BMW M550i Service Bulletins (2021)
165 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 19, 2025•Document ID: 11024203Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011724
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engine’s center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special program’s coverage is 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-service / first delivery date.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 10, 2024•Document ID: 11012076Warranty Program/ExtensionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011724
- Date Added:
- December 31, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summarythe Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engine’s center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special program’s coverage is 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-service / first delivery date.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 14, 2024•Document ID: 10252031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - January 16, 2024•Document ID: 10249437Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510819
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Associated Products (77)Associated Documents - January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611305
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Associated Products (194)Associated Documents - October 13, 2023•Document ID: 10244237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340714
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFunctional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242698Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540521
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242694Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242691Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320223
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242688Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240323
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."
Associated Products (29)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239604Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239603Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240223
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239602Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160123
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239601Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120323
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239599Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
Associated Products (62)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651523
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238083Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610123
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
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