2024 BMW 530i / 740i Fuel Pump Delivery Stop SIB 16 02 24

Important Warnings for Owners and Dealers

BMW has issued Service Information Bulletin SIB 16 02 24 as a "DELIVERY STOP." This means that the procedure outlined in this Service Information must be performed on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. For vehicles already delivered, the procedure should be completed the next time the vehicle is in the shop, provided the campaigns show a status of 'remedy available'. Dealers are instructed to check their inventory for affected vehicles using the Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS as of July 13, 2024.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2024 BMW 530i and 740i vehicles may experience issues related to an insufficient fuel supply. These symptoms can include a noticeable "power reduction" from the engine or "jerking" motions while driving. These issues arise if the high-pressure pump suffers preliminary damage due to inadequate fuel flow.

Cause of the 2024 BMW 530i Fuel Pump Problem

The root cause of this issue is a restriction in the low-pressure fuel line, specifically at the tank flange for the in-tank delivery pump. This restriction prevents the required volume of fuel from being delivered, which can subsequently impact the high-pressure pump. The flange lid on the supply unit may have a reduced cross-section where the fuel feed line connects.

Repair Procedure Summary

To resolve the 2024 BMW 530i fuel pump problem, technicians are instructed to replace both the in-tank delivery unit and the high-pressure pump. This repair is mobile-friendly, meaning it can be performed efficiently. The procedure follows specific BMW Repair Instructions:

• 16 14 090: This instruction details the steps for removing and installing or replacing the supply unit.
• 13 51 017: This instruction covers the process for removing and installing the high-pressure pump.

For vehicles that have not yet been delivered to customers, this repair is a mandatory delivery stop. For vehicles already delivered, the repair should be performed during the next service visit if the campaign status is 'remedy available'. The repair code for this action is 0016870200.

Required Parts

The following parts are required for the repair, depending on the vehicle model:

For G60 (5 Series) models:

• 16 11 5 A2A C81: Supply unit (Quantity: 1)
• 16 11 7 476 100: O-ring (Quantity: 1)
• 13 51 7 934 496: High-pressure pump (Quantity: 1)
• 13 53 8 489 570: High-pressure line (Quantity: 1)
• 13 51 7 632 572: Torx socket with washer (Quantity: 2)
• 11 12 9 847 198: Profile seal (Quantity: 1)

For G70 (7 Series) models:

• 16 11 5 A06 486: Supply unit (Quantity: 1)
• 16 11 7 476 100: O-ring (Quantity: 1)
• 13 51 7 934 496: High-pressure pump (Quantity: 1)
• 51 71 1 696 566: Torx screw with washer (Quantity: 2)
• 13 51 7 632 572: Torx socket with washer (Quantity: 2)
• 11 12 9 847 198: Profile seal (Quantity: 1)
• 07 11 9 907 857: Hexagon screw with washer (Quantity: 2)
• 07 14 7 483 888: Hexagon bolt (Quantity: 6)

Owner Action

If you own a 2024 BMW 530i or 740i, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealer to check if your vehicle is affected by Service Information Bulletin SIB 16 02 24. Vehicles requiring this campaign will show as "Open" when checked by a dealer. The repair will be performed free of charge under the terms of the delivery stop or service campaign. If you experience symptoms such as "power reduction" or "jerking" motions while driving, inform your service advisor.

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Source: NHTSA ID: 11010757