BMW 650i Service Bulletins
451 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147042Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's.
Associated Products (158)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. The ConnectedDrive Services are non-functional after a hardware exchange of the telematics control unit. This is not indicated by CC-message. ConnectedDrive Services not synchronized by Telematics Control Unit.
Associated Products (160)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147039Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661816
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE SMART OPENER. INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE SMART OPENER MODEL F07 (5 Series Gran Turismo) F10 (5 Series) F12 (6 Series Convertible) F13 (6 Series Coupe) F15 (X5) F16 (X6) F22 (2 Series Coupe) F23 ( 2 Series Convertible) F25 (X3) F26 (X4) F30 (3 Series Sedan) F31 (3 Series Wagon) F32 (4 Series Coupe) F33 (4 Series Convertible) F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo) F36 (4 Series Gran Coupe) F48 (X1) F80 (M3 Sedan) F82 (M4 Coupe) F83 (M4 Convertible) F85 (X5 M) F86 (X6 M) G12 (7 Series) I01 (i3 Series) Vehicles with option code SA-0322 (Comfort Access) without M-Sport trim INFORMATION The smart opener (Contactless tailgate) operates as described below: Ignition key must be within 3 feet behind the vehicle, clear from any interference like a smartphone The customer must be at least an arms-length behind the vehicle Kick your foot forwards & backwards under the vehicle in one quick movement The taillights flash confirming that the trunk will open The trunk then successfully opens For more information an instructional video can be viewed which demonstrates the operation. Thanks to BMW of Tenafly for providing the video. tinyurl.com/Autotrunk1 https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/358...9/3/2016 Page 2 of 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. [ Copyright (c)2016 BMW of North America, Inc. ] https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/358...9/3/2016
Associated Products (122)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147022Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (155)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511615
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/248...9/3/2016 Page 2 of 2"
Associated Products (134)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147011Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320716
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNO HEATING IN ALCANTARA STEERING WHEEL. The Alcantara steering wheel, which is used in Competition Edition, does not contain heating elements.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - 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: 10146995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"BMW ALPINA N63T PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the above-referenced 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 Note: 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 will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release."
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011216
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N63T PRESSURE SWITCH - LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the above-referenced 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 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 (17)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: 10147532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121016
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"N63T - Drivetrain Malfunction Message after Driving for Several Hours This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 10 16 dated April 2016. ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed with reduced engine power. Erroneous misfire faults may be stored for cylinders 3 and 6. The situation is most likely to occur after driving for several hours at constant highway speeds with light throttle (low load and low engine speed). Cycling ignition off and back on again clears the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning DME software (plausibility check error)."
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- 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: 10151373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613014
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure. This 12-volt battery replacement measure is: Effective for repairs dated on or after January 1, 2015. Applicable to vehicles that are still covered by the BMW Maintenance Program. This program is valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The calculation is based on the current date of repair. It is ""applicable"" when the 12volt battery was not replaced within the last 12 months. You can then perform the battery replacement as outlined below. Please check the warranty claim history for the specific vehicle in the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry to confirm the battery was not already replaced within the previous 12 months."
Associated Products (62)Associated Documents - June 1, 2016•Document ID: 10151365Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511516
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop - Check/Replace Windshield Sealing This Service Information Bulletin supersedes SI B51 15 16 dated June 2016. INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry.
Associated Products (17)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 - 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: 10151328Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630416
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLED Headlight CCM/Output Decrease. Any of the following may be evident: CCM about front headlights Headlight output decreases during operation 8059AFFan 1: Line disconnection / 8059AE Fan 1: Short circuit / Headlight fan failure
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