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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2012 BMW 3-series

There have been 32 technical service bulletins issued for the 2012 BMW 3-series.

1 2012 BMW 3-series equipment TSB (Bulletin 51 23 15)

Bulletin Date:	Sep. 1, 2015
Component:	Equipment.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW *detached bowden cable prevents the driver's door to open from the outside but can open from the inside
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2014 BMW M4, 2015 BMW M4, 2016 BMW M4.

2 2012 BMW 3-series equipment TSB (Bulletin 51 26 15)

Bulletin Date:	Sep. 1, 2015
Component:	Equipment.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW - improper routing of the bowden cable causes the driver or passenger front door not to open occasionally when temperature is below 37 degrees.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3, 2015 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3 Us.

3 2012 BMW 3-series body door TSB (Bulletin 51 23 15)

Bulletin Date:	Sep. 1, 2015
Component:	Body door.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW *detached bowden cable prevents the driver's door to open from the outside but can open from the inside
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2014 BMW M4, 2015 BMW M4, 2016 BMW M4.

4 2012 BMW 3-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin 34 04 15)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2015
Component:	(pws).
Bulletin Summary:	BMW - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X5.

5 2012 BMW 3-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin 11 10 12)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2015
Component:	(pws).
Bulletin Summary:	When accelerating, in hot ambient temperatures, between 3,000 rpm and 5,000 rpm, causes judders or surges in vehicle, repeatedly, due to the electropneumatic pressure convertor.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2013 BMW X1, 2013 BMW X3, 2013 BMW Z4.

6 2012 BMW 3-series equipment TSB (Bulletin 11 13 15)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2015
Component:	Equipment.
Bulletin Summary:	The plastic oil filter might fail which will cause a leakage to the internal and /or external engine oil or coolant
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X3, 2011 BMW Z4, 2012 BMW Z4.

7 2012 BMW 3-series manual transmission TSB (Bulletin SIB-24-02-15)

Bulletin Date:	Jun. 1, 2015
Component:	Manual transmission.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: on transmission side, in some vehicles, the transmission fluid is leaking around the area of the oil cooler lines causing unfavorable cooling line connection tolerances to damage o rings. Model e84 (x1), e89 (z4), f22 & 23 (2 series)
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW X1, 2014 BMW X1, 2015 BMW X1, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4, 2012 BMW Z4, 2013 BMW Z4, 2014 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4.

8 2012 BMW 3-series automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin SIB-24-02-15)

Bulletin Date:	Jun. 1, 2015
Component:	Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: on transmission side, in some vehicles, the transmission fluid is leaking around the area of the oil cooler lines causing unfavorable cooling line connection tolerances to damage o rings. Model e84 (x1), e89 (z4), f22 & 23 (2 series)
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW X1, 2014 BMW X1, 2015 BMW X1, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4, 2012 BMW Z4, 2013 BMW Z4, 2014 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4.

9 2012 BMW 3-series fuel gauge system TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-21-14)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2015
Component:	Fuel gauge system.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: fuel gauge fails to show correct level of fuel when filling fuel tank but would update itself after driving awhile and illumination of engine malfunction lamp (mil) comes on, due to software error in instrument cluster. Model 2011-15
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2014 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X5, 2015 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X6.

10 2012 BMW 3-series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-21-14)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2015
Component:	Software.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: fuel gauge fails to show correct level of fuel when filling fuel tank but would update itself after driving awhile and illumination of engine malfunction lamp (mil) comes on, due to software error in instrument cluster. Model 2011-15
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2014 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X5, 2015 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X6.

11 2012 BMW 3-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-21-14)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2015
Component:	(pws).
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: fuel gauge fails to show correct level of fuel when filling fuel tank but would update itself after driving awhile and illumination of engine malfunction lamp (mil) comes on, due to software error in instrument cluster. Model 2011-15
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2014 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X5, 2015 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X6.

12 2012 BMW 3-series cooling system TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-33-14)

Bulletin Date:	Mar. 1, 2015
Component:	Cooling system.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: due to transmission oil heat exchanger's faulty thermostat or engine faulty characteristic map thermostat, engine coolant fails to reach operating temperature, with low heat output and service engine soon light comes on. No model yea
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X4.

13 2012 BMW 3-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin SIB-16-16-14)

Bulletin Date:	Jan. 1, 2015
Component:	(pws).
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2008 BMW 3 Series, 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 7-series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X3, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, 2015 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X5, 2015 BMW X5.

14 2012 BMW 3-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin SIB-16-15-14)

Bulletin Date:	Dec. 1, 2014
Component:	(pws).
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW M3, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X3, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3 Sav, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6.

15 2012 BMW 3-series steering hydraulic power assist system TSB (Bulletin SIB-32-03-14)

Bulletin Date:	Oct. 1, 2014
Component:	Steering hydraulic power assist system.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2010 BMW 3 Series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series.

16 2012 BMW 3-series steering electric power assist system TSB (Bulletin SIB-32-03-14)

Bulletin Date:	Oct. 1, 2014
Component:	Steering electric power assist system.
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: in check control message or instrument cluster, a failure with power assisted steering is illuminated, due to software related issues.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2010 BMW 3 Series, 2003 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series.

17 2012 BMW 3-series headlights high/low beam dimmer switch TSB (Bulletin SIB-63-11-14)

Bulletin Date:	Oct. 1, 2014
Component:	Headlights high/low beam dimmer switch.
Bulletin Summary:	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, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2008 BMW 3 Series, 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 320I, 2013 BMW 320I, 2014 BMW 320I, 2014 BMW 320XI, 2008 BMW 323I, 2012 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 328, 2014 BMW 328D, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2013 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2013 BMW 328XI, 2014 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XIT, 2009 BMW 335, 2010 BMW 335, 2011 BMW 335, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2012 BMW 335I, 2013 BMW 335I, 2014 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335i Us, 2013 BMW 335IS, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI, 2013 BMW 335XI, 2014 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2009 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 525XI, 2008 BMW 528I, 2009 BMW 528I, 2010 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 528I, 2012 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW 528I, 2014 BMW 528I, 2008 BMW 528XI, 2009 BMW 528XI, 2010 BMW 528XI, 2013 BMW 528XI, 2008 BMW 535I, 2009 BMW 535I, 2010 BMW 535I, 2011 BMW 535I, 2012 BMW 535I, 2013 BMW 535I, 2014 BMW 535I, 2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 535i Us, 2008 BMW 535XI, 2010 BMW 535XI, 2011 BMW 535XI, 2012 BMW 535XI, 2013 BMW 535XI, 2008 BMW 550I, 2009 BMW 550I, 2010 BMW 550I, 2011 BMW 550I, 2012 BMW 550I, 2013 BMW 550I, 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, 2013 BMW 550XI, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 640I, 2014 BMW 640I, 2009 BMW 650I, 2010 BMW 650I, 2012 BMW 650I, 2013 BMW 650I, 2014 BMW 650I, 2008 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7-series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 740I, 2013 BMW 740I, 2014 BMW 740I, 2011 BMW 740i Us, 2013 BMW 740LI, 2014 BMW 740LI, 2008 BMW 750I, 2010 BMW 750I, 2013 BMW 750I, 2014 BMW 750I, 2011 BMW 750i Us, 2012 BMW 750IX, 2008 BMW 750LI, 2009 BMW 750LI, 2010 BMW 750LI, 2011 BMW 750LI, 2012 BMW 750LI, 2014 BMW 750LI, 2008 BMW 760LI, 2013 BMW 760LI, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X3, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3.

18 2012 BMW 3-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin SIB-11-14-14)

Bulletin Date:	Oct. 1, 2014
Component:	(pws).
Bulletin Summary:	BMW: due to debris entering oil passage of engine, it will knock and lose power, during cylinder head mating surfaces and cleaning of engine block after repair to engine.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X3, 2013 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5.

19 2012 BMW 3-series software TSB (Bulletin SIB-84-03-14)

Bulletin Date:	Jun. 1, 2014
Component:	Software.
Bulletin Summary:	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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 3 Series, 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7-series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW Activee, 2013 BMW Activehybrid 3, 2013 BMW X1, 2014 BMW X1, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X3, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2008 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4, 2012 BMW Z4, 2013 BMW Z4, 2014 BMW Z4.

20 2012 BMW 3-series communication TSB (Bulletin SIB-84-03-14)

Bulletin Date:	Jun. 1, 2014
Component:	Communication.
Bulletin Summary:	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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2008 BMW 1 Series, 2009 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 3 Series, 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5-series, 2009 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2011 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7-series, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW Activee, 2013 BMW Activehybrid 3, 2013 BMW X1, 2014 BMW X1, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X3, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2014 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2008 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4, 2012 BMW Z4, 2013 BMW Z4, 2014 BMW Z4.

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