Technical Service Bulletin SIB160712 — 2000 BMW X5

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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Bulletin Details

TSB ID SIB160712
Manufacturer
Vehicle 2000 BMW X5
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Communication Date

Bulletin Summary

BMW: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. DUE TO HIGH PROPORTION OF ETHANOL IN THE FUEL, THE INTERNAL MECHANISMS OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS MAY SWELL. THIS MAY INHIBIT THE MOVEMENT OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS. *JS

About Technical Service Bulletins

A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.

Other TSBs for the 2000 BMW X5

SIB-63-10-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
SI-B61-15-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SI B 340307 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SI545002 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
355001 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
840601 EQUIPMENT
515100 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
325000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
005099 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
360599 TIRES
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