2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletins

285 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 BMW M550I. 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.

• 10145306Jun 1, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10143570May 1, 2018Electrical system. 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:
• 10143565May 1, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: ÒNavigation system startsÓ message is permanently displayed; or
• 10143564May 1, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
• 10143562May 1, 2018Electrical system. HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting Òis stored in the instrument cluster.
• 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
• 10138374Apr 1, 2018Engine, Engine cooling. N63R ENGINE: ENGINE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS AT TURBOCHARGER: An engine oil leak is found on the ground under the vehicle when parked.
• 10136355Mar 1, 2018Exterior lighting. HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
• 10136354Mar 1, 2018Electrical 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).
• 10136353Mar 1, 2018Electrical system. VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as "Due" (yellow).
• 10136347Mar 1, 2018Electrical system. HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
• 10136344Mar 1, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
• 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.
• 10135994Mar 1, 2018Equipment. GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED: 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.
• 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.
• 10136305Feb 1, 2018Steering. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM): ASSISTANCE SYSTEM RESTRICTED AFTER DELETING TRANSPORT MODE: The CCM assistance systems restricted or pedestrian protection system failed is displayed after deleting transport mode.
• 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.
• 10142945Jan 1, 2018Equipment. Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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."
• 10146538Feb 1, 2017Brakes. "?DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) WARNING LAMP, LIGHTS UP This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 16 dated October 2016 . Various ""DSC warning lamps lights up in the instrument cluster, including the display: ""Suspension control system failed"". DSC control unit."

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