BMW 540i Service Bulletins
494 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136354Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621917
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Upon starting the vehicle (terminal 15 switched on), the instrument cluster does not function (stays dark, no needle response, no bus communication).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136353Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620218
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as "Due" (yellow).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136347Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610118
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136344Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Associated Products (172)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120818
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryROUGH RUNNING AND VARIOUS VANOS FAULTS STORED: The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough at idle and while driving.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136000Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840618
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE-REMOTE SERVICES DO NOT FUNCTION: Remote Services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the BMW Connected App) do not function after vehicle has been sitting for extended amount of time (In excess of 20 hours).
Associated Products (93)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135997Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- May 7, 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.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661016
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED: The vehicle's rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage door (or fence) opener devices installed at the driver's residence and/or business.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135993Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660218
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - March 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651316
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing. 'Component Protection Active': If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10154859Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640119
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDEACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRULATION. Customer request for deactivation of the automatic air recirculation function.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10154854Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540718
- Date Added:
- March 18, 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 (19)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10154822Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130119
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPROLONGED ENGINE CRANK WHILE STARTING (B57O). 1. The engine can sporadically crank for a prolonged period during a cold or hot start 2. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated. 3. Any of the following fault memory entries may be stored in the DDE 2E0600; 26CF00; 259800; 259E00.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10154817Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110119
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
Associated Products (111)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10154816Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B080119
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recalls; and get rewarded for helping us with completing repairs.
Associated Products (130)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10136305Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 320218
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM): ASSISTANCE SYSTEM RESTRICTED AFTER DELETING TRANSPORT MODE: The CCM assistance systems restricted or pedestrian protection system failed is displayed after deleting transport mode.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135054Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841117
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW APPS RANDOMLY STARTS PLAYING ON ITS OWN: While listening to FM, or AM, or Satellite Radio (SDARs), the audio source randomly switches to BMW Apps (Pandora, Spotify, Audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
Associated Products (169)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135049Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661317
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySURROUND VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS INCORRECT VEHICLE MODEL: After programming the vehicle, the incorrect vehicle model is displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) when surround view camera function is active.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135048Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660718
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGREEN BARS DISPLAYED IN CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY WHEN CAMERA ACTIVE: Wide green bar across bottom and up right side of Central Information Display (CID) when reverse gear is selected and the Surround View camera is active.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 1, 2018•Document ID: 10135047Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660418
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDURING PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT OPERATION, DRIVER GEAR INPUT IS IGNORED: Sporadically, during a Parking Maneuvering Assistant or Parking Assistant operation the gear change requested (R to D or D to R) by the driver is ignored.
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