BMW 535i Service Bulletins
503 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N55 PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the pressure switch, leak diagnosis module (NVLD) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release."
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146988Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010515
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"IN-TANK FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (PUMP): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the In-tank fuel delivery module (pump) to 10 years without mileage limitation as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, BMW NA sent VIN-specific customer notification letters the week of July 13, 2015 in a ""phased"" release. A sample letter is attached."
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147540Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B330416
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop: Replace Rear Differential.
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147530Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111216
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: N63T ENGINE - CHECK AND REPLACE THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES. The 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 rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic coggurated 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 (56)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151375Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621016
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names. INFORMATION Design of the HUD has limited display area. (It can only show a certain number of text characters). NOTE: Parts replacement or programming the vehicle will not recitify the situation!
Associated Products (168)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151355Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120516
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N55 - ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING DUE TO VAPOR FORMING IN THE FUEL SYSTEM This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 05 16 dated April 2016. The Engine ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" Check Control warning is displayed and the Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp may also be on. In areas where winterized fuel is used, this situation may occur after prolonged periods of engine idling or ""stop and go"" driving. Additional symptoms that may be present: rough running poor engine performance difficulty in starting the engine. Either or both of the following fault codes can be stored in the DME. 11A002 - Fuel high pressure, plausibility: Pressure too low 11AC02 - Fuel high pressure, plausibility, cold start: Pressure too low In addition any of the following faults may also be stored: 119404 - Rail pressure sensor, signal: Permanently stuck 118001 - Mixture control: mixture too lean 118401 - Mixture control: mixture too lean; large deviation Vapor formation in the fuel system from fuel quality characteristics of certain winter fuel blends along with high engine compartment temperatures."
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151353Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110716
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiesel Engine: Intake Manifold Damaged. The Service Engine Soon light is on. There may also be: Complaints of lack of engine performance An exhaust smell coming from the engine area. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 - Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high 27F000 - Charge air hose monitoring in idle: Charge air hose fallen down 290900 - Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: Measured air mass compared to calculated air mass too high 290A00 - Air system, air to EGR air mass flow plausibility: measured air mass compared to calculated air mass too high and high charging pressure control deviation 1. Excessive thermal load from the EGR system on the intake components 2. An excessive or unmetered air leak in the intake/charge air system
Associated Products (61)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151335Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840314
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. Contact List incomplete General connection failures Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants) Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware.
Associated Products (264)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision warning failed Pedestrian detection failed The following fault code is stored in the KAFAS (Camera-based Driver Assistance System): 0X800AC4 - Camera calibration failed The KAFAS camera is not properly mounted and secured to the mounting bracket on the windshield; And/ or: The mounting bracket glued to the windshield is not installed correctly. The pictures below show both incorrect and correct installation. This picture shows the KAFAS camera installed in the bracket. Notice the spacing highlighted by the ""green lines"""
Associated Products (126)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151331Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651216
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIntegrated Navigation Voice Not Loud Enough. Integrated Navigation voice guidance is not loud enough to be heard over loud music. Software error in the CHAMP2 Head Unit.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151325Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620816
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIncomplete AdBlue Check Control Message (CCM) on the Central Information Display. An incorrectly displayed AdBlue (Diesel Exhaust Fluid refill range) CCM is shown on the Central Information Display. Improper instrument cluster software
Associated Products (29)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151324Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620716
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUnintentional Active ECO-PRO Bonus Miles Reset. Fluctations of fuel level (causing resistance changes in the level sensor) while vehicle is stationary, are interpreted as refueling. This causes active ECO PRO mode bonus range to reset. Error in instrument cluster application.
Associated Products (82)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151323Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612906
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryELV Does Not Release. The customer complains of a no-crank, no-start situation. The condition may be intermittent. The ELV (Electric Steering Lock) warning is shown in the Instrument Cluster.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151313Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B370115
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Replace Left Rear Air Spring. Torsional stress can cause the threaded fabric of the left air spring bellow to rupture and lose its airtightness. If the air spring is not airtight, the vehicle will lean on one side.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTroubleshooting intermittent Steering Assistance with Electric Power Steering (EPS). Intermittent steering assistance failure CAUSE The power supply of the EPS control unit.
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151303Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111715
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N63, N63TU and N63R Engines: Upper Oil Pan Removal and Installation Repair Instructions This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 17 15 dated August 2015.. INFORMATION When removing and/or installing the engine upper oil pan assembly, the oil pan can sustain damage if this operation is not performed correctly. Before loosening or tightening the engine upper oil pan refer to the newly released Repair Instruction 11 13 010 ""Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump"" in ISTA/D 3.55.11 or higher for the proper procedures. IMPORTANT: The new repair instructions will state one of the following before reinstalling the upper engine oil pan. ""All threads must be cleaned with screw tap"" Or ""Clean all threads with screw tap. Order number 81 43 0 402 559"" Or ""Clean all threads with a thread cutter"". The current repair instruction terminology will be modified to include this information."
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151302Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing. Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission bell housing.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - May 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151301Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110815
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated March 2016. Refer to the following applicable SIBs before replacing the valve seals. SI B11 07 11 - Turbocharger Failure: Oil Supply and Return Line Blockage and Proper Repairs SI B11 07 12 - N63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints SI B11 01 13 - N63 Engine: Engine Oil Consumption, Engine Oil Top-ups and Refill Capacity SI 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 Excessive engine oil consumption Spark plugs fouled with engine oil
Associated Products (58)Associated Documents - April 14, 2016•Document ID: 10216791Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TEC24
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
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