2007 BMW 3 Series service bulletins & manufacturer communications
91 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW 3 Series. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 89Warranty extension 2
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the origi…B012016 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Mar 13, 2025
- The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the origi…B012016 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Feb 20, 2025
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2024
- 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. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- 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 le…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2020
- 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 …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
- 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 …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
- Retractable hardtop status request supplementB540907 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2018
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis InformationB840214 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2017
- Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe updated 10/31/12. *pe models 2010 e70, …SIB-12-14-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on. The vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm updated 5/19/15. *peSIB-12-21-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. Limited warranty has been extended, up to 15 years, on certain vehicles, without mileage limitation for front passenger air bag se…SIB-01-09-14 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Bmw: fuel injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation. *rm updated on 11/1/2013. *kbSIB-13-14-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kbSIB-61-13-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. The replacing and/or checking of emissions monitoring components to increase emissions stability, high pressure (hp) egr valve res…SIB-18-02-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kbSIB-11-03-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Bmw: the high-voltage (hv) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time. Updated 03/11/2013 *jsSIB-61-37-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw: dsc warning light is on. The warning lamps for dsc, abs and brake warning illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for chassis control system failure. *…SIB270212 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw: vehicle does not start: loose ground z6000 *4b. Covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle/sav limited warranty. *jsSIB122512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine al…SIB-11-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Bmw: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling within …SIB-01-02-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2012
- Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. Wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm updated 7/17/12. *peSIB-11-13-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2012
- Bmw: the left or right rear light in the side panel has condensation concerning vehicles produced up to february 27,2012. *jsB63-03-12 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2012
- Bmw: the service engine soon light is on while driving. This is a programming issue. *rm updated 1/4/12. *pe updated 4/24/12. *peSIB-12-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2012
- Bmw vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relati…SIB-16-04-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2012
- Bmw: on certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle. *peSIB-61-06-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2011
- Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting tim…SIB-13-13-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2011
- Bmw: e92. The seat belt extender on the front driver¿s or passenger side failed to deliver the belt. The safety belt extender extends but the belt slips off. The ¿hand¿ on the exte…SIB-72-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw: wiring on the headlights may have deteriorated due to environmental conditions and the cover not being secured properly. E60/e92. *rm updated 9/30/11. *peSIB-63-03-11 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw: complaint of a delayed engagement and a harsh jolt when accelerating from a stop. The situation occurs only during the engine warm up phase (cold engine), and cannot be reprod…SIB-24-03-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. E82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. All m…SI-B12-28-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2011
- Bmw: the vehicle electrical system fails and the vehicle fails to start. The central locking system fails to operate with the remote key. The key cannot be inserted into the key sl…SIB-61-08-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the different…SIB-33-01-02 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. There are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. No driveability issues. *rmSIB-12-15-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: various functions in the vehicle are not working including: instruments, door locks, wipers, and other electrical functions. There may also be warning lights on. K-can wiring …SIB-61-01-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2011
- Bmw: the painted surface on the interior door handle may peel due to exposure to hand creams and sun-tanning lotions. *rmSIB-51-18-06 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2011
- Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. There is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor. *rmSIB-17-05-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2011
- Bmw: a software problem is causing one or both of the seat belt assistants to not extend fully or may not extend at all. The position at which the assistant comes to rest varies. E…SIB-72-05-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: the seal on the rear lamps in the side panel emits a gas and causes damage to the electrical connectors on the leds inside the lamp. E91. *rmSIB-63-04-11 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rmSIB-23-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. There will be stored trouble codes. *rmSIB-12-16-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2011
- Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rmSI B12 55 06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2011
- Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a problem with the fuel pump which could not meet emissions requirements. There may be a long crank …CN-10E-A02 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2010
- Bmw: the service engine soon light may be on with the vehicle running rough and internal misfire codes. This is an ignition coil problem. *rmSIB-12-24-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw: on some e92 models the safety belt extender is not extending the belt or is noisy. This can be a fault of the extender or the belt is contorted. *rmSIB-72-03-10 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: front safety belt does not retract smoothly or jams. The upper part of the driver's or passenger's front safety belt does not roll up fully or rolls up slowly. The adj…SIB-72-01-10 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes…SIB-63-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: transmission warning light is illuminated and the transmission enters failsafe mode. Fault code 4f81 (ratio monitoring, clutch a), in some cases combined with the subs…SIB-24-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw: rear bulb failure. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. Diagnosis shows a fault for the rear lamp. The bulb out can be displayed for 2 possible causes-poor fi…SB-63-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rmSIB-65-36-09 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rmSIB-63-02-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation. *rmSIB-11-08-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. The engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. There is a software application error. *rmSIB-13-06-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rmSIB-13-02-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines. *rmSIB-11-02-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and "service engine soon light" when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. There may be six different fault codes. *rmSIB-13-07-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. The light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommende…SIB-16-03-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rmSIB-28-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rmSIB-32-04-07 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw: special limited high pressure pump (hdp) emissions warranty of 10 years/120,000 miles. A potential problem that could affect the durability of the high pressure fuel pump (hdp…SI-B-13-03-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery uni…SIB-16-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: doors will not unlock using the key fob or central locking button. *pe updated1/4/10. *pe updated 5/24/10. *peSIB-51-19-07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 2, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: rear axle carrier (sub frame) support proposed class action settlement. Under certain circumstances, a fracture in the steel body structure could form in the area aro…SIB-41-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: engine cranks but does not start; fuel level gauge displays a sufficient amount of fuel, although the fuel tank is empty; fault code 2a1c (fuel level plausibility) is…SIB-16-08-06 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw: complaint that the n (neutral) symbol is being displayed in the kombi and the message transmission in n, shift to p when engine is turned off is displayed in the cc when the v…SI-28-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Bmw: various electrical problems or intermittently. Symptoms typically include various warning lamps in the instrument cluster and starting problems. Affected may be the ekp (elect…SI-B61-16-09 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Bmw: water leaks into either the driver's side or passenger's side footwell during fast cornering. Insufficient sealing at the point of contact between the air conditioning system …SI-B64-05-09 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. Software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. Models e60, e61 (5 series)…SB-12-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2009
- Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. Dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. Tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditi…SIB-12-12-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2009
- Bmw: the telematics control unit (tcu) in vehicles may not have been properly activated. This causes the manual and automatic emergency call and roadside call (bmw assist) not to f…SI-B-84-05-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2008
- Bmw vehicle: replace front propeller shaft bolts. During assembly process, the front propeller shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. Models e90, e91 (3 series), 328xi…SI-B26-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2008
- Bmw: the engine oil level displayed in the instrument cluster may be too high or too low. Oil level could be lower than what is displayed and the low oil level warning is not promp…SI-B12-18-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2008
- Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. Water or condensation in one or both headlamps. Models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. Model years 2000-200…SI B63-04-08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Bmw: seat frame design changed for 392 (3 series coupe) produced up to may 2007. On early production e92s, the socket which secures the seat backrest release cable to the release m…SI B52 05 08 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2008
- Rear bulb failure. Model e92 (3 series coupe) vehicles produced up to january 21, 2008 are affected. The bulb out warning shows in the instrument cluster. *peSI B63 02 08 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2008
- Bmw: replace the chain tensioning rail bearing bolt that could come loose and cause damage to the engine. Models e60 (5 series), e70 (x5 series), e83 (x3 series), e9x (3 series). *…SI-B11-01-08 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2008
- Service action: replace the hands-free charging electronics (mulf2-high). This service action involves e90, e91, e92, e93 (3 series) and e60, e61 (5 series) vehicles which were pro…SI B84 11 07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2008
- N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. Models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production …SI B11 13 07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2008
- Bmw vehicle: service action: replace the high pressure pump. An internal component in the high pressure pump (hdp) may fail, causing driveability symptoms such as longer starting t…SIB-13-02-08 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 2008
- N54-diagnosis for dme fuel injector faults. For 2007 model e60, e61, e90, e92, e93 with n54 engine. *peSI B12 02 08 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2008
- Buzzing, humming or growling noises coming from inside the fuel tank. Vehicles with m56 engine from start of production to the present (sulev vehicles only). Model e46 (3 series) *…SI B16 01 05 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2008
- Rear light failure displayed in check control. Models e92, e93 (3 series). *peSI B63 14 07 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2008
- Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. The case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to b…SIB-16-01-06 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. Model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65,…SIB-36-05-07 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicles: dsc disabling function. Dsc off function has been implemented in m5 and m6 vehicles equipped with the optional 6 speed manual transmissions. No model years listed. *p…SIB-34-078-07 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: additional effort required to press brake pedal prior to engine initial start. This situation can occur if the vehicle sits for extended periods of time. Although the …SIB-34-06-07 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. A grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. The noise is more pronounced while the vehi…SIB-22-01-07 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. After turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. This noise is similar t…SIB-11-14-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Service action: program the mulf2-high control module. Model 3 series with option 6fl (usa audio interface). *njSI B65 34 07 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw: service action: reprogram the control module for the tire pressure monitoring system (rdc) at each of the four wheels on models e90, e91, e92, and e93 (3 series). *peSI-B36-02-07 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Bmw:various electrical system failures which occurred while driving: a/c stopped working; fuel gauge display is implausible (shows empty); rear windows one touch function is inoper…SI-B-61-16-08 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003