2017 BMW 530I Technical Service Bulletins

461 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 BMW 530I. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10136743Dec 1, 2017Equipment. DISPLAY KEY NOT DETECTED IN VEHICLE: After display key remains motionless in the vehicle (or in the trunk) for more than two minutes, it is no longer detected.
• 10136742Dec 1, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). MISSING DISPLAY OF SURROUND VIEW CAMERA: Central Information Display (CID) sporadically does not display Surround View Camera image.
• 10136741Dec 1, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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.
• 10136737Dec 1, 2017Other or unknown. WARM AIR DISCHARGE FROM FOOTWELL VENT WITHOUT REQUEST: While driving, and without request, the footwell vent discharges warm air.
• 10136734Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. 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).
• 10136725Dec 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD WIPER HITTING A-PILLAR: Windshield wiper is hitting the A-pillar at the upper end of its travel.
• 10136716Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (EME): Due to the EME software error, OBD diagnostics may not detect emission relevant fault codes stored in the IHKA (heating & A/C) control module
• 10136715Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. ERRONEOUS INTERNAL FAULT 10501D IS STORED IN THE DME: The following fault is erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
• 10136710Dec 1, 2017Engine cooling. B46/48 ENGINE: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER RETURN LINE: Exhaust turbocharger, oil return line leaking at connection to turbocharger.
• 10146771Sep 1, 2017Vehicle speed control. 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 * BE6: 0x801405 - Under-voltage detected Insufficient control unit software.
• 10146769Sep 1, 2017Air bags. "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 occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code ""930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection…
• 10146766Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. 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 Series) G30 (5 Series Sedan) Vehicles produced up to 3/1/2017. The instrument cluster (KOMBI) display does not appear when the vehicle is started. Software in the instrument cluster…
• 10146761Sep 1, 2017Body and structure. 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.
• 10146758Sep 1, 2017Brakes. 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 between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
• 10146755Sep 1, 2017Fuel system. 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 open is presentThe following fault code may also be stored with FC 194006: 190302 Fuel tank ventilation system micro-leak: Leakage larger than 0.5 mm.
• 10146685Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. 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
• 10146684Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. 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 display error
• 10146683Aug 1, 2017Engine cooling. "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 through the sleep cycle. Unfavorable GWS gear shifter software"
• 10146678Aug 1, 2017Engine. 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. Manufacturing process change moved PVC weld on underside of vehicle, beneath luggage compartment.
• 10146677Aug 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 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 coming into contact with the left front output shaft. The bracket that holds the transmission oil cooler thermostat to the left front frame rail may be defective
• 10214944Jun 22, 2017Equipment. Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
• 10215031Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
• 10215026Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for
• 10215025Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
• 10146719Jun 1, 2017Equipment. 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. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD…
• 10146716Jun 1, 2017Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED. When programming the vehicle the instrument cluster fails to program. Missing software for instrument cluster.
• 10146715Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. "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: The fault code 21F04B stated below may also be entered without any of the above mentioned CC messages being displayed A timing problem between the SME and the cell supervision…
• 10149264May 1, 2017Equipment. LOCKING FUNCTION INOPERATIVE FROM THE HANDLE, ON VEHICLES WITH COMFORT ACCESS. Touching a door handle does not activate locking/closing function after exit from vehicle via Comfort Access. All door handles are affected when vehicle is wet or after rain. Keyless entry is possible via the remote control key Moisture penetration between locking sensor and handle support.
• 10149259May 1, 2017Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK & DOES NOT START UP. The instrument cluster display remains dark when the vehicle is started. Software in the instrument cluster incorrectly initiates the protection mode causing the cluster display to remain dark.
• 10149258May 1, 2017Electrical system. "In-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ""Replace Battery"". ? Improper handling of the vehicle/storage maintenance of the battery charge. ? Defective battery Note: The red CCM comes on when the state of charge of the battery drops to 30%. At this point the battery is heavily discharged and needs to be replaced."
• 10149252May 1, 2017Exterior lighting. HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FLICKERS AFTER ENGINE START. Hazard warning switch flickers after engine start. Faulty communication between hazard warning switch and Body Domain Controller (BDC).
• 10149244May 1, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REMOVE XDRIVE NAME PLATE FROM TRUNK LID. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed.
• 10149234May 1, 2017Engine. "CHECK CONTROL (CC) MESSAGE:""COOLANT LEVEL TOO LOW!"" IS DISPLAYED. CC message: ""Coolant level too low!"" appears in the display. The cooling system wasn't efficiently bled during the factory fill."
• 10149230May 1, 2017Engine. "ENGINE IDLE TOO HIGH AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 5000' above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is sporadically elevated (up to approx. 1200 rpm). MIL indicator is illuminated. Fault code 1E0001 - ""Idle speed control: Speed too high"" is stored in DME. DME software error"
• 10136745May 1, 2017Electrical system. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
• 10146658Apr 1, 2017Equipment. "?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 activation of Wi-Fi control unit ? Procedure: Added "Note" regarding ConnectedDrive support hotline information . A replacement telematics control unit must only be activated for…
• 10146656Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESETS. Instrument cluster sporadically flickers and/or fails. Instrument cluster performs spontaneous reset. Instrument cluster software.
• 10146651Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH FLEXRAY CONTROL MODULES NOT POSSIBLE. There are no customer complaints associated with this issue.
• 10146649Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. "SME FAULT CODE 21F02A. Upon starting the vehicle, the following CC message is displayed to the customer: "Powertrain malfunction!" (CCM-ID: 633) In addition, one or several of the following CC message(s) may be displayed: "Charging not possible" (CCM-ID: 804), "Hybrid system malfunctioning!" (CCM-ID: 585), "Drive. No restart" (CCM-ID: 586) or "Engine fault! Power loss" (CCM-ID: 29). Possible hardware defect of the…
• 10146639Apr 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. HOOD DOES NOT RELEASE PROPERLY. Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on one side while the other is still latched. Downward pressure on the side of the hood that remains latched will release it to the pre-latch position. After pre-latch position is achieved on both sides, the hood unlatch lever must be pulled again to achieve unlatched position. Hood latch mechanical release…
• 10146638Apr 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WIND NOISE FROM REAR SIDE WINDOW. At highway speed, wind noise is heard from either rear side window. CAUSE Gap between the window guide and the window guide bar. Replace the window guide after verification of cause.
• 10146635Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. "?DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AFTER TRANSPORT MODE DEACTIVATION. After vehicle start-up from transport mode, the DSC warning lamp flashes. CC message "driving stabilization restricted" is displayed in the CID. The following faults are entered in the fault memory: 0x482394 EPS control unit: Initialization fault steering angle, loss of multi-turn value. 0x48078B DSC control unit: Initialization fault EPS, adjustment…
• 10146634Apr 1, 2017Electronic stability control. DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FAILURE. Instrument cluster indicates Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) failure. You cannot establish communication with the DSC control unit. Associated control units (DME, ACSM) register DSC-related communication time-outs. After battery reset, DSC operates normally and has no faults registered. Software in the DSC control module.
• 10146631Apr 1, 2017Fuel system. ?SERVICE ACTION: CHECK ROUTING OF FUEL LINE. The fuel feed line is not correctly routed behind the tank ventilation line and may conflict with components of the intake system. This may cause abrasion on the protective fabric coating of the fuel feed line.
• 10146628Apr 1, 2017Engine cooling. ?"ENGINE OIL PRESSURE" ON LOW MILEAGE CARS. Check Control Message (CCM-212) states: "Engine Oil Pressure. Stop Carefully" The following codes may be stored in the DME fault memory" 1C2002 - Engine oil pump, pressure too low 1FB801 - CCM (ID212) - Oil pressure Also, the vehicle's mileage is very low (below 60 miles), the fault frequency shows only "one" occurrence; faults are not currently present and cannot be…
• 10138393Apr 1, 2017Brakes. LOW-SPEED BRAKE SQUEAL: Vehicle brakes produce a squealing noise when applied at low speed.
• 10146608Mar 1, 2017Equipment. "?GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED Whats new: ? ""Model"": G30 (5 Series) added . 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. If the garage door opener was manufactured before 1993, it will not be compatible with any HomeLink device. Installing the compatibility bridge…
• 10146604Mar 1, 2017Equipment. ?SATELLITE RADIO DETERIORATION IN RECEPTION QUALITY DUE TO NEW CELLULAR FREQUENCIES . INFORMATION Inform the customer that the introduction of these expanded frequencies by the wireless mobile providers may be influencing reception quality. BMW is currently working with the wireless mobile providers in order to improve the quality of reception and help alleviate the issues that are caused by the wireless mobile…
• 10146601Mar 1, 2017Equipment. ?CROSS TRAFFIC WARNING MISSING FROM INTEGRATED OWNERS MANUAL . The crossing traffic warning (right of way warning) section is missing from the integral owner's manual (IBA). The picture below shows the missing text. Software error in the Head unit IBA file
• 10146599Mar 1, 2017Exterior lighting. "?CCM DISPLAYED FOR TURN SIGNAL OR REVERSE LIGHTS G30 (5 Series Sedan) Produced to March 01, 2017 SITUATION One of the following Check Control Messages (CCM) is displayed: ""Turn indicator at the front left/right faulty"" ""Reversing light faulty"" Turn signal flash frequency is double the normal frequency. OR Reverse bulb is illuminated for very short time.

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