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.

• 10138411Apr 1, 2018Equipment. 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:
• 10138410Apr 1, 2018Equipment. IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
• 10138406Apr 1, 2018Back-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.
• 10138404Apr 1, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. 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 recognizes a different VIN.
• 10138402Apr 1, 2018Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
• 10138399Apr 1, 2018Electrical system. DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH FLEXRAY CONTROL MODULES NOT POSSIBLE: There are no customer complaints associated with this issue.
• 10138390Apr 1, 2018Brakes. Electromechanical holding brake (emf) error
• 10138384Apr 1, 2018Engine cooling. HEATER HOSE IS CONTACTING THE STEERING SHAFT: The customer may complain of a coolant leak from the front of the vehicle, or a noise when turning the steering wheel.
• 10138375Apr 1, 2018Engine. 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.
• 10136000Mar 1, 2018Equipment. 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 sitting for extended amount of time (In excess of 20 hours).
• 10135997Mar 1, 2018Seats. 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.
• 10135993Mar 1, 2018Equipment. RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
• 10135992Mar 1, 2018Equipment. 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 enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
• 10154859Feb 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). DEACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRULATION. Customer request for deactivation of the automatic air recirculation function.
• 10154854Feb 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). PANORAMIC SUNROOF DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. The panoramic sunroof will not open or close. The sunroof may only tilt with no other functions available. There are no faults stored for the panoramic sunroof. A software error in the Roof Function Center (FZD).
• 10154822Feb 1, 2018Engine, Fuel system. PROLONGED ENGINE CRANK WHILE STARTING (B57O). 1. The engine can sporadically crank for a prolonged period during a cold or hot start 2. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated. 3. Any of the following fault memory entries may be stored in the DDE 2E0600; 26CF00; 259800; 259E00.
• 10154817Feb 1, 2018Engine. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
• 10135054Feb 1, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10135049Feb 1, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera). SURROUND VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS INCORRECT VEHICLE MODEL: After programming the vehicle, the incorrect vehicle model is displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) when surround view camera function is active.
• 10135048Feb 1, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera). GREEN BARS DISPLAYED IN CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY WHEN CAMERA ACTIVE: Wide green bar across bottom and up right side of Central Information Display (CID) when reverse gear is selected and the Surround View camera is active.
• 10135047Feb 1, 2018Equipment. DURING PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT OPERATION, DRIVER GEAR INPUT IS IGNORED: Sporadically, during a Parking Maneuvering Assistant or Parking Assistant operation the gear change requested (R to D or D to R) by the driver is ignored.
• 10135046Feb 1, 2018Equipment. COMFORT ACCESS SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically, vehicle is unable to be locked or unlocked via the door handle.
• 10135044Feb 1, 2018Equipment. TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTABLE: Air distribution and/or temperature regulation variation exceeds design parameters.
• 10135042Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
• 10135041Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. ERRONEOUS HEAD-UP DISPLAY FAULT IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: B7F6E3 - HUD: Fault in the communication (HUD not answering) in instrument cluster fault.
• 10135039Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. REPLACE BATTERY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: In-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ÒReplace BatteryÓ (ID # 460).
• 10135030Feb 1, 2018Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR THE TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): The Service Engine Soon light is illuminated.
• 10135029Feb 1, 2018Fuel system. REMOVING FUEL FEED LINE FOR PARKED CAR HEATING FROM REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP: Modify the universal replacement fuel pump assembly to allow it to be correctly installed in a US market vehicle.
• 10135025Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. DME FAULT CODE CDC203: Various control units contain faults indicating missing messages from the battery management electronics
• 10142945Jan 1, 2018Equipment. Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
• 10142944Jan 1, 2018Equipment. REMOTE CONTROL PARKING SPORADICALLY DEACTIVATES: During operation of (when using) the Remote Control Parking (RCP) function, it can sporadically, autonomously shut down.
• 10142941Jan 1, 2018Equipment. Nbt-evo (next generation navigation professional) head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing. õcomponent protection activeõ
• 10142940Jan 1, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10142936Jan 1, 2018Electrical system. 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.
• 10142926Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. No audible difference in exhaust with "m performance power and sound kit
• 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).
• 10136719Oct 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 8HP50 TRANSMISSIONS GEAR SHIFTS FROM REVERSE TO NEUTRAL: After a cold start, when the transmission gear selector is placed in R and driving resumes, intermittently transmission may shift to Neutral
• 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.

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