BMW 540i Service Bulletins
173 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 62 03 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up Display (HUD).
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202471Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 61 09 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck control message (CCM-ID 49) "You can continue driving. Drivetrain". In addition, the following information is shown on the Central Information Display (CID): "You can continue to drive. No roadside assistance necessary. To avoid subsequent damage, arrange an appointment with your Service Partner".
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202469Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 61 04 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202468Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 61 01 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if: a) The vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the. For example, the showroom or storage. b) Vehicles stored for an extended period connected to a low output solar or trickle charger. c) Vehicles stored for an extended period with no charger connected and not properly maintained 12 V battery.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side, passenger side or both.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201148Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651721
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe BMW key card cannot be activated. The activation menu in the BMW iDrive is missing.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201146Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651221
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- 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. Most of the vehicles are at the VDCs and will be repaired before delivering the vehicle to the dealer.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200248Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651221
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- 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 (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200247Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651121
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200241Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200240Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620221
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe total electrically driven miles are lost/reset after the vehicle is programmed. This does not affect the total vehicle odometer reading.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200239Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612420
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySome of the vehicles listed above which were initially identified as requiring Recall Campaign 20V-601 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY to be performed and completed are now no longer included in this Recall.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610421
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200235Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520621
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe driver's seat and/or passenger seat rattles ("cracking" noise) during load reversal. There is a slight movement in the seat that is most noticeable when moving forwards and backwards.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFront seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512219
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOn rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200488Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840220
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200486Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840120
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200484Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
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