2018 BMW 530I Recall

Campaign:: 18V465000 on 07/16/2018
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:: 05/17/2018 - 06/07/2018
Affected:: 5,309
Defect:: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 bmw 540d xdrive vehicles. the crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. on september 12, 2018, bmw expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 bmw 540d xdrive, 230i m240i, m240i xdrive, x2 sdrive28i, x2 xdrive28i, x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, 330i, 330i xdrive, 340i, 340i xdrive, 330i xdrive gran turismo, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, 530e, 530e xdrive, 640i xdrive gran turismo, 330e, 2019 430i gran coupe, 430i xdrive gran coupe, 440i gran coupe, 440i xdrive gran coupe, 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, 740i, 740i xdrive, mini cooper, cooper s, jcw, mini countryman (cooper, cooper all4, cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw all4), and mini clubman (cooper, cooper s, cooper all4, cooper s all4, jcw all4) vehicles.
Consequence:: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. the recall began september 6, 2018. 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.

2018 BMW 530I TSBs (58)

Bulletin:: B651316
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Nbt-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 e
Bulletin:: B660218
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Radio remote sporadically inoperative: sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
Bulletin:: B661016
Component:: 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:: Garage 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.
Bulletin:: B720417
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: False 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.
Bulletin:: B840618
Component:: 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:: Connecteddrive-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
Bulletin:: 320218
Component:: 016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:: Check 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.
Bulletin:: B120818
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Rough running and various vanos faults stored: the check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough at idle and while driving.
Bulletin:: B513016
Component:: 173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:: Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:: B610118
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: High voltage system: isolation faults: the check control message (ccm), "powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
Bulletin:: B620218
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Vehicle 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).
Bulletin:: B621917
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Instrument 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).
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:: B120718
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dme fc 1c0102 is stored with no other related faults: the following fault has been stored in the digital motor electronics (dme) fault memory with no other engine oil pressure faults stored.
Bulletin:: B340318
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Electromechanical holding brake (emf) error
Bulletin:: B612217
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Diagnostic communication with flexray control modules not possible: there are no customer complaints associated with this issue.
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:: B651316
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Nbt-evo head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing: 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 reco
Bulletin:: B660817
Component:: 284100 back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Summary:: Rear view camera fails to display image: sporadically, when the rear view camera is activated, either via selecting reverse with the shift selector or by direct camera selection, no image appears in the display.
Bulletin:: B840718
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Iphone: call list missing after restart: the call list from iphone 8 or iphone x, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
Bulletin:: B840818
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
Bulletin:: B611316
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Kle charging fault 21e6e9: during the ista short test diagnosis, fault code 21e6e9 ð òcharging electronics: charging mode interruptedó is found stored in the kle (convenience charging electronics) module.
Bulletin:: B650318
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (hu-h2): after replacing the head unit high (hu-h2) and performing ista4 programming, there is no audio playback.
Bulletin:: B651316
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: Nbt-evo (next generation navigation professional) head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing. õcomponent protection activeõ
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:: B620518
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Heads up display sporadically inoperative: fault memory entry òb7f6e4 hud: fault in display backlighting òis stored in the instrument cluster.
Bulletin:: B620618
Component:: 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:: Fuel gauge incorrectly displaying low fuel level: occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) value.
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:: B651117
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: Navigation pro (nbt evo) map update not possible, navigation does not start: navigation system will not start at all or the: ònavigation system startsó message is permanently displayed; or
Bulletin:: B840616
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
Bulletin:: B840818
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
Bulletin:: B120418
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Buzzing noise from valvetronic motor before or after engine operation: buzzing noise may be heard from the valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
Bulletin:: B122018
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Service action: program control units (dme): the check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run roughly
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:: B661318
Component:: 275100 lane departure: sensing system: camera
Summary:: Service action: replace kafas camera (cameraassisted drivers assistance system): the kafas camera features are inoperative, and this does not trigger any warnings or check control messages.
Bulletin:: B651316
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Component protection active. head units cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing.: if either the head unit (nbt-evo or entry-nav-evo) or the body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head un
Bulletin:: B660717
Component:: 173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:: Deactivation of contactless tailgate opening and closing: customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (smart opener) deactivated.
Bulletin:: B660818
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Erratic park distance control system behavior: false detections occur when the wheels are turned (left or right) to a full end stop steering position.
Bulletin:: B720417
Component:: 151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:: False 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.
Bulletin:: B840214
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Bulletin:: B840918
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Phone contacts: headunit basic 2 sorting order: improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the central information display (cid), upon connecting to the vehicle:
Bulletin:: B520518
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Seat memory switch sporadically not functioning: selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work.
Bulletin:: B620518
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Heads up display sporadically inoperative: fault memory entry òb7f6e4 hud: fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster.
Bulletin:: B620618
Component:: 117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:: Fuel gauge incorrectly displaying low fuel level after vehicle is refueled: occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) valu
Bulletin:: B620818
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Instrument cluster display shakes-shifts to the left: the instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left.
Bulletin:: B170517
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Service action: replace the mount for the transmission oil cooler thermostat. there may be a rattling noise coming from the engine area at the transmission oil cooler thermostat or (on xdrive models only) the transmission oil cooler lines c
Bulletin:: B410317
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Service action: water ingress beneath luggage compartment. possible water leakage into luggage compartment through pvc weld on floor. accumulation of water in luggage compartment may not be noticed due to drain location in the vicinity. man
Bulletin:: B613417
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: "service action: program control units (gws). after the engine start-up, gear (drive or reverse) cannot be selected. message ""no drive position change possible"" is displayed in the cc display. gear can be selected only after vehicle goes
Bulletin:: B621017
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Erroneous service inclusive cbs display. after pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, bmw service inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional service inclusive coverage. instrument cluster dis
Bulletin:: B660617
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: The smart opener tailgate is activated too easily. the touchless tailgate opening/closing activation is: * too sensitive * randomly initiated software error in the tailgate function module
Bulletin:: B612817
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: "sme fault code 21f04b. one or several of the following check control messages (ccm) may be displayed: ""engine fault! power loss"" (ccm-id: 29) ""powertrain malfunction!"" (ccm-id: 633) ""hybrid system malfunctioning!"" (ccm-id: 585) note:
Bulletin:: B620817
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Instrument cluster cannot be programmed. when programming the vehicle the instrument cluster fails to program. missing software for instrument cluster.
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:: B160417
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Dme fault code 194006 tank leakage detection module, solenoid valve: jammed open. malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated. the following fault code is stored in the dme: 194006 tank leakage detection module, solenoid valve: jammed
Bulletin:: B340517
Component:: 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:: Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied. ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. vehicle must be moving. microscopic slippage of contact surface interface betw
Bulletin:: B513017
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: A-pillar wind noise. at vehicle speeds above 60 mph, wind noise is heard from the vicinity of the a-pillar. excessive gap between the roof trim strip and the a-pillar.
Bulletin:: B620717
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Instrument cluster remains dark & does not start up this service information bulletin replaces si b62 07 17 dated may 2017 what's new: changed affected production dates & options procedure wording changed i-level of software. g12 (7 seri
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:: B661117
Component:: 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:: Acc (active cruise control): cannot delete fault code 022126. acc fault code 022126 does not delete from acc control unit fault code memory. may occur in combination with under-voltage fault codes: * bdc 0x80402f - battery deeply discharged

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