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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2012 BMW 7-series

There have been 23 technical service bulletins issued for the 2012 BMW 7-series.

1 2012 BMW 7-series fuel system TSB (Bulletin SIB-13-04-15)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2015
Component: Fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. Model 2008-14.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-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, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2014 BMW X6.

2 2012 BMW 7-series air bags frontal sensor/control module TSB (Bulletin SIB650414)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2015
Component: Air bags frontal sensor/control module.
Bulletin Summary: BMW 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, series sedan, x3, 4, 5, 6, m4: regarding airbag warning light seat occupancy detection may or may not be on.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2012 BMW 7-series.

3 2012 BMW 7-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin SIB-11-16-14)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2015
Component: (pws).
Bulletin Summary: BMW: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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 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, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6.

4 2012 BMW 7-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.

5 2012 BMW 7-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.

6 2012 BMW 7-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.

7 2012 BMW 7-series equipment TSB (Bulletin SIB-01-13-14)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 1, 2014
Component: Equipment.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: new service program procedure is now available regarding the brake fluid, tire pressures, lock/striker adjustments for trunk or tailgate, battery, exterior lighting.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2012 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW X3, 2013 BMW X3, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5.

8 2012 BMW 7-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.
 

9 2012 BMW 7-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.

10 2012 BMW 7-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.

11 2012 BMW 7-series electrical system TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-19-13)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2013
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: an erroneous message, from oil level sensor, indicating oil service is due, after traveling a short distance. Model f15, f13, f12, f10, f07, f06, f02, f01. No years listed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 7-series.

12 2012 BMW 7-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin SIB-12-19-13)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2013
Component: (pws).
Bulletin Summary: BMW: an erroneous message, from oil level sensor, indicating oil service is due, after traveling a short distance. Model f15, f13, f12, f10, f07, f06, f02, f01. No years listed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2012 BMW 3-series, 2013 BMW 3-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 7-series.

13 2012 BMW 7-series gasoline fuel injection system injectors TSB (Bulletin SIB-13-07-12)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2013
Component: Gasoline fuel injection system injectors.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71. No model years listed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2009 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2013 BMW X5 Sav, 2008 BMW X6 Sav, 2009 BMW X6 Sav, 2010 BMW X6 Sav, 2011 BMW X6 Sav.

14 2012 BMW 7-series (pws) TSB (Bulletin SIB-13-07-12)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2013
Component: (pws).
Bulletin Summary: BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71. No model years listed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2009 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2013 BMW X5 Sav, 2008 BMW X6 Sav, 2009 BMW X6 Sav, 2010 BMW X6 Sav, 2011 BMW X6 Sav.

15 2012 BMW 7-series brake disc TSB (Bulletin SIB-34-06-12)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2013
Component: Brake disc.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 BMW 3 Series, 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2013 BMW X1, 2008 BMW X5 Sav, 2009 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2008 BMW X6 Sav, 2009 BMW X6 Sav, 2010 BMW X6 Sav, 2011 BMW X6 Sav.

16 2012 BMW 7-series abs warning light TSB (Bulletin SIB-34-06-12)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2013
Component: Abs warning light.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 BMW 3 Series, 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2013 BMW X1, 2008 BMW X5 Sav, 2009 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2008 BMW X6 Sav, 2009 BMW X6 Sav, 2010 BMW X6 Sav, 2011 BMW X6 Sav.

17 2012 BMW 7-series brake lights TSB (Bulletin SIB-34-06-12)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2013
Component: Brake lights.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 BMW 3 Series, 2009 BMW 3 Series, 2010 BMW 3 Series, 2012 BMW 3-series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2013 BMW X1, 2008 BMW X5 Sav, 2009 BMW X5 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2008 BMW X6 Sav, 2009 BMW X6 Sav, 2010 BMW X6 Sav, 2011 BMW X6 Sav.

18 2012 BMW 7-series battery TSB (Bulletin SIB-64-05-13)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2013
Component: Battery.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: on some activehybrid (3,5,7), the high voltage battery is cooled by refrigerant and is regulated by expansion valve at base of battery and it can become stuck in open position, either permanently or intermittently. Models f02h, f10h,
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2012 BMW 3-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series.

19 2012 BMW 7-series battery TSB (Bulletin SIB-61-03-13)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2013
Component: Battery.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. The "high battery discharge warning" will illuminate on the central information display (cid).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series.

20 2012 BMW 7-series gasoline fuel system TSB (Bulletin SIB-13-01-13)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2013
Component: Gasoline fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: BMW: fuel tank pressure. Check engine light may illuminate with a fault code of 19401b. This light indicates that the pressure may be low as opposed to ambient.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2010 BMW 1 Series, 2011 BMW 1 Series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2012 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW 7-series.


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