BMW 540i Service Bulletins
173 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239604Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239603Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240223
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239602Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160123
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239601Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120323
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239599Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
Associated Products (62)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651523
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238083Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610123
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - April 1, 2023•Document ID: 10236236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB660823
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIssues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected.
Associated Products (61)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235206Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841422
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235205Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840822
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235203Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651623
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
Associated Products (75)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235200Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235191Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610123
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235181Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235179Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B260422
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThere is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower.
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235178Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240223
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - February 6, 2023•Document ID: 10236387Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB260422
- Date Added:
- May 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEngine Variants Updated.
Associated Products (30)Associated Documents - February 1, 2023•Document ID: 10233157Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B260422
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThere is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. The noise goes away as the vehicle/driveline reaches operating temperature.
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