BMW 5 Series 2005–2007 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SIB-24-03-09REV · NHTSA communication 10029426 · issued Aug 1, 2011
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2005–2007
model years
6
vehicle entries
Official summary
Bmw: one or a combination of the following situations may exist: intermittent harsh 4-3, 3-2 or 2-1 downshift (jolt) when coming to a stop with light brake application; jolts and/or jerks felt when reaccelerating after coasting; and judder when gently accelerating (most noticeable at an engine speed below 2,000 rpm). E60(550ia); e63, 64 (650i). *pe updated 6/8/11. *pe updated 9/30/11. *pe
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.