2014 BMW 550I Recall

Campaign:
15V188000 on 03/30/2015
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
13,443
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 550i, 550i xdrive, and activehybrid 5 vehicles. the rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. as such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. the recall began july 28, 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2014 BMW 550I TSBs (152)

Bulletin:
B110115
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Engine oil quick reference chart and drain plug torque: the current version of ista/d has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the n63r engine and xdrive.
Bulletin:
B110118
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
N63t ccm low oil level not displayed: drivetrain malfunction warning is illuminated, and dme fault code 1c4002 (engine oil level: too low) is stored. customer complains that check control message (òlow oil leveló) has never been displayed.
Bulletin:
B110916
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
N63, n63tu, s63 and s63tu engines: oil leak from the rear: customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. when verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission
Bulletin:
B340515
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
Bulletin:
B662317
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
Bulletin:
B841117
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Bmw 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.
Bulletin:
B662317
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B613014
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure: this bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the bmw vehicles listed above.
Bulletin:
B630516
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation: water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
Bulletin:
B651312
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Headunit navigation maps (hu-h hu-h2 hu-b): the headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
Bulletin:
B622017
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N63t ccm low oil level not displayed: drivetrain malfunction warning is illuminated, and dme fault code 1c4002 (engine oil level: too low) is stored.
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
Bulletin:
B340515
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
Bulletin:
B621215
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible: in the instrument cluster (kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
Bulletin:
B660518
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Comfort access sporadically inactive via door handle: sporadically, ca (comfort access) locking or unlocking of the vehicle does not work via the door handles.
Bulletin:
B010518
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N63t engine fuel injectors: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
Bulletin:
B110117
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N63t and s63t engine: valve seal replacement: this si provides a new tool and a new procedure for the n63tu valve seals replacement.
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking: cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B660814
Component:
280000 back over prevention
Summary:
Side view camera does not display picture.
Bulletin:
B840314
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bluetooth connection failures: there are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones: samsung s6 and the s6 edge.
Bulletin:
B650709
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
B840616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
Bulletin:
B010518
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
N63t engine fuel injectors: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles: for the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (òbmw naó) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleõs engine fuel injectors to:
Bulletin:
B011817
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
N63t high pressure fuel pump hdp limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles: for the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (òbmw naó) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleõs high pressure fuel pump to:
Bulletin:
B520318
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Memory seat adjustment is limited: after programming the vehicle with ista 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
Bulletin:
B650709
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Bulletin:
B110117
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n63t and s63t engine: valve seal replacement . this si provides a new tool and a new procedure for the n63tu valve seals replacement. please refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. si b11 07 11 - turbocharg
Bulletin:
B111715
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"?n63, n63tu, n63r, s63 and s63tu engines: upper oil pan removal and installation repair instructions this service information bulletin supersedes si b11 17 15 dated october 2016. . information when removing and/or installing the engine u
Bulletin:
B180117
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"? diesel particulate filter (dpf) cleaning . the following performance issues may be noticed by the customer: cc-message ""drive faulty"" engine jerking or a lack of power over the whole engine speed range malfunction indicator lamp (mil)
Bulletin:
B180310
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"? no regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) this service information bulletin supersedes si b18 03 10 dated november 2010. . the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. the following fault codes may be stored in the dde: n47
Bulletin:
B111115
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
?service action: replace the thermostat what's new: ? part number and quantity of coolant has been updated. refer to the warranty section for details. . the service engine soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the dme for the e
Bulletin:
B111216
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
?service action: service action: n63t engine check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses what's new: ? defect code format updated ? consequential additional repair(s) statement added ? overlapping labor procedure statement added . the
Bulletin:
B130315
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N20, n26, n55, n63tu, s63tu and s55 engines: bosch injector etk part number error what's new: ? procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ista test plan. . the current version of the etk incorporates multiple part number errors
Bulletin:
B630916
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
?taillight flicker when turn signal and brake light active . taillight flickers when turn signal and brake light are active; see video in this link: tinyurl.com/zmr65st when the following preconditions occur simultaneously: engine on (idle)
Bulletin:
B650616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
?nbt head unit aborts import of cd whats new: ? g12 (7 series) removed ? i01 (i3) removed ? warranty section updated for removal of g12 and i01 . while importing a cd to the internal music collection of an nbt head unit the process aborts.
Bulletin:
B613014
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"?bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure what's new: ? "models" updated: model year 2017 vehicles added ? "models" updated: model year g12 (7 series) excluded from program ? "procedure" updated: n63r engine added to 20
Bulletin:
B650717
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"list of available fm radio stations temporarily not available. information as of 11/2015, all entry-nav/media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. as a part of this upgrade, the
Bulletin:
B840311
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"?telematics device spares replacement part activation via dcsnet for bmw assist what's new: ? model: all models added along with 6ac option code ? situation: all information added ? information: deleted cdma related information and added a
Bulletin:
B840316
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: gsm combox deactivation / discontinuation with 4 year assist service. what's new: ? model: option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? situation: information added about bluetooth functionality that is
Bulletin:
B840816
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The underlying 2g technology for the gsm (global system mobile communication) combox will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after december 31, 2016. this combox and the bmw assist services that use its functionality w
Bulletin:
B520417
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Backrest noises when under load. pop noise coming from seat backrest when pressure exerted toward rear or while pulling away from a stop. friction between top right rivet holding lordosis (back lumbar support) valve block and backrest cushi
Bulletin:
B110815
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N63 and s63 engine: valve seal replacement this service information bulletin replaces si b11 08 15 june may 2017 what's new: diagnostic tips updated. refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. b11 07 11 - turb
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information this service information bulletin replaces si b84 02 14 dated july 2014 what's new: model - removed models which no longer support bmw assist functionality and added new models. proce
Bulletin:
B650414
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"airbag warning light: acsm fc 930a60 or 930a1c seat occupancy detection. according to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. acsm fault code ""930a60 - seat occupanc
Bulletin:
B661017
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Buzzing noise heard coming from steering wheel. while driving at highway speeds, on uneven road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. the lane departure warning (ldw) vibration system
Bulletin:
B070314
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnosing stored fault codes to help avoid repeat repair visits this service information bulletin supersedes si b07 03 14 dated october 2015.. fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Si b65 09 15 november 2016 audio, navigation, monitors, alarms,srs technical service nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. the head unit-high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. the display is inoperati
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Clicking noise from front axle this service information bulletin supersedes si 31 01 12 dated june 2015. clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). cause movement betwee
Bulletin:
B512416
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Water leaking into rear compartment. water is found in rear compartment. cause seal around fuel filler tube (located by red lines) is not effective. replace cover pot (bowl).
Bulletin:
B661616
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Buzzing noise heard coming from steering wheel. while driving at highway speeds, on older (worn) road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. the lane departure warning (ldw) vibration system
Bulletin:
B340516
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Cbs brake pad calculation and correction. when a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. no brake warning light is illuminated. cbs shows 3,107 miles
Bulletin:
B652316
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
?audio volume not restored after msa stop, entry head unit. volume of audio system (when set to near maximum) is reduced when auto start-stop (msa) stop occurs and is not restored upon automatic engine restart. this is normal system behavio
Bulletin:
B652416
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
"nbt navigation does not route on toll roads. nbt navigation does not provide routes that include certain toll roads. cause roads that have toll lanes ""without a cash option"" where not utilized for routing in nbt map data versions: next 2
Bulletin:
B652516
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Usb cable: battery discharge/audio failure/radio reception. no sound from the radio, telephone, gong signal and or pdc. poor radio reception and failure of the telematics systems. possible check control system message: o battery discharge w
Bulletin:
B662116
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Kafas camera-based assistance system limits. information the situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: dirty windshield incomplete calibration process unsuccessful calibration restricted visibi
Bulletin:
B111012
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N20 engine: repeated juddering or surging while accelerating. the vehicle judders or surges repeatedly while accelerating in hot ambient temperatures between 3,000 rpm and 5,000 rpm. the service engine soon lamp is not illuminated, and no f
Bulletin:
B111315
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
The plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
Bulletin:
B630516
Component:
121100 exterior lighting:headlights:concealment devices
Summary:
"headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation. water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside. water inside the headlights can be caused by two situations: water/moisture ing
Bulletin:
B652616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"usb device is not detected by champ2 head unit. media connected to the usb connector is not recognized by the audio system. playback of files from the media is not possible. message displayed on the audio system display: ""title cannot be
Bulletin:
B011216
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"n63t pressure switch - leak diagnosis module (nvld): limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles. information for the above-referenced vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (""bmw na"") is extending the limited warranty for the pres
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Clicking noise from front axle this service information bulletin supersedes si 31 01 12 dated june 2015. clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). cause movement betwee
Bulletin:
B511615
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"delivery stop: remove engine oil label. affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. on affected vehicles, there i
Bulletin:
B512116
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Wind noise from kidney grill. wind noises/whistling noises from the front end of the vehicle or from the area of the front windshield. cause air passing through the gap between the front kidney grill and the body on lci vehicles only. insta
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens. 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 accidentally
Bulletin:
B661316
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Erroneous blind spot warnings. orange triangle warning indicator, on exterior mirror, sporadically appears when there is no vehicle in warning zone. control unit software error.
Bulletin:
B661816
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on the operation of the smart opener. information on the operation of the smart opener model f07 (5 series gran turismo) f10 (5 series) f12 (6 series convertible) f13 (6 series coupe) f15 (x5) f16 (x6) f22 (2 series coupe) f23 (
Bulletin:
B840516
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. the connecteddrive services are non-functional after a hardware exchange of the telematics control unit. this is not indicated by cc-message. connecteddrive services not synchronized by te
Bulletin:
B840616
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional. vehicle and service cockpit have different icc-id's.
Bulletin:
111614
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this service information bulletin and attachment supersedes si b11 16 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject n63 engine: check the timing chain. information this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the
Bulletin:
122114
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Si b12 21 14february 2015 engine electrical systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 21 14 dated december 2014. designates changes to this revision subject engine malfunction warning illuminated with fc 1
Bulletin:
270213
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Si b27 02 13february 2015 intermediate and special transmission technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b27 02 13 dated june 2013. designates changes to this revision subject knocking noise from driveline during lo
Bulletin:
340914
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Subject wheel speed sensor faults cannot be cleared. the dynamic stability control (dsc) warning light comes on while driving. the following dsc fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: ? 480712 and/or ? 480715 and/or ? 480718 an
Bulletin:
610314
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
Bulletin:
613014
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"si b61 30 14february 2015 general electrical systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 30 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replac
Bulletin:
650414
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"airbag warning light: acsm fc 930a60 or 930a1c seat occupancy detection. according to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. acsm fault code ""930a60 - seat occupanc
Bulletin:
B111614
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14, ""n63 customer care package."" the n63ccp and n63 engine check the timing chain are not mandator
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Hu-h: headunit resets intermittently or permanently. the hu-h (headunit-high) resets intermittently or permanently. ? the display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds cause softwa
Bulletin:
B122114
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Engine malfunction warning illuminated with fc 193208: fuel level plausibility stored in dme. the customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the prop
Bulletin:
B330115
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Cracking in rear differential mount bushing. during inspection, the rear differential mount in the rear axle support shows signs of cracking.
Bulletin:
B511615
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
"affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. on affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appro
Bulletin:
B111615
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n20 and n26 engine: smoke from exhaust when starting a cold engine. when starting a cold engine, blue smoke can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. no turbo charger boost faults are stored and no dri
Bulletin:
B270415
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Shudder from the driveline on vehicles with xdrive. there is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. cause possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels &
Bulletin:
B340414
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 04 14 dated december 2014. designates changes to the bulletin. information 1.visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d
Bulletin:
B111115
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Service action: replace the thermostat. the service engine soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the dme for the engine thermostat.
Bulletin:
B111216
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service action: n63t engine - check and replace the crankcase ventilation hoses. the crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. one or more of the crankcase ventilation hos
Bulletin:
B121016
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
"n63t - drivetrain malfunction message after driving for several hours this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 10 16 dated april 2016. ""drivetrain malfunction"" message displayed with reduced engine power. erroneous misfire fau
Bulletin:
B330416
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Delivery stop: replace rear differential.
Bulletin:
110215
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Subject deleting dme adaptations after crankshaft sensor-related repairs. the erroneous misfire faults are stored, and the service engine soon light (mil) illuminates the ista service function to delete the dme adaptations fails to clear th
Bulletin:
110614
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this service information bulletin and attachment supersedes si b11 06 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject n63 engine: customer care package. information this bulletin outlines the customer care package progra
Bulletin:
120115
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Subject n20 and n26 differential pressure sensor fault 195002 stored in dme. the service engine soon (mil) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: z 195002 - differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, e
Bulletin:
120415
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Subject dme internal and valvetronic faults set at cold ambient temperatures. the service engine soon light (mil) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and valvetronic faults stored in the dme. the mil will only come on if the faul
Bulletin:
120915
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
"subject n55: slight surging at constant speeds when accelerating very lightly. the vehicle shudders or surges slightly while driving at constant speeds and applying the accelerator very lightly. this symptom is most easily reproduced under
Bulletin:
340714
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
"subject carbon ceramic brake noise. information ""m"" vehicles are designed for high-performance, spirited driving. to accommodate this type of driving profile, a braking system which exceeds the standards for handling heavy brake forces,
Bulletin:
610313
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 03 13 dated august 2013. designates changes to this revision subject high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. after the vehicle is started, a check control message ""hig
Bulletin:
650509
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 05 09 dated july 2009. designates changes to this revision subject cic headunit: navigation system road map usage. information the car information computer (cic) began replacing the car co
Bulletin:
651009
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 10 09 dated march 2013. designates changes to this revision subject cic head unit: vehicle position is missing or incorrect on navigation map. the vehicle position is missing or incorrect
Bulletin:
651312
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 13 12 dated september 2012. designates changes to this revision subject headunit high: navigation system road map usage. information the headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replac
Bulletin:
652413
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b65 24 13 dated january 2014. designates changes to this revision subject headunit-high: initial enabling code is not accepted via i-drive. information do not replace parts and do not program
Bulletin:
840115
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"msubject iphone and ios 8.x information. information with the release of ios 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns the phone off. z he or she turns the ph
Bulletin:
B110315
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N20 and n26 engine: oil leaks from cylinder head cover. there is an engine oil leakage under the vehicle, or the vehicle smells of engine oil. the cylinder head cover gasket is leaking engine oil due to loose retaining bolt(s).
Bulletin:
B110715
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"n63: quality control monitoring after ccp. information if the vehicle exhibits any of the above drivability issues, perform the ista/d n63 misfire detection test plan. please make sure the fasta data is transmitted. submit a puma case titl
Bulletin:
B111614
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14, ""n63 customer care package."" the n63ccp and n63 engine check the timing chain are not mandator
Bulletin:
B121615
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N63t: oxygen sensor internal resistance faults. the service engine soon light comes on with either or both of the following faults stored in the dme memory: ? 12b701 - oxygen sensor heating after catalytic converter, function: internal resi
Bulletin:
B510215
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
"perform the procedure outlined in this service information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery or the next time they are in the shop for maintenance or repairs. subject service action: lubricate rear door seam seals. under ce
Bulletin:
B840514
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? third-party app metadata: the album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from pandora or spotify, etc. n
Bulletin:
121513
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n20 and n26 engine: various vanos system faults stored in dme. the service engine soon lamp and engine malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. this situation can occur as a customer complaint, or afte
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Clicking noise from front axle. clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). cause movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
Bulletin:
B613014
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
"bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure. information this bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the bmw vehicles listed above. it involves the replacement of the 12-vo
Bulletin:
B110815
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
?n63 engine: valve seal replacement. refer to the following applicable sibs before replacing the valve seals. b11 07 11 - turbocharger failure: oil supply and return line blockage and proper repairs b11 07 12 - n63 engine: oil consumption a
Bulletin:
B123715
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
N63 - drivetrain malfunction warning with quantity control valve faults. the drivetrain malfunction message is displayed and any of the following faults for the quantity control valves are stored in the dme. 11c302 - fuel- supply control va
Bulletin:
B620315
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b62 03 15 dated april 2015. designates changes to this revision subject door open message displayed, even though door is closed. while driving, a ccm (check control message) indicates the door
Bulletin:
B620715
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"instrument cluster display is partially blank. information covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle limited warranty for passenger cars and light trucks or the bmw certified pre-owned program. if you are using a main labor code for a
Bulletin:
B160915
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Si b16 09 15 fuel supply systems. december 2015 technical service. this service information bulletin supersedes si 26 01 15 dated november 2015. the wrong temperature sensor for the natural vacuum leak detection (nvld) may have been install
Bulletin:
B340614
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
?si b34 06 14december 2015 brakestechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 06 14 december 2014. designates changes to this revision subject m5 and m6 front axle brake squeak with compound brake system. a squeaking
Bulletin:
B520412
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Front seat base makes noise. a noise may be heard from the left or right front seat base when driving on rough roads. cause the riveting of the seat control bracket to the metal seat base is too loose.
Bulletin:
130413
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N55 engine: erroneous service engine soon lamp illuminated with mixture faults stored in the dme. information there is an error in the current version of etk regarding n55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. install
Bulletin:
360114
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Fitting winter tires properly to vehicles with ceramic brakes. wheel studs may loosen after wheels for the rear axle are incorrectly fitted to the front axle on vehicles equipped with option 2nk (ceramic brakes). incorrect installation of
Bulletin:
612213
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"""increased battery discharge!"" cc message upon startup. cause a software error in the intelligent battery sensor causes an incorrect state of charge (soc) to be stored in the dme. the power management system then interprets this as a hea
Bulletin:
840314
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Iphone: connection failures with ios 7. there are various connectivity failures with the iphone using ios 7. some examples are listed below: * call disconnection * contact list incomplete * general connection failures cause apple software i
Bulletin:
511514
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Service action: replace center console lock cylinder. the center console lock cylinder is loose. manufacturing tolerances of the center console lock cover cap may cause it to become loose or missing. affected vehicles this service action i
Bulletin:
610314
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
Bulletin:
650214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Headunit high is constantly resetting. after connecting a mobile device via bluetooth, the headunit high (hu-h) constantly resets. this is because the mobile device paired/connected to the vehicle contains one or more emails with 30 or more
Bulletin:
651614
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Central information display intermittently dimming or flashing off/on. intermittently the central information display (cid) dims and/or flashes off/on. there are two possible root causes for this issue. cause 1: voltage supply error from t
Bulletin:
652113
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
When unlocking with comfort access the outside door mirrors are in the wrong position. the vehicle is locked with one remote key and then enters sleep mode. the vehicle is then unlocked using one of the outside door handles with the second
Bulletin:
660414
Component:
260000 forward collision avoidance
Summary:
Front collision warning check control message displayed in cid. occasionally while driving, a check control message (ccm) for front collision warning is displayed in the central information display (cid). this message is cleared from the ci
Bulletin:
840214
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information. 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 tim
Bulletin:
110614
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Information this bulletin outlines the customer care package program that has been designed exclusively for bmw vehicles with the n63 engine. vehicles with the n63 high performance engine are engineered with efficientdynamics that provides
Bulletin:
110713
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
The test plan will help identify the actual oil level, and advise the amount that will need to be added to correctly fill the engine when topping up. when performing the scheduled oil service and filling the engine with the amount specified
Bulletin:
111614
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N63 engine: check the timing chain. information this bulletin outlines the procedure to check the engine timing chains for wear and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14 "n63 customer care package". performing the test plans
Bulletin:
122114
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Engine malfunction warning illuminated with fc 193208: fuel level plausibility stored in dme. the customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated and, while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the prop
Bulletin:
130712
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
N63 and s63 engine: high-pressure fuel injector replacement procedures. the customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: ? during a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very
Bulletin:
161514
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Nvld tank leakage fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air system micro leak. the engine malfunction warning is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the dme memory: z fc 190302 fuel tank ventilation and purge air syste
Bulletin:
340414
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. information 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 tha
Bulletin:
340514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dynamic stability control unit (dsc) aborted when programming vehicle. if termination of vehicle programming occurs due to: a. undervoltage (when the vehicle is connected to an approved battery charger/power supply) b. lost connection to th
Bulletin:
340614
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
M5 and m6 front axle brake squeak with compound brake system. a squeaking noise can be heard when braking from a slow speed. this situation may apply to m5 and m6 vehicles fitted with the metallic brake pads (p/n 34 11 2 284 869). these pad
Bulletin:
613014
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw maintenance program: 12-volt battery replacement measure.
Bulletin:
613314
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The controller responds slowly or not at all. when the customer presses or turns the controller, there is no or a delayed response. this can sporadically occur. software in the controller
Bulletin:
652214
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/qc1. information important: 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 pe
Bulletin:
840412
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Iphone 6, 6 plus, 5, 5s, 5c, 4s, 4, and 3gs with ios 8.x information. information there is one major difference in functionality since ios 8.0 was released. scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z he or
Bulletin:
840514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: bluetooth software (kisu data) update. this service action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the jd power initial quality survey (iqs). this new kisu software improves the blue
Bulletin:
011314
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bmw customer-focused satisfaction (cfs) program. based on customer feedback, bmw has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work. bmw of north america, llc ("bmw na") i
Bulletin:
130514
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
N20 and n26 injector replacement. information when a defective high-pressure fuel injector is identified with an index "02" designation, as shown in the illustration below, all 4 injectors must be replaced at the same time. this bulletin on
Bulletin:
511714
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Rattling noise from mid-range speaker in front door panel. the customer complains of a rattle noise in either the left or right front door only when the speakers are in use. the inside door lock rod is making contact with the inside panel
Bulletin:
121712
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N52t / 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
Bulletin:
130712
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
N63 and s63 engine: high-pressure fuel injector replacement procedures. the customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: * during a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very
Bulletin:
610314
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. on cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
Bulletin:
650514
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Traffic information is inoperative. the traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * the traffic list is empty. 1. the offboard availability (backend) system is

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