2008 BMW 5 Series service bulletins & manufacturer communications
77 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 5 Series. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 77
- 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
- Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: …B160623 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 20, 2023
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ  s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical…B653423 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 22, 2023
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.B660523 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Oct 19, 2023
- 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
- 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: 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: during process of starting engine, electric power assist (eps) will be reduced, intermittently, and yellow eps warning lamp briefly illuminates, due to a brief undervoltage. *…SIB-32-04-14 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2014
- 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: 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: service engine and engine malfunction light illuminates. Vehicle may have reduced power output. Fault code may not clear from dme fault memory. *kb updated on 11/8/2013. *kb u…SIB-12-15-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 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: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12,…SIB-34-06-12 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued May 1, 2013
- Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. Models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. No model …SIB-24-03-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 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: there is a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. It occurs when it is hot outside, the a/c is switched on, and the wheel is turned slightly. Ther…SIB-12-09-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 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: intermittently goes into park during a msa engine start. The transmission can intermittently go into the park position (p) when msa engine start is occurring. A drive gear can…SIB240812 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe updated 1/11/1…SIB-11-07-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 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 vehicle: various electrical problems caused by water ingress. Water ingress in luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with mpm (micro po…SI-B61-13-06 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. This situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. Also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up t…B61-17-12 · Technical service bulletin · Interior 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: see document search button for owner letter. On certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engin…RC-11V-521 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 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: information is being provided regarding the off and on flashing light or service engine soon illumination while vehicle is in transportation mode. *peSIB-12-24-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 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: after refueling the tank, the gauge will say 3/4 full inand not full. The guage reads full after driving a little while. The fuel level sensor arm is binding. *rm updated 9/30…SIB-16-08-10 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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: 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: when outside temp is below freezing the outside doors will not close or are difficult to open. A door cable has moisture intrusion and freezes. *rmSIB-51-11-11 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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: diagnostic for gws faults - drive position d cannot be engaged. After the engine has started or during parking maneuvers, the drive position d cannot be engaged using the gws …SIB 25-02-07 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2011
- Bmw: the emergency park release cable has been removed in these models and there is a procedure to disengage the park lock. 2011 e70/e71. Updated on 06/08/2011. *kb updated on 06/2…SIB-24-01-10 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2011
- Bmw: on low mileage vehicles the engine runs rough, mifires, or fails to crank. This is caused by multiple short start-ups without the engine properly going through a warm-up phase…SI B12 02 11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 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 vehicles: replaced seat occupancy sensor mat will not enable. After replacing a cis (capacitive sensing passenger occupancy mat), the new mat will not enable when using ista/p.…SIB-65-22-10 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicle: adaptive headlights. A check control (cc) message is displayed for the adaptive headlights. The headlamps no longer turn with steering wheel movement. Fault code 800fc…SIB-63-10-10 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 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: the tailgate opens slower in low temperatures and doesnt fully open. *rmSIB-51-20-09 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.*rmTS-12-19-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: bmw: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code. *rmSIB-12-18-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code. *rmSIB-12-18-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: operating description of the passenger airbag status light. *rmSIB-65-24-03 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: some models equipped with the n54 engine may have an excessive crank time before starting. *rmSIB-13-09-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 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 fault for oil wear is stored in the memory, but it does not illuminate the warning lamp. *rmSIB-27-01-07 · 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: blower speed is greatly reduced when the vehicle is stationary. The blower indicator in the ihka control panel remains unchanged. System control software for the heating/air c…SI-B 64-02-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2010
- Bmw: vehicle has a check control message self leveling suspension failed/malfunctioning displayed. At least one of the following fault codes is stored and is currently present in t…SI-B37-01-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 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: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. Models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. The service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. The engine en…SIB-12-26-09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Bmw vehicle: replace both halogen low beam headlamp bulbs. The halogen headlamp bulb (standard life) has reached the end of its design life. Later produced vehicles have been equip…SI-B-63-08-09 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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 soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving. When diagnosed, the dme has stored faults for small leak, micro leak, super fine leak, or…SI-B12-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2009
- Bmw: adaptive headlights intermittently inoperative. Headlamps work normally; only the adaptive cornering feature where the headlamps rotate in association with the steering angle …SI-B-63-07-08 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 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: 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
- 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: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. The customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when ac…SIB-12-09-08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2008
- Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). No model years listed. *peSIB-12-09-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2008
- 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 vehicle: dsc disabling function. Due to revised dme, dsc and ccc software, the mdm (m dynamic mode) button located in the center console switch cluster (szm) now has triple fun…SIB-34-07-07 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Bmw vehicle: sport transmission paddle shifters inoperative-diagnosis. The direct communication input line between the paddle shifters and the egs transmission control module is in…SIB-25-03-07 · 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
- Unexpected lane departure warning. E60, e61 (5 series), e63, e64 (6 series), vehicles produced up to march 2008. *peSIB 66-04-07 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2007