BMW 530i Service Bulletins
736 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227568Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; SEATS:BARRIERS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; LANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650414
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAccording to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present.
Associated Products (214)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227566Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620322
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like ECO PRO mode).
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227558Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611222
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
Associated Products (125)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225126Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (289)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225117Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611421
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224592Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB612219
- Date Added:
- October 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen using Comfort Access 2.0 feature Lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the remote control/display key is inside the vehicle.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224184Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB010421
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFor the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap repairs for surface appearance/cosmetic-related defect issues are not covered. 1. Air flap control (link), active upper. 1. Air flap control (drive), active upper. 2. Air flaps upper (assembly) 3. Air flaps, lower (assembly).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224183Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB010119
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFor the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered. 1. Air flap control (link), active, upper (G12, G30) 1. Air flap control (drive), active, upper. 2. Air flaps, upper (assembly). 3. Air flaps, lower (assembly).
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224210Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB650922
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
Associated Products (166)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218318Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB011418
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryComponent specific limited warranty extension for the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB662419
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
Associated Products (195)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218376Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB611322
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kicking motion beneath the rear bumper.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB090121
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgrade failure, the engine start is prevented for safety reasons until the vehicle is programmed correctly. Most of the errors occur when only one control unit fails to program correctly.
Associated Products (112)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215742Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB010121
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNote: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Notice of Limited Warranty Extension in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section. If you have Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty department through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB660820
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance" Check Control Message.
Associated Products (72)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214990Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB651312
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
Associated Products (325)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214985Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB610822
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer's key, no current vehicle data is available.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214984Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB610722
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214983Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB610222
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In HybridElectric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 17, 2020. Analyses of transmitted teleservice data indicate abnormalities in the "balancing" of the cells within one or more of the high-voltage battery cell modules. This could possibly cause a loss of performance of the corresponding modules, such as faster ageing, shorter range, or possible operating failure.
Associated Products (63)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212797Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620222
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like in Eco Pro mode). Software in the instrument cluster (Kombi).
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