BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Service Bulletins
388 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
Associated Products (157)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
Associated Products (284)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178996Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652214
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system.
Associated Products (293)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (259)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172491Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160715
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFuel Tank Non-Return Valve Faults with SES Light: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B16 07 15 dated December 2016. Check Engine Light (MIL) is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the digital motor electronics (DME): Fault code Control module Fault code text 191A94 DME Fuel tank non-return valve: clamped shut And/Or: 191A93 DME Fuel tank non-return valve: clamped open Software error.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010518
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on.
Associated Products (104)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169460Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512819
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE FROM FRONT AREA: There is a hissing or wind noise present from the front area of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165266Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651519
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
Associated Products (199)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162458Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651412
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadunit High: Vehicle Position Is Incorrect on the Navigation Map. The vehicle position on the navigation map is incorrect. With route guidance active, the vehicle is displayed: * In an incorrect location Or * Outside the planned route. The navigation system integrated in the Headunit High (HU-H) is not calibrated correctly.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162457Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 613512
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRadio and Air Conditioning Functions Inoperative, When Vehicle is Moving. All audio and heating/air conditioning functions cannot be controlled when the vehicle is moving. After the vehicle is turned off and has entered sleep mode (after approximately 30 minutes), the system operates normally. CAUSE: Software error in the audio and air conditioning control panel.
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162435Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 660612
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLane Change Warning Lamps on Side View Mirrors Are Too Dark. The lane change warning lamps (small and triangle-shaped) on the exterior door mirrors are too dark. This may occur when driving from light to dark conditions, such as: * Entering a tunnel * At twilight CAUSE: RLSS (Rain Light Solar Sensor) hardware error.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10162400Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 512012
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRattling Noise from Underneath the Instrument Panel. A rattling or clattering noise may be heard from the driver's or passenger foot well area while driving. CAUSE Tolerance excessive between the footwell air duct and the securing hooks.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162417Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 110712
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 Engine: Oil Consumption and/or Rough Running Complaints. The vehicle may consume engine oil above the permissible specification, and may run rough at times. White or blue smoke may also be seen exiting the exhaust system. CAUSE The construction material of the crankcase ventilation connection lines and vent pipes may become brittle from engine compartment temperatures.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162396Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121712
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response. A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. This situation can be more noticeable while driving on roads with slight turns or with an increasing gradient. Unfavorable EGS and DME software
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - July 9, 2019•Document ID: 10162395Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 121412
- Date Added:
- July 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the following faults may be stored. E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92 and E93: 2D5A - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D5B - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 2D60 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 2D61 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 2D9F - camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 2DA1 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 300C - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 300D - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 300E - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 300F - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low F07, F10, F12, F13 and F25: 130104 - VANOS, intake: control fault, camshaft sticking 130108 - VANOS, intake: control fault, position not reached 130304 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft sticking 130308 - VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached 130E11 - Camshaft input sensor: signal implausible 130F11 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal implausible 164020 - Camshaft input sensor: signal high 164021 - Camshaft input sensor: signal low 164030 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal high 164031 - Camshaft exhaust sensor: signal low CAUSE One or both (intake and/or exhaust) of the VANOS gear assemblies have failed; the attaching bolts may have also loosened and/or broken.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
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