BMW M550i Service Bulletins
382 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660817
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated March 2018. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be activated by either: 1. Selecting reverse with the shift selector 2. Camera activation via the button on the center console Camera function returns after a terminal change. Note: This error situation can rarely if ever be duplicated on demand. Head-unit interface software start-up synchronization error for the rear view camera.
Associated Products (54)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171496Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650520
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following illuminated: Check Engine Light DSC warning lamp Air bag warning lamps During diagnosis the following fault code is found stored in the ASCM (Advanced Crash Safety Module): 930C1E internal ECU error If the fault is cleared it returns immediately. The root cause is under investigation.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171483Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120419
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FAULT MEMORY ENTRY FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B12 04 19 dated February 2019. Technicians may notice this fault logged during a diagnostic session: Fault code: Control module: Fault Text: 160021 DME Crankshaft sensor: general loss of synchronism Environmental conditions are vehicle speed 0 (stationary) and engine speed less than 1500 rpm. There is no customer-facing symptom nor related check control message displayed. Phantom/pseudo fault due to unsuitable DME software. Background: After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine both DME control units go into sleep mode at different times. The DME of cylinder bank 2 ("secondary") goes into sleep mode first The DME of cylinder bank 1 ("primary") is still awake and can experience a reduction in signal voltage for the crankshaft sensor signal This signal change can mistakenly be evaluated as a skipped crankshaft sensor cog by the DME. If the engine is started while the primary DME is still awake this causes a brief loss of synchronization with the secondary DME. Fault 160021 is logged after three (3) consecutive engine starts with this momentary loss of synchronization. Note: Starting the engine after the primary DME has also gone into sleep mode will avoid the loss of synchronization.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111219
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following faults may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault code Control module Fault code text 213A2B DME Increment wheel adaption faulty This situation is not associated with any drivability complaints and only affects vehicles built with a Factory I-level of 19-07-500 and later. An unfavorable DME diagnostic calibration may cause the fault code to be stored. In most circumstances this will cause the MIL to be illuminated.
Associated Products (75)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170589Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621019
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
Associated Products (63)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620919
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - 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: 10170571Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111618
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE OIL SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR CONTAMINATION. The engine oil pan and oil lubrication circuit may be contaminated with metal debris from the engine manufacturing process.
Associated Products (15)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 - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170559Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011219
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles.
Associated Products (18)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 - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169456Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111419
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop on certain Model Year 2019 and 2020 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 20 2018 and November 2 2019. There is a possibility of contamination in the engine.
Associated Products (7)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.
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