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BMW 535I 2007–2012technical service bulletin

Bulletin 120911 · NHTSA communication 10149295 · issued Jan 1, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2007–2012
model years
20
vehicle entries

Official summary

N55 - Delayed Throttle Response When Driving Off. Delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load This problem occurs mainly under the following conditions: * High ambient outside temperatures * The air conditioning is switched on * The steering wheel is turned slightly DME software calibration

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.