# Service bulletins for the 2005 BMW 325i

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

94 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 “discharged battery” complaints.
- [B340414](/bulletins/10194296.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
- [B651820](/bulletins/10184591.md), 2020-12-21, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SERVICE ACTION \- HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag \(ITS\) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10182619.md), 2020-11-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- [B160317](/bulletins/10181217.md), 2020-10-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. E46 SULEV/PZEV: FUEL TANK DISPOSAL PROCEDURE: E46 M56 vehicles, in addition to meeting the SULEV \(Super Ultra Low Emission\) tailpipe emission standard, also conform to the Zero Evaporative Emissions \(PZEV\) regulations. In order to meet these strict standards, the SULEV's fuel tank is a completely sealed unit manufactured from a high\-grade stainless steel.
- [B013118](/bulletins/10160287.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL\-RELATED SHORT\-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- [B013118](/bulletins/10160244.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL\-RELATED SHORT\-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- [B080119](/bulletins/10154816.md), 2019-03-18, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. 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. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recalls; and get rewarded for helping us with completing repairs.
- [B011618](/bulletins/10153726.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
- [BMWSEP1313](/bulletins/10150299.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. E46 SULEV Fuel Tank Parts Collection . INFORMATION Starting on October 10th, 2013, BMW will be collecting defective E46 SULEV fuel tanks \(P/N 16 11 6 763 569\) for a special analysis project. To remove and prepare the fuel tank for shipping, please follow the procedure described below. Your dealer will receive a package addressed to your Shop Foreman, containing the plugs and caps needed to secure the fuel tank. If additional plug kits are needed, please contact Michael Murray via email at michael.murray@bmwna.com.
- [120913](/bulletins/10150160.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. State Inspection and Emission \(I/M\) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non\-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number \(VIN\) stored in the DME \(Digital Motor Electronic\). The VIN read out and displayed on the state test printout does not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. If the DME was reprogrammed using the previously available BMW service equipment \(e.g., Progman, GT1\), it is possible that only the last 7 digits of the VIN were entered into the DME, and positions 4 through10 may only contain default characters. For example: The state I/M tester or OBD scan tool may read out WBAAA00000A123456 instead of the correct full 17\-digit VIN, WBAZZ03492A123456.
- [B011718](/bulletins/10149558.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. For the above\-referenced vehicles with passenger?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. This ?component\-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata passenger?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.
- [B011618](/bulletins/10149557.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. 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. This ?component\-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata driver?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.
- [340414](/bulletins/10148179.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form. These surface hairline cracks are usually spread over the entire brake disc friction area, and have no negative influence on the durability or braking performance. The rotors should not be replaced only for their appearance reasons. When performing routine service on the brake system \(pad replacement due to wear\), the brake discs should be replaced if surface cracks are found to be greater than 13 mm, or if the brake disc thickness is below the minimum thickness. Always replace brake discs in pairs \(per axle\). Install new brake pads when replacing discs. By doing this, the service life of the friction pad surface is increased, and an even material loss is ensured. 2. Vibrations and/or steering wheel torsional vibrations during braking are caused by applying the brakes on discs with minimal to heavy corrosion. These vibrations are most noticeable when braking from high speeds with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\), and will diminish with normal everyday operation. Parts replacement is not required. 3. After high brake loads, running noises can be heard when applying the brakes, and may also be heard to a limited extent after the brakes are released. \(See the note in the Owner's Manual\). These noises are reduced during normal everyday operation, due to further erosion of the brake pad friction lining. Visible surface cracks or craterlike recesses on the brake pad surface are caused by a minor difference in the material of the pad lining, which will decrease with further operation and should not be replaced due to their appearance.
- [651414](/bulletins/10148100.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration \(NHTSA\) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. BMW is cooperating with this request. Takata is a supplier of air bags to several automotive manufacturers. They have informed NHTSA of a small number of cases of improperly deploying air bags in a few specific areas of the US. None of the reported cases involve any BMW vehicles. No determination has been made by BMW and Takata that a safety issue exists.This program involves the driver and front passenger air bag system. Specifically, the air bag system may have been manufactured with an inflator that was not produced to specification. After long\-term exposure in high absolute humidity environments, in a crash in which air bag system deployment occurs, the air bag system housing may rupture. To assist Takata with their determination, BMW will be collecting air bags from a limited number of customer vehicles. Once the affected vehicle population has been determined, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by letter to visit their authorized BMW center to have their air bag\(s\) replaced. Additional information will be provided at that time. A press release from NHTSA on this topic is expected to be issued on Monday, June 23, 2014.
- [160104](/bulletins/10147919.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. As a safety precaution, when handling fuel tank always wear safety goggles and plastic \(not latex\) gloves, Nitrile preferred. 2.Remove defective fuel tank from the vehicle and place it on a workbench in an area where good ventilation is provided. As outlined in SI B01 03 14, starting in March 2014, the initial phase of the E46 SULEV \(PZEV\) fuel tank remanufacturing process will begin. When this fuel tank is replaced and a corresponding claim is submitted for reimbursement, BMW NA will request that the fuel tank be returned to the Warranty Parts Return Center \(WPRC\) after claim payment. Please ensure that your workshop technicians and Parts department personnel handle the removed fuel tank\(s\) properly to avoid unnecessary damage. The fuel tank disposal procedure outlined in the bulletin applies only to non\-claim related tank replacements. BMW NA will not request that these tanks be returned to the WPRC. In the case of a non\-claim related fuel tank replacement on an E46 3 Series M56 SULEV \(PZEV\) engine vehicle, the following disposal procedure must be performed prior to scrapping a non\-returned requested fuel tank. BEFORE STARTING AND WHILE CONDUCTING THE STEEL FUEL TANK DISPOSAL , FOLLOW ALL LOCAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. DO NOT USE ANY ELECTRICALLY POWERED TOOLS OR OPEN\-FLAME DEVICES \(E.G., ACETYLENE TORCHES\) DURING THIS
- [010314](/bulletins/10147916.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. "E46 SULEV \(PZEV\) Fuel Tanks: New Warranty Parts Return Procedure. BMW of North America, LLC \(""BMW NA""\) will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for E46 3 Series SULEV \(Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle\)/PZEV \(Partial Zero Emission Vehicle\) model vehicles with the M56 engine. Starting in March 2014, the initial phase of the remanufacturing process will begin. When this fuel tank is replaced and a corresponding claim is submitted for reimbursement, BMW NA will request to have the fuel tank returned to the Warranty Parts Return Center \(WPRC\) after claim payment. Please ensure that your workshop technicians and Parts department personnel handle the removed fuel tank\(s\) properly to avoid unnecessary damage. The E46 SULEV \(PZEV\) Fuel Tank Disposal Procedure outlined in SI B16 01 04 applies only to non\-claim related tank replacements. BMW NA will not request that these tanks be returned to the WPRC IMPORTANT INFORMATION A ""used"" fuel tank is eligible for classification as ""UN3363, Dangerous Goods in Apparatus, 9."" The following requirements apply when shipping: \* There are limitations on the amount of liquid which can remain in the tank: It MUST be less than 0.5 liters of fuel. \* The tank must be placed in strong outer packaging; this topic is addressed in the procedure section. \* This package is a hazardous material shipment; you are required to mark the package accordingly, as noted in the procedure section. \* As the shipper, your center is responsible for proper packaging and documentation completion. \* The shipping document requires the UN number, proper shipping name and hazard class \(UN3363, Dangerous goods in apparatus, 9\), the number of packages and total quantity, along with a shipper's certification and a signature. \* The person preparing and packaging the fuel tank\(s\) for shipping must have received the hazardous material training per 49CFR 172.702 and the IATA regulations. Those training records must be on file at your center. The U
- [B340414](/bulletins/10147242.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORMATION 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form. These surface hairline cracks are usually spread over the entire brake disc friction area, and have no negative influence on the durability or braking performance. The rotors should not be replaced only for their appearance reasons.When performing routine service on the brake system \(pad replacement due to wear\), the brake discs should be replaced if surface cracks are found to be greater than 13 mm, or if the brake disc thickness is below the minimum thickness. Always replace brake discs in pairs \(per axle\). Install new brake pads when replacing discs. By doing this, the service life of the friction pad surface is increased, and an even material loss is ensured. 2. Vibrations and/or steering wheel torsional vibrations during braking are caused by applying the brakes on discs with minimal to heavy corrosion. These vibrations are most noticeable when braking from high speeds with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\), and will diminish with normal everyday operation. Parts replacement is not required. 3.After high brake loads, running noises can be heard when applying the brakes, and may also be heard to a limited extent after the brakes are released. \(See the note in the Owner's Manual\). These noises are reduced during normal everyday operation, due to further erosion of the brake pad friction lining. Visible surface cracks or craterlike recesses on the brake pad surface are caused by a minor difference in the material of the pad lining, which will decrease with further operation and should not be replaced due to their appearance.
- [B160104](/bulletins/10147133.md), 2018-11-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. "BMW NA is not requesting that these fuel tanks be returned to the Warranty Parts Return Center \(WPRC\) after a claim payment. When performing a fuel tank replacement on an E46 ""3 Series with the M56 SULEV \(PZEV\) engine"" \(claim and non\-claim related\), the following pre\-disposal procedure must be performed prior to scrapping the fuel tank. BEFORE STARTING AND WHILE CONDUCTING THE STEEL FUEL TANK DISPOSAL , FOLLOW ALL LOCAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. DO NOT USE ANY ELECTRICALLY POWERED TOOLS OR OPEN\-FLAME DEVICES \(E.G., ACETYLENE TORCHES\) DURING THIS."
- [B840214](/bulletins/10145320.md), 2018-10-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
- [B650709](/bulletins/10145306.md), 2018-10-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). 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 instance:
- [B160317](/bulletins/10145287.md), 2018-10-09, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK. E46 PZEV/SULEV \(M56\) FUEL TANKS: REPLACEMENT AND PARTS RETURN PROCEDURE: BMW of North America, LLC \(ÒBMW NAÓ\) will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for E46 \(3 Series\) PZEV/SULEV \(Model vehicles with the M56 engine\).
- [B650709](/bulletins/10143564.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). 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 instance:
- [B010118](/bulletins/10142910.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: SEATS. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY \(OC3\) MAT FOR SRS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES

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