Technical Service Bulletins
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513612
Jul 10, 2019
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Creaking Noises from the B-Pillar Trim. The lower half of the B-pillar trim can make a creaking noise when driving. CAUSE: The two upper openings for the securing tabs on the bottom half of the B-pillar are too small to allow the two barbs
613312
Jul 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Erroneous CC Message "Remote control! Do not switch off the engine" is Displayed. An erroneous CC message, "Remote control!" " Do not switch off the engine" is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). The engine can still be sta
340212
Jul 10, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
"Service Action: Programming Update for Condition Based Service (CBS) Data. Due to a software error, the remaining distance to a brake service may be incorrectly displayed in the instrument cluster and/or control display. When the calculate
541409
Jul 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Wear Marks on the C-pillar Area of the Soft Top Canvas. Wear marks may form on the soft top cover in the C-pillar area, above or below the canvas seam and or along the seam. These wear marks may be visible on one or both sides and are gener
540810
Jul 10, 2019
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Convertible Top Does Not Open Properly. When opening the convertible top, the interior cover flap remains open. CAUSE: The cable for the flap operation is either kinked or dislodged.
121210
Jul 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"Engine Idle Speed Dips Too Low While Braking at Lower Vehicle Speeds. The engine speed may drop too low when slowing to a stop, braking at low road speeds, or while parking the car. This occurs intermittently, but can be more apparent when
110208
Jul 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The ""Service Engine Soon"" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after dri
110712
Jul 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
N63 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 cons
B521119
Jul 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
CLICK CLACK NOISES IN BACKREST AREA OF FRONT SEAT: An alternating "click-clack" noise is heard from the backrest area of the front seat when an occupant sits in the seat or when the vehicle is cornering. Due to the elimination of the NED (N
B662719
Jul 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LANE CHANGE WARNING: LIGHT ON EXTERIOR MIRROR NO LONGER WORKS. The Lane Change Warning (LCW) light on either one or on both of the exterior (side view) mirrors no longer illuminates. This also activates a CCM for "Driver Assistance system r
B662019
Jul 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM) CAMERA: A malfunction of the KAFAS camera can occur due to a voltage supply fault. This triggers a Check Control Message (CCM) to be displayed sporadically during the dri
B122419
Jul 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ENGINE MAY SWITCH OFF SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST MSA RESTART. MSA is the automatic start/stop feature for the engine. The engine may switch off immediately after an automatic start (MSA restart). This issue may only occur if the automatic stop
MC1300319
Jul 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The software for the engine control advances the ignition angle by up to 10? during certain load conditions and engine speeds starting at approx. 14,200 RPM. This is due to a faulty ignition angle output, The cylinder-specific knock control
B111019
Jul 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CRANKCASE BEDPLATE DELIVERY STOP: CRANKCASE BEDPLATE. INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Delivery Stop/Repair Action will be via normal claim entry.
B410319
Jul 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Streaks/blisters in the carbon fiber roof after removal of the Bodyguard film: Streaks or blisters are present (circled) in the carbon fiber roof.
B130519
Jul 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DELIVERY STOP: CAMSHAFT SENSORS. On affected vehicles the camshaft sensors will be inspected and if necessary replaced.
B513117
Jul 1, 2019
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Tailgate latch is squeaking: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B51 31 17 dated September 2017. The tailgate latch is squeaking when opening or closing the tailgate. The latch has become contaminated with dirt.
B511919
Jul 1, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE SIDE WINDOWS: A squeaking noise is heard when operating either side window. Interference between the side window glass and the B-Pillar seal.
B620819
Jul 1, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CC MESSAGE THAT FUEL TANK IS EMPTY AND RANGE IS ZERO WHILE THERE IS STILL FUEL: The customer states that sporadically the vehicle's remaining drive range is displayed as 0 miles even though the fuel level indicator (aka gas gauge) still ind
B521319
Jul 1, 2019
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT HEADREST: When adjusting the headrest scissor mechanism (aka side extensions or "wings") a groaning noise can be heard. Due to the elimination of the NED (Non-Electrical Diagnosis) test plan for seat noise from ISTA we
B122519
Jul 1, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
B010113
Jul 1, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: RADIO REMOTE CONTROL/KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT. This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 01 13 dated September 2013. BMW vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access system (option code 322) are delivered with t
B662419
Jul 1, 2019
010000 STEERING
REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle 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.
B180219
Jul 1, 2019
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK REAR MUFFLER HANGER BRACKETS. A rattling sound may come from the rear section of the exhaust system while driving. The brackets that hold the exhaust hangers at the rear silencer (muffler) may have insufficient/noncont
B640519
Jul 1, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: VARIOUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING CLIMATE CONTROL: The BMW 5 Series (G30) is equipped with an advanced and optimized integrated automatic heating and air conditioning system (IHKA).