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  • 24 Jan 2023BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2023/016

    A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Defect

    A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    27,539
    OEM ref
    0032390300 0032420300
    Build start
    23 Jan 2013
    Build end
    27 Oct 2016
  • 24 Jan 2023BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2023/016

    A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Defect

    A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9,948
    OEM ref
    0032390300 0032420300
    Build start
    12 Jun 2013
    Build end
    23 Feb 2017
  • 12 Sept 2022BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2022/261

    In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event

    Defect

    In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event.

    Remedy

    Rework the starter motor assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    25,982
    OEM ref
    BMW 0012770500
    Build start
    27 Feb 2017
    Build end
    29 Jun 2020
  • 22 Aug 2022BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2022/255

    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

    Defect

    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

    Remedy

    The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

    Vehicles affected
    322,745
    OEM ref
    0013440300
    Build start
    17 Nov 2016
    Build end
    11 Sept 2020
  • 22 Aug 2022BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2022/257

    Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production

    Defect

    Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production.

    Remedy

    : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    0052060200
    Build start
    23 Jun 2022
    Build end
    24 Jun 2022
  • 22 Aug 2022BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2022/257

    Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production

    Defect

    Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production.

    Remedy

    : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    0052060200
    Build start
    24 Jun 2022
    Build end
    24 Jun 2022
  • 22 Aug 2022BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2022/255

    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

    Defect

    Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

    Remedy

    The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

    Vehicles affected
    322,745
    OEM ref
    0013440300
    Build start
    08 Mar 2016
    Build end
    14 Sept 2020
  • 01 Aug 2022BMW 5 SERIES GTRef R/2022/206

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    319,399
    OEM ref
    0011280600/0011420600
    Build start
    25 Jan 2012
    Build end
    02 Feb 2017
  • 01 Aug 2022BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2022/206

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    319,399
    OEM ref
    0011280600/0011420600
    Build start
    17 Nov 2017
    Build end
    15 May 2018
  • 01 Aug 2022BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2022/206

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    319,399
    OEM ref
    0011280600/0011420600
    Build start
    15 Mar 2011
    Build end
    27 Oct 2016
  • 28 Mar 2022BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2022/084

    THE OBD SOFTWARE COULD MISINTERPRET CERTAIN INPUT PARAMETERS FOR THE ENGINE MANGEMENT SYSTEM

    Defect

    During a service visit the affected vehicles have been updated with software that could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine management system.

    Remedy

    The control units will be reprogrammed with an improved version of software.

    Vehicles affected
    6,401
    Build start
    10 Feb 2017
    Build end
    26 Jun 2018
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    02 Dec 2021
    Build end
    02 Dec 2021
  • 25 Oct 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/363

    THERMAL AGEING OF INLINE FUSE LOCATED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT DOME

    Defect

    Thermal ageing of an inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome.

    Remedy

    Modify the circuit to a later specification and replace the fuse.

    Vehicles affected
    8,875
    OEM ref
    0061011700 � BMW
    Build start
    01 Aug 1988
    Build end
    01 Jun 1989
  • 21 Jun 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/228

    A MICROPROCESSOR FAULT IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN LEAD TO FAULTY OPERATING CONDITIONS

    Defect

    A microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions.

    Remedy

    The airbag control unit will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    354
    OEM ref
    0065770100
    Build start
    09 Jan 2001
    Build end
    29 Aug 2001
  • 29 Mar 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/099

    THE REAR DRIVE SHAFTS MAY NOT FULFIL THE DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles one or both output shafts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    0033170200
    Build start
    19 Jun 2020
    Build end
    01 Jul 2020
  • 15 Mar 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/085

    AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH BRAKE DISCS WHICH ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced

    Vehicles affected
    705
    OEM ref
    0034560200 0034570200
    Build start
    27 Jan 2021
    Build end
    05 Feb 2021
  • 09 Feb 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/037

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    63,888
    OEM ref
    0011880500 0011890500
    Build start
    17 Oct 2016
    Build end
    19 Jun 2018
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    27 Aug 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    04 Mar 2020
    Build end
    29 Sept 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    29 May 2020
    Build end
    07 Sept 2020
  • 18 May 2020BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2020/136

    IF THE HEAD AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED THE IGNITOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR

    Defect

    Curtain airbags may have propellant which may have a humidity level higher than specification and in the event of a collision may not deploy correctly increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Replace the airbags on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    161
    OEM ref
    0072140200502006020070200
    Build start
    08 Nov 2016
    Build end
    26 Apr 2017
  • 09 Dec 2019BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2019/368

    THE PRESSING FORCE OF THE BEARING BUSHING INTO THE CRANKCASE MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The engine counterbalance shaft bearing bushing into the crankcase may be out of specification

    Remedy

    Replace the engine of affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    53
    OEM ref
    0011370500
    Build start
    27 Sept 2018
    Build end
    13 May 2019
  • 29 Jul 2019BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2019/195

    POSSIBLE CORROSION OF THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE

    Defect

    The branch-off point of the main battery cable may corrode

    Remedy

    The branch-off point will be checked and reworked appropriately depending on the level of corrosion present

    Vehicles affected
    121,849
    OEM ref
    0061070500
    Build start
    05 Feb 2002
    Build end
    27 Jul 2010
  • 22 Mar 2019BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2019/086

    POTENTIAL RUPTURE OF DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR

    Defect

    The front drivers air bag may not deploy correctly on activation.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the drivers front air bag if required.

    Vehicles affected
    195
    OEM ref
    0032790200 0032930200
    Build start
    01 Oct 2003
    Build end
    19 Dec 2003
  • 01 Mar 2019BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2019/057

    AUXILIARY WATER PUMP'S ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD COULD LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5,866
    OEM ref
    0011150500 0011160500
    Build start
    02 Jul 2010
    Build end
    26 Aug 2011

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