BMW M550i Service Bulletins
169 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194311Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650421
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRETROFIT SATELLITE RADIO (OPTION CODE SA655): The affected vehicles were produced with Preparation BMW Satellite Radio (option code SA 693) instead of with Satellite Radio (option code SA 655).
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194298Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360121
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190867Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190866Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660121
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE-CONTROL PARKING FAILS AFTER ENGINE START: When trying to park the vehicle using remote-control parking, the function fails after engine start.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190863Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630421
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM DOES NOT DIM AUTOMATICALLY: The automatic high beams may not automatically dim to low beams.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190861Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630221
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The CID displays "Left brake light faulty.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190860Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620818
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190846Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090120
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS NOT OFFERED FOR INSTALLATION: The customer complains that the BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible in his/her vehicle, though the Remote Software Upgrade menu is available in the vehicle and a download was performed by the vehicle or the BMW Connected App.
Associated Products (18)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: 10188950Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630221
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The rear brake light will continue to work without error.
Associated Products (4)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: 10188948Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVOLT BATTERY MAINTENANCE: 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if: a) The vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period.
Associated Products (11)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: 10188938Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187480Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612720
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCHECKING THE JUMP START POINT COVER AND REWORKING IF NECESSARY: It is possible that the jump start terminal point cover was not installed, or not properly installed on the affected vehicles.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187478Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610121
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the 48 V battery may be totally discharged, and possible replacement is needed.
Associated Products (11)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 - January 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121320
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREPLACE ALL THE IGNITION COILS: The ignition coils may not have been produced to specifications which could lead to irregular running of the engine.
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.
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