BMW 528i Service Bulletins
504 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010518
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on.
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169460Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512819
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE FROM FRONT AREA: There is a hissing or wind noise present from the front area of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165266Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651519
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
Associated Products (199)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162458Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651412
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit High: Vehicle Position Is Incorrect on the Navigation Map. The vehicle position on the navigation map is incorrect. With route guidance active, the vehicle is displayed: * In an incorrect location Or * Outside the planned route. The navigation system integrated in the Headunit High (HU-H) is not calibrated correctly.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162457Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 613512
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRadio and Air Conditioning Functions Inoperative, When Vehicle is Moving. All audio and heating/air conditioning functions cannot be controlled when the vehicle is moving. After the vehicle is turned off and has entered sleep mode (after approximately 30 minutes), the system operates normally. CAUSE: Software error in the audio and air conditioning control panel.
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162435Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660612
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLane Change Warning Lamps on Side View Mirrors Are Too Dark. The lane change warning lamps (small and triangle-shaped) on the exterior door mirrors are too dark. This may occur when driving from light to dark conditions, such as: * Entering a tunnel * At twilight CAUSE: RLSS (Rain Light Solar Sensor) hardware error.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10162428Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 611306
- Date Added:
- July 11, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVarious Electrical Problems Caused by Water Ingress. Water ingress into the luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with the MPM (Micro Power Module); PDC (Park Distance Control); M-ASK (Multi-Audio System Controller); CCC (Car Communication Computer); CID (Control Information Display); TCU (Telematics Control Unit); LOGIC-7 (Top Hi-Fi); RDC (Tire Pressure Monitor) or SDARS (Satellite Radio Receiver) control modules. In most cases, the water collects in the spare wheel recess. CAUSE: Insufficient sealing may allow water to enter the luggage compartment due to the vacuum generated while driving.
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10162400Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 512012
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRattling Noise from Underneath the Instrument Panel. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the driver's or passenger foot well area while driving. CAUSE Tolerance excessive between the footwell air duct and the securing hooks.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162417Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110712
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints. The vehicle may consume engine oil above the permissible specification, and may run rough at times. White or blue smoke may also be seen exiting the exhaust system. CAUSE The construction material of the crankcase ventilation connection lines and vent pipes may become brittle from engine compartment temperatures.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162416Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110208
- Date Added:
- July 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled, the engine then usually performs normally. The following faults are stored in the DME: * 2A82 VANOS intake - stiff; jammed mechanically * 2A87 VANOS exhaust - stiff; jammed mechanically * 130108 VANOS intake: control fault, position not reached * 130308 VANOS exhaust: control fault, position not reached For the N54 engine, the following secondary faults may also be stored: * 120408 Charge-air pressure control, cut-out: Boost pressure accumulation blocked * 3100 Boost-pressure control, deactivation - boost-pressure buildup prohibited CAUSE The VANOS faults can be caused by an insufficient oil pressure supply to the inlet VANOS adjustment unit. To effectively move the camshafts to the target positions in the specified time and under all engine conditions, sufficient oil pressure supply to the VANOS control pistons must always be available. If engine operation requires the VANOS system to quickly advance or retard the intake or exhaust camshaft, faults may be stored if the camshaft is ""late"", or does not reach the target position. In this situation, engine power may be reduced and a check control message is displayed. The consequential fault 3100 or 120408 can also be set in the DME fault memory as well."
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162396Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121712
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response. A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. This situation can be more noticeable while driving on roads with slight turns or with an increasing gradient. Unfavorable EGS and DME software
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162395Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121412
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the following faults may be stored. E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92 and E93: 2D5A - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D5B - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 2D60 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D61 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 2D9F - camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 2DA1 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 300C - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 300D - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 300E - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 300F - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25: 130104 - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 130108 - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 130304 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 130308 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 130E11 - Camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 130F11 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 164020 - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 164021 - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 164030 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 164031 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low CAUSE One or both (intake and/or exhaust) of the VANOS gear assemblies have failed; the attaching bolts may have also loosened and/or broken.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111216
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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 (fluoroelastomer) rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic corrugated 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 (82)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163033Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160419
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNEW REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK INTERNAL FUEL LINE CONNECTION. INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. This Service Information bulletin provides technical and repair procedure-related information.
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110119
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012118
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle.
Associated Products (99)Associated Documents - April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160287Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B013118
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
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