2013 BMW 550I Technical Service Bulletins

434 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 BMW 550I. 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.

• 10148423Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts.
• 10148421Nov 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 33 14 dated October 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT New "Gas Door Operation" Instruction Label. Initial quality reports show the customers are not certain how to open and close the fuel filler flap.
• 10148417Nov 1, 2014Engine cooling. N63TU Engine: Engine Oil Consumption. The customer complains that the "low engine oil" message is displayed too frequently. CAUSE The cause is related to, but not limited to, one or more of the following components and systems shown below: z Turbocharger z Crankcase ventilation z Engine gasket leaks z Internal engine tolerances and sealing z Improper filling or topping up Use the troubleshooting procedure below to…
• 10149382Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: z Call disconnection z Contact List incomplete z General connection failures Apple software iOS 7 and its variants
• 10149381Oct 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture. The side view camera does not display a picture: z After engaging reverse gear z Activating the side view camera via the switch on the center console near the gear shift CAUSE z Water (moisture) entering the cable assembly, causing corrosion on the pins in the connector(s) at the camera(s) z Poor cable connection to the camera(s)
• 10149378Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. LED Low Beam Flashes Briefly After Ignition Switched ON. 1. The low beam flashes briefly after the ignition is switched ON. This situation can be duplicated every time the vehicle is started. 2. One of the faults below is stored and currently present: 0xDA1411 - Signal (status of exterior light operation, 0x1AE) invalid, transmitter FRM / FEM / BDC 0xD9D411 - Signal (status of exterior light operation, 0x1AE)…
• 10149377Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. Adaptive Headlight Malfunction. A headlight malfunction CC message is displayed for one or more of the following lights: -Daytime driving light -Turn indicator -Dipped headlight -Main beam The following fault codes in the FRM are stored: -800FC8 LIN bus, headlight driver module (TMS), left: communication fault -E58522 No message (status, exterior lights, front electronics 1, left, 0x1E0), receiver FRM, transmitter…
• 10149366Oct 1, 2014Engine cooling. Engine: Fault Code 4823FC. Page 1 of 2 October 2014 Technical Service When starting the engine, the yellow EPS warning lamp may briefly light up. The power assist may also be reduced during this process. A brief undervoltage occurs in the EPS when starting the engine. The EPS recognizes this brief undervoltage and stores a fault code.
• 10149355Oct 1, 2014Engine. . INFORMATION To properly diagnose the customer's complaint, the applicable test plan for the misfire faults stored in the DME must be performed to avoid repeat repairs. If a misfire fault is not stored in the DME memory and an engine related drivability complaint is received, follow the path below to manually start the misfire test plan (AT1214_TVD4_MISFIRE_20): 1. Perform a vehicle test. 2. Select "Function…
• 10149282Oct 1, 2014Engine. Engine Damage Due to Debris in Oil Passages. After performing extensive engine repairs (e.g., cylinder head removal), the engine begins to knock and may lose power. Debris has entered the engine oiling passages during cleaning of the engine block and cylinder head mating surfaces during engine repair.
• 10149278Oct 1, 2014Equipment. BMW Customer-Focused Satisfaction (CFS) Program. Based on customer feedback, BMW has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work. BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is pleased to announce the Customer-Focused Satisfaction (CFS) Program. This new program's procedure will be available for your center to address these customers' concerns…
• 10057568Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25.
• 10057567Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Bmw: some vehicles experiencing various message displayed regarding malfunction of led headlight, with options 0552 and 0524.
• 10148039Sep 1, 2014Exterior lighting, Electrical system. "Adaptive Headlight Malfunction in Cold Weather. * In very cold weather conditions (32ºF or below) with the light switch in the automatic position, the CCM (Check Control Message) ""Adaptive headlight malfunction"" is displayed. * When the CC message is displayed, all the lights continue to function. * When switching the headlights to high beam and the headlight unit is cold, the mechanism inside the headlight is…
• 10148022Sep 1, 2014Electrical system. N63T: Improvements to Bosch Spark Plug. Various engine performance symptoms could occur if the spark plug insulator becomes damaged: * The Service Engine Soon (MIL) may be on with rough running and misfire fault(s) stored. * Intermittent performance or rough running without a relevant DME fault stored. The spark plug insulator could be damaged in cases of combustion faults such as misfiring, ignition knock or super…
• 10148381Aug 1, 2014Engine cooling, Equipment. Service Action: Replace Emission Label. Certain 2015 model year vehicles with N47T and N57T diesel engines were produced with an "emissions" label which contains incorrect information pertaining to the 2015 model year. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at VDCs will be repaired prior to dealer delivery.
• 10148380Aug 1, 2014Equipment. Central Information Display Intermittently Dimming or Flashing Off/On. Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) dims and/or flashes off/on. There are two possible root causes for this issue.
• 10148227Aug 1, 2014Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Rattling Noise from Mid-range Speaker in Front Door Panel. The customer complains of a rattle noise in either the left or right front door only when the speakers are in use. The inside door lock rod is making contact with the inside panel when the speakers are in use at certain volume and frequency levels.
• 10148226Aug 1, 2014Equipment. Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Loudspeaker Cover Rattles. The top center loudspeaker cover rattles when driving on rough roads. CAUSE Poor loudspeaker cover fitment to the speaker assembly.
• 10148218Aug 1, 2014Fuel system. N20 and N26 Injector Replacement. INFORMATION When a defective high-pressure fuel injector is identified with an index "02" designation, as shown in the illustration below, all 4 injectors must be replaced at the same time. This bulletin only applies to index "02" injectors. Index "01" and index "03" or higher are not affected. No immediate repair is required unless the BMW vehicle is currently experiencing this…
• 10148215Aug 1, 2014Equipment. BMW Customer-Focused Satisfaction (CFS) Program. Based on customer feedback, BMW has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work. BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is pleased to announce the Customer-Focused Satisfaction (CFS) Program. This new program's procedure will be available for your center to address these customers' concerns…
• 10148135Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical…
• 10148132Jul 1, 2014Forward collision avoidance. Front Collision Warning Check Control Message Displayed in CID. Occasionally while driving, a check control message (CCM) for Front Collision Warning is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). This message is cleared from the CID by clicking on "OK" using the iDrive controller.
• 10148130Jul 1, 2014Seats, Electrical system. When Unlocking with Comfort Access the Outside Door Mirrors Are in the Wrong Position. The vehicle is locked with one remote key and then enters sleep mode. The vehicle is then unlocked using one of the outside door handles with the second remote key. The outside door mirrors do not move to the correct position. The seats do move into the correct position. CAUSE Software error in driver's seat module
• 10148129Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Central Information Display Intermittently Dimming or Flashing Off/On. Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) dims and/or flashes off/on. There are two possible root causes for this issue.
• 10148128Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Headunit High Is Constantly Resetting. After connecting a mobile device via Bluetooth, the Headunit High (HU-H) constantly resets. This is because the mobile device paired/connected to the vehicle contains one or more emails with 30 or more recipients. Note: In this situation, a reset is when the HU-H shuts down and then turns back on. CAUSE Software error in the HU-H.
• 10148120Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts.
• 10148101Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: * Call disconnection * Contact List incomplete * General connection failures CAUSE Apple software iOS 7 and its variants.
• 10148333May 1, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Condition Based Service Due Date Is Reset to 01/2000. The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * Oil Service * Check Vehicle Note: No fault code is stored Software error in the Instrument Cluster.
• 10148315May 1, 2014Brakes. Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor intervenes). The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. Software…
• 10148313May 1, 2014Steering, Equipment. Service Action: Replace Power Steering Pump Belt Pulley. The screw connection on the power steering pump belt pulley may slacken. This may lead to an audible squeaking and rattling at the pulley drive. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves 5 Series 535d vehicles according to VIN selection. First check if a Service Action label with a code number 682 is already attached to the B-pillar.
• 10148312May 1, 2014Suspension. Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the contact surfaces of the wheel bearing and swivel bearing (knuckle)
• 10148308May 1, 2014Fuel system. N63 and S63 Engine: High-pressure Fuel Injector Replacement Procedures. The customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: * During a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * During a hot start, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. While driving or…
• 10148276Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Traffic Information Is Inoperative. The traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * Traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * The traffic list is empty. 1. The Offboard Availability (backend) system is unavailable and is not sending traffic information. 2. The traffic information feature is not activated correctly.
• 10148273Apr 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts.
• 10148263Apr 1, 2014Equipment, Suspension. Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
• 10148262Apr 1, 2014Equipment, Suspension. Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
• 10148258Apr 1, 2014Engine, Fuel system. N63 and S63 Engine: High-pressure Fuel Injector Replacement Procedures. The customer complains that one of the following scenarios has been encountered while operating the vehicle: * During a cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. * During a hot start, the engine runs very roughly and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. While driving or…
• 10148256Apr 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. N52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response. A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting. This situation can be more noticeable while driving on roads with slight turns or with an increasing gradient. Unfavorable EGS and DME software
• 10148251Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling. S63TU Engine: Noises from Leaking Exhaust Manifold. A rattling, knocking, clattering or hissing noise can be heard from the engine compartment while the engine is running. It is more pronounced when the engine is under load. CAUSE The exhaust manifold attaching screws have come loose, causing an exhaust leak.
• 10148010Mar 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * BMW Assist Inoperative ? SOS call ? Roadside Assistance call * My BMW Remote App * BMW Online - Google local search * Concierge CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive.
• 10147923Mar 1, 2014Electrical system. """Increased battery discharge!"" CC Message upon Startup. CAUSE A software error in the Intelligent Battery Sensor causes an incorrect State of Charge (SoC) to be stored in the DME. The power management system then interprets this as a heavily discharged battery and informs the customer via a CC message. In reality, the battery does not have a problem."
• 10147921Mar 1, 2014Wheels. Fitting Winter Tires Properly to Vehicles with Ceramic Brakes. Wheel studs may loosen after wheels for the rear axle are incorrectly fitted to the front axle on vehicles equipped with option 2NK (ceramic brakes). Incorrect installation of rear axle winter tires (wheel style 409M) onto the front axle in conjunction with ceramic brakes
• 10147918Mar 1, 2014Engine. N55 Engine: Erroneous Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Mixture Faults Stored in the DME. INFORMATION There is an error in the current version of ETK regarding N55 fuel injector replacement part numbers and production dates. Installing the incorrect injector part number can lead to an erroneous Service Engine Soon lamp illumination and various mixture faults stored in the DME. The vehicle may also exhibit…
• 10147985Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. My BMW Remote iPhone App No Longer Controls Headlight or Horn. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.49.x or higher, the headlight and the horn can no longer be controlled using the My BMW Remote App from an iPhone. I-Level F001-13-03-501 or F010-13-03-501 and higher Note: The lock and unlock function via the App works as designed. CAUSE A software error in the central gateway (ZGW) control unit
• 10147984Feb 1, 2014Equipment. iPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. INFORMATION Do not replace any other parts! Advise the customer that he/she must use one of the following: * The original Apple iPhone/iPOD USB cable that came with the device * A BMW supplied iPhone/iPOD USB adapter cable PARTS INFORMATION
• 10147982Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Headunit-High: Navigation Road Map Installation After Replacement. When replacing the HU-H, the road map database version that was in the defective HU-H must be installed in the new HU-H.
• 10147981Feb 1, 2014Air bags. "Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 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. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. CAUSE The front passenger seat occupancy mat consists of a seat occupancy mat with a…
• 10147976Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * Oil Service * Check Vehicle Note: No fault code is stored Software error in the Instrument Cluster
• 10147955Jan 1, 2014Electrical system. My BMW Remote iPhone App No Longer Controls Headlight or Horn. After programming the vehicle with ISTA/P 2.49.x or higher, the headlight and the horn can no longer be controlled using the My BMW Remote App from an iPhone. I-Level F001-13-03-501 or F010-13-03-501 and higher Note: The lock and unlock function via the App works as designed. CAUSE A software error in the central gateway (ZGW) control unit

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