2012 BMW 535I technical service bulletins
367 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 BMW 535I.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes...
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle...
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- Component specific limited warranty extension
- This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be...
- Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic...
- Class action settlement: N54/N54T/N55 electric engine coolant pump .
- Telematics unit deactivation due to 3G cellular technology discontinuation
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal...
- COLLECTION OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS: BMW intends to perform evaluations and analyses on...
- Incorrect torque specification for the high-pressure pump in ista
- Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering
- Cracking noises from the frontaxle area while turning the wheels, when station
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/QC1
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Limited warranty extensionto 10 years/120000 miles
- Helpful information for customer discussions regarding motorsport vehicle brakes: information
- Noise from front area
- Security improvements for connecteddrive.
- Lane Change Warning Lamps on Side View Mirrors Are Too Dark
- Radio and Air Conditioning Functions Inoperative, When Vehicle is Moving
- Rattling Noise from Underneath the Instrument Panel
- N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position
- N52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response
- N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints
- The crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine...
- Diagnostic hint: catalytic converter inspection after loss of crankshaft signal.
- N63 engine: oil consumption class action settlement diagnosis and repair procedures.
- Engine vibrations or noise
- N55 engine: fc 28A0 or 101F01 throttle valve opening angle.
- New replacement fuel tank internal fuel line connection
- Service Information May 2019 Engine Electrical Systems B12 19 19 Technical Service
- Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This...
- Black spot in the central information.
- Carbon Ceramic Brake Noise
- RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note:...
- N63 and N63T engine: engine oil consumption, engine oil top-ups and refill capacity.
- N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement
- ?ENGINE LEAK DIAGNOSIS ON TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINES. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on...
- ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially...
- ?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Memory seat adjustment is limited
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw
- Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible
- Comfort access sporadically inactive via door handle
- Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure:
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation
- Integrated Navigation Voice Not Loud Enough: Integrated Navigation voice guidance is not loud enough to be...
- Engine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the...
- Bmw apps randomly starts playing on its own
- Engine vibrations or noise.
- N20 and N26 engines turbocharger electric wastegate actuator linkage pin corrosion
- Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple...
- NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
- Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture.
- Airbag warning light: acsm fc 930A60 or 930A1C seat occupancy detection.
- Buzzing noise heard coming from steering wheel.
- Backrest noises when under load.
- N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 08 15 June...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84...
- The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to...
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- Vibration while braking.
- WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF FRONT DOOR IS DISPLACED. ? Noise detected upon closing door ? Damage to one or both...
- ?EDGE CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR FRONT AND REAR DOOR UNDER THE PAINT FINISH. Corrosion of the front door...
- Warranty information
- ?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ?...
- List of available FM radio stations temporarily not available
- ?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What's New: ? Model: All...
- Gsm combox deactivation / discontinuation with 4 year assist service.
- The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be...
- Headunit navigation maps (hu-h HU-H2 hu-b)
- ?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT What's New: ? Part number and quantity of coolant has been updated
- ?SERVICE ACTION: SERVICE ACTION: N63T ENGINE CHECK AND REPLACE THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES What's New:...
- N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Procedure...
- ?NBT HEAD UNIT ABORTS IMPORT OF CD Whats New: ? G12 (7 Series) removed ? I01 (i3) removed ? Warranty...
- ?N63, N63TU, N63R, S63 AND S63TU ENGINES: UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS This...
- ? DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CLEANING . The following performance issues may be noticed by the...
- ? NO REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI...
- ?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT New information provided by this revision
- ?VERTICAL LINES IN HEAD-UP DISPLAY. Run diagnostics and if display is found to be damaged, replace Head-Up...
- ?After programming with ISTA/P 3.55.0 or a more recent version, the customer can no longer send ?Edit...
- Si B65 09 15
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin...
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation.
- USB device is not detected by CHAMP2 head unit.
- Cbs brake pad calculation and correction.
- ?AUDIO VOLUME NOT RESTORED AFTER MSA STOP, ENTRY HEAD UNIT. Volume of audio system (when set to near...
- Nbt navigation does not route on toll roads
- USB cable: battery discharge/audio failure/radio reception.
- Kafas camera-based assistance system limits
- Clicking noise from front axle
- Buzzing noise heard coming from steering wheel.
- Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label
- Wind noise from kidney grill.
- Tailgate unintentionally opens.
- Erroneous Blind Spot Warnings
- Information on the operation of the smart opener
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account.
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account
- N63T engine - check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses.
- Delivery Stop: Replace Rear Differential.
- Diesel Engine: Intake Manifold Damaged
- N55 - engine malfunction warning due to vapor forming in the fuel system
- HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names
- N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI...
- N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing
- N63, N63TU and N63R Engines: Upper Oil Pan Removal and Installation Repair Instructions This Service...
- Troubleshooting intermittent Steering Assistance with Electric Power Steering (EPS). Intermittent steering...
- Unintentional Active ECO-PRO Bonus Miles Reset
- Integrated Navigation Voice Not Loud Enough
- ""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display
- Bluetooth Connection Failures
- This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015
- N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine
- N55
- SOS Malfunction Is Displayed In Kombi Sporadically
- This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015
- Groaning Noise When Adjusting Steering Column
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction
- NBT Head Unit Aborts Import of CD. While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head...
- NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015
- This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 16 14 dated May 2015
- February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B11 16 15 dated...
- Si B13 03 15
- Subject
- February 2016 General Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI...
- Certain air conditioning condensers must be replaced
- Subject
- Si B84 03 14
- Si B11 11 15
- Si B16 15 14
- A Groaning Noise is Heard from the Front Door Trim . A groaning noise can be heard from one or both of the...
- Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent
- Si B16 09 15
- ?SI B34 06 14December 2015 BrakesTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 06...
- Front Seat Base Makes Noise
- Instrument Cluster Outside Temperature Display Implausible
- N63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement
- Instrument Cluster display is partially blank
- Instrument Cluster display inoperative FC B7F689
- HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently
- ?N63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement
- Instrument Cluster display is partially blank
- ?N20 and N26 engine: Smoke from Exhaust when Starting a Cold Engine
- Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes...
- Replace the Thermostat
- The plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
- N63 and S63 Engine: Upper Oil Pan Removal and Installation Procedures
- Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop
- The ""Variable Damper Control"" (VDC) valves for the spring strut shock absorber on the left front axle...
- N20 Engine: Repeated Juddering or Surging While Accelerating
- ?SI B13 02 15July 2015 Fuel SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13...
- Cracking in Rear Differential Mount Bushing
- Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed
- NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick
- Clicking Noise from Front Axle
- BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure
- This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be...
- N63 Replace High-Pressure Fuel Pumps
- Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures
- This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMW...
- N20 and N26 Engines: ETK Injector Part Number Error
- Surround View Camera Last User Mode Operation Change
- N20 and N26 Engine: Oil Leaks from Cylinder Head Cover
- N20 and N55 Engine: Engine Oil Filter Application for Plastic Oil Filter Housing
- N63: Quality Control Monitoring After CCP. INFORMATION If the vehicle exhibits any of the above...
- One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability...
- This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 16 14 dated January 2015
- SI B27 02 13February 2015 Intermediate and Special Transmission Technical Service This Service Information...
- Subject
- Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 or 930A1C Seat Occupancy Detection
- Subject
- This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06 14 dated January 2015
- SUBJECT N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault 195002 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon (MIL)...
- Subject dme
- Subject N55
- SUBJECT N20, N26, and N55 Engines with Injector Electrical Faults
- Subject
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 05 09 dated July 2009
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 10 09 dated March 2013
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 12 dated September 2012
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 24 13 dated January 2014
- MSUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information
- Information
- The test plan will help identify the actual oil level, and advise the amount that will need to be added to...
- N63 Engine: Check the Timing Chain
- Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME. The
- N63 and S63 Engine: High-pressure Fuel Injector Replacement Procedures
- NVLD Tank Leakage FC 190302 Fuel Tank Ventilation and Purge Air System Micro Leak
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles
- Dynamic Stability Control Unit (DSC) Aborted when Programming Vehicle
- M5 and M6 Front Axle Brake Squeak with Compound Brake System
- BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure.
- Automated Activation of Navigation System During PDI/QC1. INFORMATION Important: The INITIAL NAV enabling...
- IPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information
- Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 33 14 dated October 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures
- Vehicle inTransport Mode Cannot Be Unlocked with Remote Control
- Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty...
- BMW Customer-Focused Satisfaction (CFS) Program
- Engine Damage Due to Debris in Oil Passages
- Si B12 14 12
- . INFORMATION To properly diagnose the customer's complaint, the applicable test plan for the misfire...
- Engine: Fault Code 4823FC. Page 1 of 2 October 2014 Technical Service When starting the engine, the yellow...
- LED Low Beam Flashes Briefly After Ignition Switched ON. 1. The low beam flashes briefly after the...
- Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture
- IPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS...
- N20 and N26 Injector Replacement
- Front Cupholder Is Jammed
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Cover Rattles
- Rattling Noise from Mid-range Speaker in Front Door Panel
- Replace Emission Label
- External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs
- Headunit High Is Constantly Resetting
- When Unlocking with Comfort Access the Outside Door Mirrors Are in the Wrong Position
- Front Collision Warning Check Control Message Displayed in CID. Occasionally while driving, a check...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- RDC: Incorrect Tire Position Displayed with Air Pressure Drop
- IPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS...
- N63 and S63 Engine: High-pressure Fuel Injector Replacement Procedures
- Replace Power Steering Pump Belt Pulley
- Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Functional Changes
- Condition Based Service Due Date Is Reset to 01/2000
- S63TU Engine: Noises from Leaking Exhaust Manifold
- Transmission Intermittently Goes into ""P"" or ""N"" After MSA Engine Start
- A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then...
- Groaning Noise from Front Axle
- Traffic Information Is Inoperative
- N55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME....
- Fitting Winter Tires Properly to Vehicles with Ceramic Brakes
- ""Increased battery discharge!"" CC Message upon Startup
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability
- The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: Oil Service...
- Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 Seat Occupancy Detection
- Headunit-High: Navigation Road Map Installation After Replacement
- IPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. INFORMATION Do not replace any other parts! Advise...
- My BMW Remote iPhone App No Longer Controls Headlight or Horn
- ?N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine...
- Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground...
- Headunit-High: INITIAL Enabling Code Is Not Accepted Via I-Drive
- ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative
- Enabling Code FSC/SWT
- MN16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience...
- N55: Engine Difficult to Start at Cold Ambient Temperatures
- Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Cover Rattles
- N55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME....
- IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
- Installation of a new CIS (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat) will not enable with ISTA/P. Wrong...
- The customer complains that the ""low engine oil"" message is displayed too frequently
- N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine...
- ""Message"" Option Is Missing After Programming
- The Service Engine Soon Lamp On with Post Oxygen Sensor Faults Stored
- FRM3 Will Not Communicate with ISTA. When diagnosing the vehicle with ISTA, the FRM3 (Footwell Module) is...
- Fault Code for Ionizer Short to Ground Is Stored in the IHKA. INFORMATION Not applicable.
- ? Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Illumination
- Hu-h: sdars
- N55: Idle Fluctuates Briefly After a Cold Engine Start
- N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp is...
- Bmw: engine, due to ambient temperatures and engine is cold, fails to turn over on first attempt, but and...
- N55 Engine Does Not Start on First Attempt when Cold
- Knocking Noise from Driveline During Low-speed Turning
- Squeaking Noises when Steering Wheel Is Turned
- Condition Based Service Due Date Is Reset to 01/2000
- N52T/N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response
- The warning lamps for DSC, ABS and brake warning are illuminated
- DSC Warning Light is On. The warning lamps for DSC, ABS and brake warning are illuminated
- The Door Springs into Pre-Locking Position
- Service Action: Program Control Units (CAS). After programming/coding the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.1 or...
- Rattling/Grinding Noises from Center Console
- Parking Assistant Inoperative After Programming
- TCB: Emergency Call Is Erroneously Triggered
- IPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. Do not replace any other parts! Advise the customer...
- MService Action: Replace the Coolant Pump
- Transmission Intermittently Goes into ""P"" or ""N"" after MSA Engine Start
- Intermittently, the engine idle speed may fluctuate up and down or cut off under any of the following...
- Hill Descent Control Inoperative After Programming with ISTA/P 2.49.0 or 2.49.1. Hill Descent Control is...
- MRed or Blue Cap Missing from Temperature Control Wheel
- CHAMP2
- Headunit-High: CID Is Blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" Is Displayed
- MTelephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle
- Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles
- N55 Engine Failsafe
- Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics
- Whistling Noise Heard from the Center Fresh-Air Vent During Heating
- CHAMP2
- The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map
- CIS Seat Mat Replacement
- TCB: Emergency Call Is Disabled
- N20 Engine: Engine Oil Filter Application
- Noises from the Glove Compartment Door
- Advanced Onboard Battery Diagnostics
- Instrument Cluster Only Displays Background Image and Gear Indicator
- IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling.
- CHAMP2
- HiFi Audio System: Audio Intermittently Cuts Out in All Audio Modes
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Illumination
- Headunit High: Vehicle Position Is Incorrect on the Navigation Map. The vehicle position on the navigation...
- Telephone: Phonebook Does Not Transfer to the Vehicle
- ?N20 Engine: Repeated Juddering or Surging While Accelerating
- N55
- Head-Up Display Is Too Dark
- Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated; Shorted Wire in Front Seat Harness
- Service Action: Program Control Units (CAS). After programming/coding the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.48.1 or...
- Headunit-High: Navigation System Cannot Be Activated
- Headunit-High: Navigation to an iPhone Address Is Inoperative
- Bmw: if bsd communication is disrupted, oil level sensor data is no longer received by dme
- Bmw: vehicles needs diagnosing for N63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp is illuminated
- N55 Engine: DME FC 160502 Crankcase Ventilation Heater Activation
- N63 and N74 Engine: ISTA/D 2.33 Diagnostic Error in the Low-pressure Fuel Supply Sensor Value
- ?SI B16 02 12 Fuel Supply Systems October 2012 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin...
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