BMW 540i Service Bulletins
173 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205616Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121221
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a mixture that is too rich. As a result, an incorrect mixture adaptation value is stored.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121121
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary???When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger, the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205613Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121021
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090121
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205600Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B001020
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each update.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205095Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611621
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205093Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611421
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205091Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540521
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sunroof will not operate in either direction.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205089Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511921
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA faulty componnent inside the trunk spindle drive.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650919
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - October 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204533Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090321
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - October 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionalities or modifications in their features with a new Software Update.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204661Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204659Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640821
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- 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 (38F to 60F +) without changing any climate control settings. In some cases the air conditioning may have stopped blowing cold air altogether.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204658Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640721
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOnly warm air comes out of the vents despite the air conditioning being switched on. The status indicator LED on the air conditioning control panel (IHKA) lights up green.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203340Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610721
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGroaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203338Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511314
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120821
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger,the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204620Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB120421
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA software optimization affecting vehicle performance has been made available.
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