BMW 530e Service Bulletins
178 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218376Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB611322
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kicking motion beneath the rear bumper.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB090121
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgrade failure, the engine start is prevented for safety reasons until the vehicle is programmed correctly. Most of the errors occur when only one control unit fails to program correctly.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB010121
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNote: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section. If you have Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB660820
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance" Check Control Message.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214990Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB651312
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214985Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB610822
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer's key, no current vehicle data is available.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214984Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB610722
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214983Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB610222
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In HybridElectric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 17, 2020. Analyses of transmitted teleservice data indicate abnormalities in the "balancing" of the cells within one or more of the high-voltage battery cell modules. This could possibly cause a loss of performance of the corresponding modules, such as faster ageing, shorter range, or possible operating failure.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212797Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620222
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like in Eco Pro mode). Software in the instrument cluster (Kombi).
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212795Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610722
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212793Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610121
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212786Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121021
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212785Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110621
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInformation updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug. When performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a N63M, N63B or S63M engines; the ETK states to use "Set oil filter element" P/N 11 42 5 A33 C42 or P/N 11 42 5 A33 C43. The part numbers are not available at the moment.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212784Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110521
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - March 1, 2022•Document ID: 10211809Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING; LANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661519
- Date Added:
- May 16, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - March 1, 2022•Document ID: 10211808Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640322
- Date Added:
- May 16, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNo heater output in passenger area.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214254Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090321
- Date Added:
- June 21, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651221
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Module (RAM) will need to be added to the affected vehicles.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212523Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610222
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In Hybrid-Electric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 17, 2020.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 1, 2022•Document ID: 10208181Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620122
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTemporary black screen in the instrument cluster.
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