TSB List for the 2005 BMW M5

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 M5 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.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • AIR BAGS
  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SIB-33-01-02

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040853

      BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #B340414

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145331

      Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: Read More »

    • TSB #SIB-34-04-14

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057534

      BMW: RUNNING NOISES HEARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WITH HIGH BRAKE LOADS; THROUGH WHEEL OPENING, VISIBLE CRACKS CAN BE SEEN IN BRAKE DISCS AND STEERING WHEEL TORSIONAL VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #B340714

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244237

      Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material- Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #B170222

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225107

      Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166). Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #110106

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019897

      S85 ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND OIL SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK 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 »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • 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 #B011618

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149557

      For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. 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 »

    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 »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #B013118

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160244

      TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Read More »

    • TSB #B013118

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160287

      TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Read More »

    • TSB #B011618

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153726

      TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Read More »

    • TSB #B011618

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149557

      For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. Read More »

    • TSB #B080119

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154816

      In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. Read More »

    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #B011618

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153726

      TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #B010118

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142910

      FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY (OC3) MAT FOR SRS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES 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 »

    • TSB #B650916

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152674

      Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #B662419

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225126

      Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #B650709

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145306

      NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for ... Read More »

    • TSB #B650709

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10143564

      NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for ... 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 »

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