2013 BMW 3 Series service bulletins & manufacturer communications
42 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 3 Series. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 41Warranty extension 1
- 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
- Only fuel nozzles with the recommended “specified” diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck. Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pump…B131110 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Sep 16, 2024
- Radio R/C with FEM ReturnB063824 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 3, 2024
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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
- Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471SB23-01 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 2, 2023
- This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.sb23-01TMS · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 17, 2023
- SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and hig…SB 23-01 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 14, 2023
- Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no …B170318 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2018
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicl…SIM010917 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2017
- The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecificationSIM010717 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2017
- Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveriesSIM010617 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 1, 2017
- Bmw: improper routing of the bowden cable causes the driver or passenger front door not to open occasionally when temperature is below 37 degrees. *ma51 26 15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2015
- Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees *ma34 04 15 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Bmw: cautioning light in the instrument cluster or a check control message in the display indicate the power-assisted steering has fail. *ma32 03 14 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Due to software error both front parking lights is deactivated and check control message doesn't display. *ma09 05 15 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2015
- On the transmission side, there is a transmission fluid leak around the oil cooler lines. *ma24 02 15 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Bmw: on transmission side, in some vehicles, the transmission fluid is leaking around the area of the oil cooler lines causing unfavorable cooling line connection tolerances to dam…SIB-24-02-15 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.B510415 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 6, 2015
- Bmw: fuel gauge fails to show correct level of fuel when filling fuel tank but would update itself after driving awhile and illumination of engine malfunction lamp (mil) comes on, …SIB-12-21-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2015
- During the dme's time limits engine coolant does not reach operating temperature cause by faulty thermostat inside transmission *cnB-123314 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2015
- Bmw: due to transmission oil heat exchanger's faulty thermostat or engine faulty characteristic map thermostat, engine coolant fails to reach operating temperature, with low heat o…SIB-12-33-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2015
- Bmw: calculation error by scr module software of def line pressure causing service engine soon light (mil) to illuminate. *peSIB-16-02-15 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2015
- Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *SIB-16-16-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2015
- Bmw: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination. *peSIB-16-15-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2014
- 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, f0…SIB-63-11-14 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues. *peSIB-32-03-14 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: due to debris entering oil passage of engine, it will knock and lose power, during cylinder head mating surfaces and cleaning of engine block after repair to engine. *peSIB-11-14-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.SIB-84-03-14 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Bmw: rear deck lid opens, when convertible top compartment cover is in an intermediate position due to software of car access system (cas) being incorrect, which causes convertible…SIB-61-18-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Bmw: an erroneous message, from oil level sensor, indicating oil service is due, after traveling a short distance. Model f15, f13, f12, f10, f07, f06, f02, f01. No years listed. *p…SIB-12-19-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Bmw: on the trunk lid, the tail lamp is loose and not properly attached, on some vehicles. Models 2011-2013 3 series (f30). *peSIB-63-05-12 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Bmw: in rear of vehicle, various electrical faults are due to rem (rear electronic module) not responding to diagnosis. Models 2011-2012 3 series. *pe updated 7/10/13. *peSIB-61-32-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- Bmw: the driver must activate rear view camera, using idrive controller, due to rear view camera failing to automatically turn, when reverse gear is selected. Model 2012-2013 f30. …SIB-66-02-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 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: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kbSIB-12-16-11 · 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: trunk lid fails to open, hazard lights flashes permanently, vehicle will lock and unlock on its own, all interior lights, by themselves, will turn on and when ignition is turn…SIB-61-36-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Bmw: the obd (on board diagnosis) experience an error in its data and requires an update on dme software. Model 2012-2013 f30. *peSIB-12-19-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Bmw: on some vehicles, led on headlight switch, flashes. The power mirrors and windows become inoperative, due to possible water in both headlights or right and left stepper box ar…SIB-61-04-05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2012
- Bmw: the evaporative system leakage is found, when using the nvld tank leakage test plan. *pe updated 1/18/13. *peSIB-16-03-12 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2012
- Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82, e…SIB-61-02-12 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2012