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Service bulletins for the 2013 BMW 335i

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.

628 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B5146162023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
B5125192019-09-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.
B5409072019-07-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B54 09 07 dated September 2018.
5122122019-07-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Wind Noise from Front Door Window Seal by Side Mirror. The front window may have wind noise by the side mirror when driving. CAUSE The window guide seal is not properly fitted to the door.
B6623172019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018 CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
B5111192019-04-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SERVICE ACTION: SECURE UNDERBODY PANELING. Over time the mounting clips may fail allowing the center underbody panel to become loose. The mounting clips were not sufficiently hardened during production.
B5110162019-03-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. Part Number Description Quantity F30; F31; F80 Front 51 33 7 414 531 Window guide; front left As needed 51 33 7 414 532 Window guide; front right As needed F30; F80 Rear A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces.
B5125182019-01-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A-Pillar may have loosened over time.
B6103152018-12-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STEERING; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; LANE DEPARTURE. Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K-CAN This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated April 2016. The customer states that one or more of the following CC messages are displayed: 627 - Steering behavior:Drive moderately 070 - Steering: Drive moderately 765 - Rear-end collision restricted 850 - Pedestrian warning restricted 236 - Driving stabilization: Drive moderately 299 - SOS call system failure 042 - Brake system: Drive moderately After performing a vehicle test, one or more of the following fault codes are stored: ACSM - C9549A Message faulty (seat memory), ACSM receiver, driver's seat module transmitter FEM - D91DE0 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL FEM - D91EE5 No message, receiver FEM, passenger seat module transmitter ACSM - C9540C Message missing, receiver ACSM, transmitter FEM TMSL - D95402 Message missing, receiver TMSL, transmitter FEM KOMBI - E11454 No message, receiver KOMBI, transmitter REM FEM - D91DE6 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL TMSR - D99401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM TMSR - D99402 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM FEM - 8041BA AHL system faulty FEM - D916C3 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TCB ZBE - E2D403 No message, receiver CON, transmitter FEM-ZGM TRSVC - CA9428 Message incorrect, receiver TRSVC, transmitter PDC-REM TMSL- D95401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM HU-H - S0397 MOST configuration was not stored TCB - E1445F KCAN2 or KCAN4: Line fault/electrical fault FEM - 8041B6 LWR faulty REM - E58468 Body CAN2; communication fault TRSVC - CA9427 Message incorrect, receiver all around vision camera, transmitter PDC/REM FEM - D91CEC Message missing, receiver FEM, transmitter REM Shorted K-CAN wiring under driver or passenger seat Shorted K-CAN2 wires were shorted between the left side trunk trim panel and the body of the vehicle Shorted K-CAN in left rear wheel well area Shorted K-CAN under center console trim Shorted K-CAN under A-Pill
B3104162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle. Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle may occur when driving over poor road surfaces. Software of the Variable Damper Control (VDC)
B5123152018-12-10. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SI B51 23 15 Body Equipment May 2016 Technical Service The Driver's Side Front/Rear Door Can No Longer Be Opened from the Outside This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 23 15 dated September 2015.. A driver's-side door cannot be opened by the outside door handle. This concern can also affect the driver's side rear door on the F34 and F36. The Bowden cable has become detached.
B5110162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Groaning Noise from Doors over Rough Roads. A groaning noise is heard from the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Window guide rubbing on door opening.
B5146162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker.
B5409072018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. ?RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. INFORMATION Documents have been developed showing the known correct statuses for all hall sensors and micro switches used to operate the retractable hard top (RHT). This document is intended to act as a supplement to the diagnostic information available in ISTA. Comparing these statuses to the actual statuses of a vehicle with a functional problem may assist in narrowing down which sensor/switch is contributing to the functional problem. For E93, the status request may be found by connecting the car to ISTA and selecting: Control module functions/CTM Convertible top module/Diagnosis Requests ?Sensors/Switches For F33/F83, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 F33 F83 RHT Status.pdf. For I15, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 I15 Top Status.pd
6107132018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. "Service Action: Repair Corrosion Protection on the Trunk B+ Connector. The corrosion protection on the outside of the trunk (back of rear right-hand wheel arch) around the battery positive connector is insufficient, and leads to corrosion on the body. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F30 vehicles which were produced from 9/2011 to 10/2012. In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 645. If code number 645 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 645 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action."
5136082018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory button typically will return the mirror to the stored position. Poor electrical contacts of the mirror drive in the mirror housing INFORMATION The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Complete the diagnosis test plan using the latest ISTA version. The test plan can be accessed via the following path: ""Information Search / Function Structure / Body / Mirror / Exterior mirrors / Driver's or passenger side / Exterior Mirror https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/15...12/6/2013 Page 2 of 2 Malfunction,"" and then press ""Start Search."" Select the test plan ""AM5102_00010."""
5404122018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Retractable Hard Top (RHT) Is Not Stacking Properly - Frame Bent. The RHT frame is bent or twisted and cannot be operated in either direction, or the roof shells are not stacking properly. The hydraulic roof cylinders operate out of sequence causing the frame to twist.
B5110162018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. ?GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Excessive friction between window guide and door opening. Situation is worsened by: * Option SA 760 high-gloss shadow line * High ambient temperature * Uneven driving surface.
B4103162018-11-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. EDGE CORROSION IN THE INNER DOOR JAMB AREA. Corrosion on inner door panels at the following holes and cavity openings: ? Door brake (1). ? Door wiring harness pass-thru (2).
5409082018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Cleaning Excess Butyl from RHT Roof Shells. Butyl adhesive is used to secure the seals of the retractable hardtop (RHT) to the steel roof shell panels. Particularly at high ambient temperatures, if excess butyl is present, it may start to seep out from between the seal and the roof shell. This butyl may be black or gray in color. Excess butyl applied to the roof shell during assembly
5113142018-11-13. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. Trunk Lid Does Not Open Completely. The customer may complain that the trunk does not open fully when using the remote key or hands-free trunk-lid opening (a Comfort Access function). CAUSE * A dry trunk lid seal causes the trunk lid to stick. * F30 and F32 only: A trunk return spring that is not installed correctly may not open the trunk lid fully.
5110142018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT. Front Door Loudspeaker Make Noises When Cold. The customer complains of front door loudspeaker noises when the temperature is below freezing. CAUSE Water from the door window may enter the rear area of the front door medium range loudspeaker basket/cage and can solidify when the temperature drops below freezing, creating the noise.
6311132018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK. One or Both Trunk Lid Tail Lamps Malfunction. One of the tail lamps is out in the trunk lid light cluster. This is accompanied by one of the following CCM (Check Control Messages): z Tail lamp in tailgate malfunction z Rear fog light malfunction z Reversing light malfunction z ISTA shows one or more fault(s) present: 80486A - Short-circuit in left-hand reversing light 80486B - Short-circuit in right-hand reversing light 80487F - Rear fog light, left, faulty 804880 - Rear fog light, right, faulty CAUSE The socket housing in the rear lamp mounted on the trunk lid is defective.
5121132018-11-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Door Mirror Wind/Whistle Noise. Whistling noise from front area of the front door mirror when driving at highway speeds CAUSE There is an air gap between the door mirror cap and the turn signal housing in the mirror.
5105142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Service Action: Remove and Discard Water Drain Plugs from E-Box. Water leaks into the cabin due to clogged drain plugs in the E-boxes. CAUSE The drain plug slots are too small and clog.

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