Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
B611305
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. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
MC160214
BMW Motorrad USA has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender âÂÂFuel Stripâ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 R and K series motorcycles.
MC610522
Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, certain sub functions will not be active until after a software update.
SIB610522
Due to a hardware change to the angular rate sensor, a specific function "Front Wheel Lift Detection" of the Pro Driving Modes is not activated.
SIB170222
Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the N63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
SIB610117
General Electric Systems.
MC710122
Emission Control Information.?
MC660114
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that Keyless Ride radio keys produced before March 28, 2014 have faulty software. This can result in the radio key ceasing to work; resulting in the engine not being able to start. If the radio key stops working while riding, the warning and indictor lamps light up to indicate the fault but the engine will not stop running until it is shut off.
MC610821
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC660118
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
MC64010520
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
SIM010717
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
SIM010917
Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
MC62719932
Engine sysmbol stays on after software update. Software error which is resolved with upgrade.
MC62571524_03
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
MC53528266
Engine warning lights come one when the vehicle is in motion. Throttle Fault "Comparison fault adapted values" is stored in memeory. Reprogramm DME.
MC62133778
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC61326053
After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
MC62223559
Ticking noises can be heard from the motorcycle speakers and also from the Bluetooth communication system when a Navigator V is in the cradle. Lin Messages are transmitted through the cradled Navigator at high volume.
MC60577201
When riding faster thatn 100mph, the armrest folds up and blocks the view in the mirror. A catch is missing.
MC6132605
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC61461571
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC55813536
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
SIB-16-002-14
BMW MC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE WARRANTY EXTENSION, WITH OUT MILEAGE LIMITATIONS, TO 12 YEARS DUE TO A POTENTIAL DURABILITY ISSUE WITH FILM TYPE FUEL LEVEL SENDER FUEL STRIP. MODEL 2005-2013 R, K SERIES. *PE
SIB-32-001-12
BMW MC: HANDBRAKE LEVER FITTING DESIGN HAS BEEN CHANGED, RADICALLY, TO BE MORE MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY, AND DISPENSES SCREEN INSERT, SUPPRESSOR WEIGHT AND SEPARATE VENT VALVE. MODELS 2011-2013 K1200GS, ADVENTURE, 1200R, 1300R, F800R AND R1200RT, 1600GT, 1600GTL. *PE
SIB-12-18-12
BMW: IF BSD COMMUNICATION IS DISRUPTED, OIL LEVEL SENSOR DATA IS NO LONGER RECEIVED BY DME. BSD COMMUNICATION FAULT(S), AFTER REPAIRS ARE SHORTLY SET, REQUIRES REMOVAL OF IGNITION HARNESS FROM CYLINDER HEAD COVER. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-1214
BMW: VEHICLES NEEDS DIAGNOSING FOR N63 MISFIRE FAULTS WHEN SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. LACK OF DIAGNOSING ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS AND REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-36-02-11
BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE¿S DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *RM
SB-M-14-11
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE IS A COMPLIMENTARY BRAKE LIGHT BEING SENT OUT DUE TO INCORRECT EXPECTATIONS. *RM
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.