BMW 540i Service Bulletins
173 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841422
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230734Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613322
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible. Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed.
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230732Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612922
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.
Associated Products (30)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230726Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B260422
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThere is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32F (0C) or lower.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230725Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240222
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230724Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170617
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCoolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10228433Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540521
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sunroof will not operate in either direction. There are NO faults stored related to the sunroof. If the vehicle has any faults stored related to the sunroof, this bulletin does not apply.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651922
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227568Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; AIR BAGS; SEATS:BARRIERS; BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650414
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAccording to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - 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: 10225126Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- October 31, 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.
Associated Products (51)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 - 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: 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.
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