BMW 528i Service Bulletins (2013)
386 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162435Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660612
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLane Change Warning Lamps on Side View Mirrors Are Too Dark. The lane change warning lamps (small and triangle-shaped) on the exterior door mirrors are too dark. This may occur when driving from light to dark conditions, such as: * Entering a tunnel * At twilight CAUSE: RLSS (Rain Light Solar Sensor) hardware error.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10162400Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 512012
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRattling Noise from Underneath the Instrument Panel. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the driver's or passenger foot well area while driving. CAUSE Tolerance excessive between the footwell air duct and the securing hooks.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162417Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110712
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints. The vehicle may consume engine oil above the permissible specification, and may run rough at times. White or blue smoke may also be seen exiting the exhaust system. CAUSE The construction material of the crankcase ventilation connection lines and vent pipes may become brittle from engine compartment temperatures.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162395Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121412
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the following faults may be stored. E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92 and E93: 2D5A - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D5B - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 2D60 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D61 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 2D9F - camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 2DA1 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 300C - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 300D - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 300E - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 300F - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25: 130104 - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 130108 - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 130304 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 130308 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 130E11 - Camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 130F11 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 164020 - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 164021 - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 164030 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 164031 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low CAUSE One or both (intake and/or exhaust) of the VANOS gear assemblies have failed; the attaching bolts may have also loosened and/or broken.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111216
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hoses are not FPM (fluoroelastomer) rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic corrugated hoses are not fitted with the self-locking spacers. The self-locking spacers maintain an air gap between the hoses and the hot engine components.
Associated Products (82)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163033Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160419
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNEW REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK INTERNAL FUEL LINE CONNECTION. INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. This Service Information bulletin provides technical and repair procedure-related information.
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110119
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012118
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle.
Associated Products (99)Associated Documents - January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153643Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621118
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 11 18 dated January 2019. Whats New: â?¢ Warranty section - Programming information added. A small black spot remains on the Central Information Displays (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode.
Associated Products (120)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152664Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340714
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Carbon Ceramic Brake Noise. INFORMATION ""M"" vehicles are designed for high-performance, spirited driving. To accommodate this type of driving profile, a braking system which exceeds the standards for handling heavy brake forces, extreme temperatures, and excellent stopping power at high speeds is required. ""M"" vehicles can be ordered with the optional ultra high-performance braking system, featuring perforated carbon ceramic brake discs designed for circumstances similar to those encountered on racetracks. The carbon ceramic brakes were designed to improve braking efficiency, and dramatically increase braking performance along with a significant reduction in weight. When developing the carbon ceramic brake system, the main focus was on braking performance for the sporty-minded driver, while accepting the comfort limitations of functional noises at slower speeds and when coming to a stop. Please inform the customer that the carbon ceramic brake system's functional noises (squealing/honking), are a known characteristic for this type of material, and are only a small trade-off for the improved braking performance. These functional noises have no effect on the performance, operational reliability and durability of the brakes. Part replacement will not provide a remedy for the noise; this is a known characteristic of the high-performance brake system. More information on the performance and operation of these brakes can be found in the Owner's Manual under ""M carbon ceramic brake."" WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable."
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149564Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110113
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 AND N63T ENGINE: ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, ENGINE OIL TOP-UPS AND REFILL CAPACITY. Customers with one of the vehicles above may complain that the engine's oil consumption is "too high," resulting in engine oil top-ups and workshop visits to address the issue before the vehicle displays an engine oil service as being "due." When the vehicle's engine oil drops to the minimum level, a message will display in the vehicle advising the driver to "add 1 quart of engine oil." After topping up and continued operation, the "add engine oil" message may display again before an engine oil service is required and performed. CAUSE Engines that are fitted with a turbocharger, as part of their normal operation, will consume engine oil at a higher rate than a naturally aspirated engine (non-turbocharged engine). In this case, a "turbocharged" engine could require topping up of the engine oil more frequently.
Associated Products (107)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149540Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613017
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note: This oil serves as a separation medium between the RLS mounting gel pad and the windscreen. The oil ensures damage free disassembly in case of repair. CAUSE The oil that serves as the separation medium of the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) gel pad and the windscreen leaks out. Expose the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) and properly clean the area of all oily residue. Note: The separating oil usually leaks only once from the pad at the RLS. Due to the small oil quantity in the gel pad, additional oil leakage is not plausible. Leaking oil does not impair the function of the RLS.
Associated Products (170)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150057Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840616
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
Associated Products (179)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10150056Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (193)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149961Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111117
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?ENGINE LEAK DIAGNOSIS ON TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINES. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on turbocharged V8 engines it is necessary to use a borescope to identify if the source of the leak is from under the turbochargers. Engine oil or coolant leaking from the bell housing area or the front timing chain cover area may be caused by the turbocharger itself, a turbocharger oil/coolant feed line or turbocharger oil/coolant return line. Do not remove the transmission and do not dissemble the engine before performing this inspection. If necessary, use engine oil leakage detection dye.
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149960Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110815
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. * B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repair * B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints * B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity * B11 03 13 - Engine Oil Consumption (all models) If the valve seals are leaking, one of the following will help determine if the seals should be replaced. * Smoke from the tailpipe when starting or aggressively accelerating and decelerating the engine in addition to excessive engine oil consumption * Spark plugs fouled with engine oil and excessive engine oil consumption * Excessive engine oil consumption All Vehicles: On vehicles, where an excessive oil consumption between services is the only complaint, a complete oil consumption test as described in SI B11 03 13, must be performed first before replacing the valve seals. On vehicles exhibiting reproducible smoking from the tailpipe when hot, additional engine diagnostic steps (e.g. engine compression test, leak-down tests; inspection of the crankcase ventilation lines and turbo intake/outlet tubes for excessive oil accumulation) should be performed and documented prior to replacement of the valve seals, in order to eliminate other possible causes. Refer to the SIBs listed above for important diagnostic tips. Do not remove the intake manifolds to clean the intake valve carbon.
Associated Products (57)Associated Documents - August 1, 2018•Document ID: 10193494Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170318
- Date Added:
- May 17, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryButt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - July 1, 2018•Document ID: 10145320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Associated Products (247)Associated Documents - June 1, 2018•Document ID: 10145306Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION 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:
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