TSB List for the 2005 BMW 120d

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 120d are official communications between BMW & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
  • AIR BAGS
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SIB-32-04-07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036979

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SIB-32-04-07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036979

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #SI-B-34-11-08

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030844

      BMW VEHICLES: TEILECLEARING FOR DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC). A PART REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BY SUBMITTING A TC CASE IN PUMA BEFORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DSC COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLES ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    • TSB #SI-B-34-11-08

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030844

      BMW VEHICLES: TEILECLEARING FOR DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC). A PART REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BY SUBMITTING A TC CASE IN PUMA BEFORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DSC COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLES ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SIB-12-16-07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040170

      BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SI B12 55 06

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037700

      BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SI-B12-28-07

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031684

      BMW: COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAS ENTERED THE ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE AND THAT THE TURBOCHARGER BOOST IS REDUCED. E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, AND E71. ALL MODELS WITH NAY ENGINES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-15-11

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040852

      BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-17-05-10

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039591

      BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SI-B12-28-07

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031684

      BMW: COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAS ENTERED THE ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE AND THAT THE TURBOCHARGER BOOST IS REDUCED. E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, AND E71. ALL MODELS WITH NAY ENGINES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SIB-17-02-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053585

      BMW: OIL LEAKS FROM THE AIR HOSE ON TURBOCHARGER. THIS IS DESIGNATED FOR E70, AND E90 MODELS WITH M57Y DIESEL ENGINES. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-17-05-10

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039591

      BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #SIB-13-13-10

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042684

      BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS AN INTERNAL COMPONENT THAT MAY FAIL AND CAUSING DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND LONGER STARTING TIMES. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #SIB-16-02-09

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033130

      BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #SIB-16-08-06

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033131

      BMW VEHICLES: ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START; FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DISPLAYS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FUEL, ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY; FAULT CODE 2A1C (FUEL LEVEL PLAUSIBILITY) IS STORED IN MSV80. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SIB-51-25-12

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045285

      BMW: WATER PENETRATES THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO OPENINGS IN SERVICE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING, CAUSING CARPET TO BE WET IN CENTER TUNNEL AREA. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-28-02-08

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036980

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS IS BEING USED ON MANY MODELS TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF DOUBLE-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SIB-51-25-12

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045285

      BMW: WATER PENETRATES THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO OPENINGS IN SERVICE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING, CAUSING CARPET TO BE WET IN CENTER TUNNEL AREA. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-23-01-08

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040045

      BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249027

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-61-19-12

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051897

      DURING THE SCHEDULED 3 MONTH/ 5,000 MILE SERVICE IT COULD POSSIBLY BE DETERMINED THAT SOME OF THE CONTACT PROTECTIVE SLEEVE S IN THE CHARGING SOCKET MAY BE MISSING. BMW MODEL E28E. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-61-24-12

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10046899

      BMW: INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE TO E MOTOR GREASING WHERE THE EME/E MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED. THE CABLES, EME HIGH VOLTAGE, SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY POSITION TO AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED FASTENERS IN REAR RIGHT WHEEL ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #SIB-61-13-05

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052012

      BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SIB-61-24-12

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10046899

      BMW: INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE TO E MOTOR GREASING WHERE THE EME/E MOTOR ASSEMBLY IS REMOVED. THE CABLES, EME HIGH VOLTAGE, SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY POSITION TO AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED FASTENERS IN REAR RIGHT WHEEL ... Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-17-05-10

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039591

      BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED FAULT CODES. THERE IS A WIRING/CONNECTION PROBLEM OR A FAULTY SENSOR. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-65-36-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037078

      BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SB-62-01-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051898

      INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GUAGES ARE INOPERATIVE. BMW MODEL F30. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #SB-62-03-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051899

      INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. BMW F25, AND F30 MODELS. *KB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SIB-61-06-11

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042686

      BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE JBE (JUNCTION BOX ELECTRONICS) MODULE FAILS PROGRAMMING DURING A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE VEHICLE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-12-16-07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040170

      BMW: A SOFTWARE ERROR IS CAUSING THE THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-65-36-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037078

      BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #SIB-63-02-01

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037025

      BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #SI B63-04-08

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025983

      BMW: HEADLAMP MOISTURE: FAULT DIAGNOSTICS. WATER OR CONDENSATION IN ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS. MODELS 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, X5, X6, 1 SERIES, AND 3 SERIES. MODEL YEARS 2000-20008. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #SIB-63-10-08

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036986

      BMW: MOUNTING TENSION OR THE CUTOUT AREA OF THE TRUNK FOR THE LIGHT IS CAUSING THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS TO CRACK. THIS IS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK IN. *RM UPDATED 1/06/12. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SI-B63-10-08

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031564

      BMW: CRACKED THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. THE MOUNTING TENSION ON THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS IS CAUSING THE LENS TO CRACK FROM THE BODY. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #SIB-65-36-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037078

      BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #SIB-65-10-13

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052013

      BMW: REPLACEMENT OF THE OC3 SENSOR SEAT MAT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. MODELS E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *KB UPDATED 12/6/13. *PE Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SIB-51-19-09

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030627

      BMW VEHICLE: AFTER RAINFALL, VARYING AMOUNTS OF WATER MAY BE PRESENT IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WATER MAY BE PRESENT IN EITHER SIDE AREA, OR IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #SIB-51-19-09

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030627

      BMW VEHICLE: AFTER RAINFALL, VARYING AMOUNTS OF WATER MAY BE PRESENT IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WATER MAY BE PRESENT IN EITHER SIDE AREA, OR IN THE WHEEL WELL AREA. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

    • TSB #SB-34-01-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051892

      ASC (AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL) OPERATION TO SENSITIVE. CRUISE CONTROL ACTION FUNCTION CAN OCCASIONALLY ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE DUE TO THE ASC IMPLAUSABILITY WHEN THE DSC WARNING LAMP IS FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. BMW. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182619

      Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #SI-B64-05-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031544

      BMW: WATER LEAKS INTO EITHER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE FOOTWELL DURING FAST CORNERING. INSUFFICIENT SEALING AT THE POINT OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND THE CONDENSATION DRAIN HOSE. Read More »

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