BMW 540d Service Bulletins
373 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170579Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511319
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170572Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120319
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170568Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110819
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB57 DIESEL ENGINE - CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH. Check Control Message (CCM) "Engine oil level too high" is displayed. Fuel dilution into the engine oil due to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration strategy.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652219
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNO AUDIO IS AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS AFTER HEAD UNIT START UP: After programming vehicle no audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start-up. Fault code B7F490 "Control unit reset" is present in the RAM (Receiver Audio Module).
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169472Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE SPEED DEPENDENT NOISE DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK: Integration level updated. There is an engine speed-dependent noise heard through the speakers during audio playback. Software error in the Receiver Audio Module (RAM) control unit.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169469Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620119
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: Instrument Cluster (KOMBSP18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: On-board Computer (BC) button on turn signal stalk (BC button shown at left) Radio displays Menu button Turn signal displays Arrows on multifunction steering wheel MFL thumbwheel control.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169468Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch. A non-approved washer fluid was used that is silicone-based. Silicone-based fluids are not compatible with the contactless capacitive level sensor. Fluids that contain a silicone additive are normally colored other than blue.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169459Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340319
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHUMMING RUMBLING NOISES AFTER OPENING THE DOOR: After waking up/unlocking and entering the vehicle a humming/rumbling noise may occur.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10168012Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662017
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDISPLAY KEY IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B66 20 17 dated September 2018. What's New: The display key is non-functional. Display Key cannot be charged or switched on. An incorrect vehicle model appears on the key display. Possibly defective display key.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651419
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166385Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611219
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: REPLACE THE GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH: The functional lighting and/or locator lighting on the Shifter selector lever (GWS) may flicker over time or intermittently not illuminate. The GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH may not have been produced to specifications.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166371Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662319
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. The Driver Assistance System limited warning message is displayed.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: This correction is to be used for all situations where the following fault codes are stored: 138402 279B00 138220 13820D 13820E.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170617
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. Coolant in the low temperature cooling circuit may also have an acrid smell and discoloration.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512219
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED. Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps. The pin used to attach the upper active air flap actuator has detached from the linkage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165284Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 21 19 dated August 2019. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s).
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165279Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated Procedure text changes made due to an ISTA/D test plan name change Adjusted text in the Warranty section for use with AIR and the ISTA/D test plan name change. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (64)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165266Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651519
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
Associated Products (199)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611219
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH.
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