past him, lost control, slammed into the center median guardrail, then into the drivers side door of my sons car. The impact was strong enough to dent and puncture a large hole in the door, yet the side impact air bags did not deploy. Nor did any other air bag. We still currently have the vehicle.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210418 |
Timing chain failure, engine knocking, vanos bolt failure
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210417 |
Timing chain failure, engine knocking, vanos bolt failure
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210329 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, while making a left turn, the turn signal failed to illuminate. The tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer - bmw of palm springs (3737 east palm canyon dr, palm springs, ca 92264, (760) 699-2500) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,782.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210328 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, while making a left turn, the turn signal failed to illuminate. The tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer - bmw of palm springs (3737 east palm canyon dr, palm springs, ca 92264, (760) 699-2500) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,782.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210201 |
My issue is exactly as described in recall campaign 14v-176, also listed as si b11 07 14. It is a faulty vanos unit with failing bolts. My car's model and year are listed in both of these documents, however my specific vin is not listed as part of the recall. My car is currently damaged due to the vanos bolts shearing off completely and falling into the oil pan, as described exactly in the above recall notices. This is the diagnosis from bmw of seattle. It is very clear that my car suffers the same faulty part as listed and should be part of the recall. I believe it is in error that it is not. As it stands, bmw cannot help me and are forcing me to pay out of pocket. The service technician tells me that my vin should be included in the recall and does not understand why it isn't, but because it isn't they will not fix the issue under the recall. This is a very serious issue. Please correct the documentation to include my vehicle, which matches the listed vehicles in the vanos recall paperwork. Thank you.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210131 |
My issue is exactly as described in recall campaign 14v-176, also listed as si b11 07 14. It is a faulty vanos unit with failing bolts. My car's model and year are listed in both of these documents, however my specific vin is not listed as part of the recall. My car is currently damaged due to the vanos bolts shearing off completely and falling into the oil pan, as described exactly in the above recall notices. This is the diagnosis from bmw of seattle. It is very clear that my car suffers the same faulty part as listed and should be part of the recall. I believe it is in error that it is not. As it stands, bmw cannot help me and are forcing me to pay out of pocket. The service technician tells me that my vin should be included in the recall and does not understand why it isn't, but because it isn't they will not fix the issue under the recall. This is a very serious issue. Please correct the documentation to include my vehicle, which matches the listed vehicles in the vanos recall paperwork. Thank you.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBAKE3C53BE557619 | 2011 | 328i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBAPK7C50BF087226 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPH5C54BA442480 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPK7C51BF087414 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPK7C59BA820371 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPK5C53BF122572 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPH5C57BA445230 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPH5G58BNM84282 | 2011 | 328i | ROSSLYN , SOUTH AFRICA |
| WBAPH7G57BNM59840 | 2011 | 328i | ROSSLYN , SOUTH AFRICA |
| WBAPH7C5XBE130605 | 2011 | 328i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBAKE3C53BE557894 | 2011 | 328i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBAPK7C50BF088005 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBADW3C59BE539650 | 2011 | 328i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBAPH5C5XBA446906 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPH5G58BNM78806 | 2011 | 328i | ROSSLYN , SOUTH AFRICA |
| WBAPK7C5XBA970134 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPK5C52BA660743 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAUU3C57BA542589 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPH5C50BA440533 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPK7C52BA971309 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPH7C53BE462157 | 2011 | 328i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |
| WBAPH5C5XBA445240 | 2011 | 328i | MUNICH , GERMANY |
| WBAPH7G58BNN07068 | 2011 | 328i | ROSSLYN , SOUTH AFRICA |
| WBAPH7C55BE682285 | 2011 | 328i | REGENSBURG , GERMANY |