BMW 540i Service Bulletins
494 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2019•Document ID: 10153641Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540718
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. The panoramic sunroof will not open or close. The sunroof may only tilt with no other functions available. There are no faults stored for the panoramic sunroof. A software error in the Roof Function Center (FZD).
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - December 1, 2018•Document ID: 10153709Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641218
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEATING IN EDRIVE IS NOT AVAILABLE. No heater output in eDrive mode.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - December 1, 2018•Document ID: 10153707Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611918
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySTANDARD OCCASIONAL USE CABLE - CHARGING COMPLAINT TROUBLESHOOTING.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - December 1, 2018•Document ID: 10153696Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160818
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe fuel delivery unit (in-tank fuel pump) may be incorrect part installed for the Model/Market.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - December 1, 2018•Document ID: 10153691Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110717
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault: 118002 - Mixture too rich In the situation being described.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152677Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661618
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND PASSIVE GO DO NOT WORK AFTER REPLACING A REMOTE KEY. Note: This situation only affects the listed vehicles with a factory I-level lower than 18-03-XXX. After teaching in a new replacement radio remote key (aka radio-operated key), Comfort Access keyless entry and Passive Go (aka Convenience Starting) are no longer possible. However, it is possible to start the engine by holding the new key to the ring antenna at the right side of the steering column. CAUSE Software error in the remote key, and/or the Display Key where applicable.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152675Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660218
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. INFORMATION All required parts can be found in the Electronic Parts Catalog.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152674Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650916
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRadio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152670Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520518
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING. Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work. A saved seat position cannot be retrieved. The memory function works again after a terminal change or backrest width adjustment. Note: Manual seat adjustment using the button for forward/back seat adjustment still works. Software error in the seat module.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152661Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B161018
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIESEL FAULTS FOR METERING QUANTITY (SCR03). The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR03) Module * 805291 - Metering quantity deviation, metered quantity according to delivery volumes is too high. * 8052E3 - Metering quantity deviation, metered quantity too high, sum error. * 8052E5 - Metering interruption to diagnose a metering quantity deviation (metered quantity too high). A software calibration error in the SCR03 module.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160818
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: CHECK AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT. The fuel delivery unit (in-tank fuel pump) may be the incorrect part installed for the Model/Market.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2018•Document ID: 10152657Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111918
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA Delivery Stop has been issued (effective November 16, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW 5 Series, 7 Series and X5 SAV vehicles that have been produced between June 29, 2018 ? September 10, 2018. The issue involves the oil-to-water heat exchanger which can start to leak. Approximately 285 vehicles are affected by this delivery stop.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122716
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE. * Vehicle will not go into "eDrive" * No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis * "eDrive" may be greyed-out in the Central Information Display (CID) and is not selectable * MSA deactivation * 12 volt battery failure * Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120918
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN STARTING. Noise when starting the engine. Engine making a rattling/grinding noise near the 12 volt starter motor. The following fault has been stored in the DME fault memory: * 21A511 - Start system, pinion starter motor: Timeout The following faults are also possible: * 21A504 - EGS, separation clutch: jammed open * 21A50A - Start system, pinion starter: Timeout successively occurred multiple times * 21A510 - Start system, EME: Timeout Consequential damage to flywheel (Torsional vibration damper) and automatic transmission may have also occurred. The starter motor is broken. It may be indicated by:
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149572Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120718
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FC 1C0102 IS STORED WITH NO OTHER RELATED FAULTS. The following fault has been stored in the Digital Motor electronics (DME) fault memory with no other engine oil pressure faults stored: ??1C0102 - oil pressure control, plausibility, static: Pressure too low This fault will not cause a customer complaint or a Check Control Message (CCM). The fault is typically identified during unrelated diagnostics. Software error in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) may cause the fault code to be erroneously stored. Only Integration level 17-11-5xx and higher are affected.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149569Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111418
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - CHECK AND REPLACE OIL FEED LINES AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. This bulletin describes the procedures to inspect and if necessary replace the following components: * Turbo charger oil feed lines (leaking) * Map thermostat and electrical harness (corrosion) Also, make sure that Service Bulletin B12 24 18 Service Action: Program Control Units, is completed when performing this Service Action.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149568Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111318
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - CHECK AND REPLACE OIL FEED LINES AND THE CHARGE AIR COOLERS. This bulletin describes the procedures to inspect and if necessary replace the following components: * Turbo charger oil feed lines (leaking) * Charge air coolers (corrosion)
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149557Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011618
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFor the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata driver?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.
Associated Products (145)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149548Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a different position then the POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light will function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated. Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) fault "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault (moisture)" is stored. 1. Electronics (for example smart phones or laptops) are connected to the USB charging port or cigarette lighter and placed on the seat. 2. The seat was wet (e.g. very high humidity, spilled liquids or rain). 3. Faulty plug connection to Evaluation Electronics CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing). 4. Excessive spacing between seat mat sensor signal wires and their grounding shield sleeve. * Drying the seat mat due to moisture. * If there is no moisture, secure loose cables and install 2 cable ties * If the 2 cables ties are already installed properly, replace the seat mat * Statement added to SI - do not replace the CIS electronics or the ACSM module for this siutation.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - October 1, 2018•Document ID: 10149545Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660817
- Date Added:
- November 26, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE. Sporadically, when the rear view camera is activated, either via selecting reverse with the shift selector or by direct camera selection, no image appears in the display. Camera function returns after terminal change. Note: This error situation can rarely, if ever, be duplicated on demand. Head-unit interface software error for the rear view camera.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents