Service bulletins for the 2007 BMW M5
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.
61 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 611306 | 2019-07-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Various Electrical Problems Caused by Water Ingress. Water ingress into the luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with the MPM (Micro Power Module); PDC (Park Distance Control); M-ASK (Multi-Audio System Controller); CCC (Car Communication Computer); CID (Control Information Display); TCU (Telematics Control Unit); LOGIC-7 (Top Hi-Fi); RDC (Tire Pressure Monitor) or SDARS (Satellite Radio Receiver) control modules. In most cases, the water collects in the spare wheel recess. CAUSE: Insufficient sealing may allow water to enter the luggage compartment due to the vacuum generated while driving. |
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| B012817 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. "?CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT SETTLEMENT: WATER INTRUSION AND ACCUMULATION IN THE TRUNK (E60)/REAR CABIN WELL AREA (E61). INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) is has entered into a court approved ?nationwide settlement? with this Class Action?s lawsuit plaintiffs. Class Allegations In their complaint, the plaintiffs allege that:Model Year 2004 to 2010 BMW 5 Series E60 (Sedans) and Model Year 2006 to 2010 E61 (Sport Wagons) vehicles (""Preliminary Class Vehicles"") have defectively designed sunroofs drains which, if they become clogged, causes water intrusion and accumulation in the trunk/rear cabin well area of these vehicles. As a result, over time, this can potentially damage the electrical components and wiring that is located in the lowest part of the well area. Final Settlement Class Vehicles US specification Model Year 2007 to 2010 BMW 5 Series E60 (Sedans) and E61 (Sport Wagons) vehicles (""Final Settlement Class Vehicles"") registered and operated in the US (including Puerto Rico). Cass Members US residents (including Puerto Rico) who purchased or leased a Class Vehicle. Settlement Terms for Final Settlement Class Vehicles For eligible vehicles, the free inspection is available one-time (repair/claim dates) beginning on 8/28/2017 but no later than the extended date of 11/21/2018, Class Members will be permitted to bring their Class Vehicle to an authorized BMW center to have the free one-time inspection and control module relocation procedure performed. SI B01 28 17 (DC 54 12 90 01 00) CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT: WATER INTRUSION AND ACCUMULATION IN THE TRUNK (E60)/REAR CABIN WELL (E61) AREA, MAY APPLY. FOR ELIGIBLE VEHICLES, AN INSPECTION AND APPLICABLE CORRESPONDING REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE ONE-TIME (REPAIR/CLAIM DATES) BEGINNING ON 8/28/2017 BUT NO LATER THAN THE EXTENDED DATE OF 11/21/2018. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT: WATER INTRUSION AND ACCUMULATION IN THE TRUNK (E60)/REAR CABIN WELL (E61) AREA, SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN SI |
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