2017 BMW 540IService bulletins

2017 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletins

443 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 BMW 540I. 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.

10166371Sep 1, 2019Electrical system. DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. The Driver Assistance System limited warning message is displayed.
10166231Sep 1, 2019Equipment. ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: This correction is to be used for all situations where the following fault codes are stored: 138402 279B00 138220 13820D 13820E.
10166228Sep 1, 2019Engine cooling. COOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. Coolant in the low temperature cooling circuit may also have an acrid smell and discoloration.
10165285Aug 1, 2019Equipment. PASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED. Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps. The pin used to attach the upper active air flap actuator has detached from the linkage.
10165284Aug 1, 2019Equipment. ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 21 19 dated August 2019. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s).
10165279Aug 1, 2019Engine. DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated Procedure text changes made due to an ISTA/D test plan name change Adjusted text in the Warranty section for use with AIR and the ISTA/D test plan name change. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
10165266Aug 1, 2019Equipment. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
10165261Aug 1, 2019Equipment. Delivery stop: gear selector switch.
10164012Jul 1, 2019Equipment. 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).
10164008Jul 1, 2019Seats, Body and 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 (Non-Electrical Diagnosis) test plan for seat noise from ISTA we are releasing this bulletin. Seat backrest frame is touching the seat cover.
10163999Jul 1, 2019Equipment, Engine. DELIVERY STOP: CAMSHAFT SENSORS. On affected vehicles the camshaft sensors will be inspected and if necessary replaced.
10163998Jul 1, 2019Electrical system. ERRONEOUS FAULT 1F2505 IS STORED IN THE DME This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B12 30 18 dated November 2018. This fault does not cause any drivability complaints or engine warning lamps.
10163057Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE. Vehicle cannot be opened/locked or started via Comfort Access. Electrostatic charge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep.
10163056Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
10163037Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. Various check control messages for driver assistance systems.
10163035Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. NITROGEN OXIDE SENSOR FAULTS. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) is illuminated and one or more of the following fault codes are stored in the DDE.
10163031Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. HIGH ENGINE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING. In rare circumstances after the engine is started with the Start-Stop button the engine speed may immediately increase to a high constant RPM (approximately 3000 rpm).
10163027Jun 1, 2019Engine cooling, Engine. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
10163021Jun 1, 2019Engine cooling. Radiator grill upper and lower active air flaps: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles.
10161579May 1, 2019Equipment. Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
10161578May 1, 2019Equipment. INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
10161567May 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. HIGH VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALIST TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT STRATEGY. INFORMATION The ST1821 High Voltage Diagnostic Specialist Certification (HVS) is the next step in the E-mobility service strategy for BMW technicians.
10161563May 1, 2019Engine, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. VARIOUS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS. The following messages are displayed in the Check Control (CC) display: Continued driving possible. Driving stabilization. Driving stabilization restricted driving stabilization. Drive with caution to the nearest authorized BMW Service workshop and/or Collision warning/you can continue driving. Collision warning fully or partially failed. No warning is…
10161556May 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective May 16 2019) on certain Model Year 2016-2020 BMW vehicles that have been produced between June 19 2015 and April 17 2019. A software error within the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) may cause a miscalculation of an onboard diagnostic (OBD) function. All vehicles will need a software update (no parts required).
10161554May 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. ERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN FUNCTION FAULT STORED IN THE DME. The following faults may be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME): And: There is no customer-facing vehicle symptom(s) or related check control message displayed. A software error may cause these faults to be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
10161546May 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is primarily stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
10160354Apr 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. Fault memory entry "B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting "is stored in the instrument cluster. Intermittently the Head-Up Display (HUD) may deactivate.
10160350Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
10160348Apr 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
10160342Apr 1, 2019Equipment. KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
10160341Apr 1, 2019Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
10160335Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling, Steering. HEATER HOSE IS CONTACTING THE STEERING SHAFT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B17 01 18 dated April 2018.
10160279Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. G12 (N63R)/G30 (B58M) RADIATOR GRILL UPPER AND LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grills.
10160271Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. Fault memory entry "B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting "is stored in the instrument cluster. Intermittently the Head-Up Display (HUD) may deactivate.
10160267Apr 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
10160265Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
10160259Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
10160258Apr 1, 2019Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
10160252Apr 1, 2019Engine cooling, Steering. HEATER HOSE IS CONTACTING THE STEERING SHAFT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B17 01 18 dated April 2018.
10160236Apr 1, 2019Engine cooling. G12 (N63R)/G30 (B58M) RADIATOR GRILL UPPER AND LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grills.
10159149Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. NIGHT VISION 3: INTERNAL SOFTWARE ERROR FAULT. During vehicle diagnosis of an unrelated issue the following erroneous fault may be stored in the Night Vision 3 control unit.
10159135Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. STANDARD OCCASIONAL USE CABLE CHARGING COMPLAINT TROUBLESHOOTING This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 19 18 dated November 2018.
10159134Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED. The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
10159124Mar 1, 2019Electrical system, Brakes. HUMMING/RUMBLING NOISES AFTER OPENING THE DOOR. After waking up/unlocking and entering the vehicle may cause a humming/rumbling noise to occur.
10159120Mar 1, 2019Engine, Equipment. ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS HINTS. A check engine light or check control message is present.
10153777Jan 1, 2019Seat belts. 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.
10153776Jan 1, 2019Electrical system. FAULT CODE 804417 CAUSED BY THE REMOTE KEY. When a short test is performed as part of a workshop visit for an unrelated situation.
10153773Jan 1, 2019Equipment. Fm radio static heard between 88 to 97 mhz.
10153768Jan 1, 2019Equipment. NO COOLING INTERMITTENTLY FROM VENTS. After a long journey (more than 30 minutes).
10153747Jan 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission shifting faults at cold temperatures.

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.