BMW M550i Service Bulletins
169 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227566Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 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 (23)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 (52)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 (9)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 (67)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224186Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB011219
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryComponent-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For 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. 1. Air flap control (link) active, upper (G12, G30 and G32) 2. Air flap control (drive), active, upper 3. Air flaps, upper (assembly) 4. Air flaps, lower (assembly) For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California (CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard emission-related coverage for the Radiator Front Grille Air Vent Flaps is15 years/150,000 miles. 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. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap link (G12, G30, G32) Faulty upper air flap actuator (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty upper flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only) Or: Upon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move and there are no faults stored for the active air flaps (With no check control message or check engine light or displaying)
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224185Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB010921
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryComponent-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Leak Diagnosis Module with hose assembly (NVLD, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i Sedan and xDrive (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California (CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard component-related coverage for the NVLD is 15 years/150,000 miles. 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. Over time, the Leak Diagnosis Module (NVLD) (with connected hose) component material may fail, this can create a fine leak to develop in the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP). Should this occur, corresponding fault codes will be stored in the DME memory and the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) will illuminate.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218418Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- 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. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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 (34)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218379Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB640821
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- 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. In some cases the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air altogether.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218376Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- 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 (22)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):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 (42)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 (10)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 (22)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 (56)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 (13)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 (37)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 (16)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).
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212795Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610722
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212793Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610121
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
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