BMW M5 Service Bulletins
171 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190850Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510221
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAIR DUCT COVER LOOSE OR MISSING: The air duct cover (fender mounted) may be loose or missing. Prolonged high-speed driving can cause movements of the fender, causing the air duct to become loose.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySPORADIC FAILURE OR CRACKING NOISE IN BASS SPEAKERS: No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188949Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBRAKE LIGHT REMAINS LIT AFTER BRAKE PEDAL RELEASE: The trunk-mounted brake light remains lit for several seconds after the brake pedal is released.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT FAILS TO INITIALIZE DUE TO MISSING END STOP: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188943Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511218
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTRIM STRIP IS LOOSE OR DETACHED FROM ROOF: The roof trim strip may be loose or detached. The roof trim strip adhesive was not sufficient.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188939Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510221
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAIR DUCT COVER LOOSE OR MISSING: Prolonged high-speed driving can cause movements of the fender, causing the air duct to become loose.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187475Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340121
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) UNIT DOES NOT RESPOND AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming the vehicle using ISTA, the DSC control unit does not respond. Or: In the case of a BMW Remote Software Upgrade, the customer gets a Check Control message: "BMW Remote Software Upgrade failed. Vehicle is not operational. Please call BMW Roadside Assistance."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186895Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle 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 (21)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186894Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661820
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186893Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652120
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?NO PREVIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED IN THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT: The rear seat entertainment screens do not display any preview images at times.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186892Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652020
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle 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 (19)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661820
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652120
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?NO PREVIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED IN THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT: The rear seat entertainment screens do not display any preview images at times.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652020
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186224Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620320
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT MEMORY CDC152: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the MIL is illuminated.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186223Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612620
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?BMW DIGITAL KEY CARD IS NOT DETECTED WHEN PLACED ON THE NFC TRAY: The customer may have the following complaints: The Digital Key Card cannot be activated on the NFC (near field communication) charging tray (the activation pop-up does not appear although the Digital Key menu is present), Or the Digital Key Card is not detected when placed on the NFC tray.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186216Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160420
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?TANK VENTILATION DIAGNOSIS: There is software error in the diagnosis of the fuel tank ventilation valve. This error may result in the Service Engine Soon (MIL) light not being activated if a fault is found in the tank vent system after a second fault detection. This error will also disable diagnosis of the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor (if a fault is detected in the tank vent system).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186206Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011220
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW MAINTENANCE BOOKLET AND OEM TIRE MANUFACTURERS' WARRANTIES: In efforts to provide a digital experience to our customers, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is proud to announce a digital version of both the BMW Maintenance Booklet and BMW Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) Tire Warranties.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184595Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOP VIEW CAMERA: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side, passenger side or both.
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