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2025 BMW 530I TSBs

77 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Body & Paint

18 bulletins
11037508

When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the...

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bottomphoto; drivers footwell shown ) , there is anoticeable lack of cable tension; and the hoodwill not unlock.

11030306

On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint .

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Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible to the customer Prevent the door from closing properly

11029005

The water drain hose of the slide/tilt sunroof must be checked and, if necessary, re-attached.

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If the front left water drain hose is not connected, water can enter the footwell via the A-pillar and the carpet on the driver's side can soak up the water that has entered.

11028160

Trim Return

11027991

There is a matte veil or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass.

11027770

Through quality checks, it has been detected that the front left water drain hose for the slide/tilt sunroof isnot...

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connected.

11027768

When driving vehicle over rough roads, a rattle sound emanates from the left footwell panel.

11026953

DELIVERY STOP: SUNROOF WATER DRAIN HOSE

11022859

A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering.

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The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area.

11022857

On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area.

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Overtime, the sealing material continues to detach more and more, which can cause the seal to dangle and become visible to the customer.

11022105

When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the...

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bottomphoto; drivers footwell shown ) , there is a noticeable lack of cable tension; and the hood will not unlock.

11017506

A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex.

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This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb.

11017280

A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out.

11014969

BMW Service Action - Tailgate Lock B51 04 25

11014512

During highly dynamic driving, washer fluid may be forced out of the windshield washer nozzles.

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This can lead to the washer fluid reservoir being completely emptied.

11014036

Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not...

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completely lock afterclosing it.

11008318

Seal Side Panel Left Return

11008317

Rear Window Cover Return

Other

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11036435

Fastening Elements Return

11033032

Noises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning.

11030307

Customers might report that washer fluid is leaking from the lower reservoir area, especially around thewasher fluid...

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pumps.

11030305

PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (OBD)

11026946

Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing.

11025668

One or both of the following faults stored in the DME: 034AA5 - Mixture control bank 1, lambda regulation, mixture too...

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lean 034AA8 - Mixture control bank 1, lambda adaptation, mixture too rich And additionally with the faults above, these affected vehicles may have one or more of the followingirregular combustion-related faults also stored: 033812 033813 033814 033815 033816 033817 033818 033819

11022869

Oil Line Return

11019579

There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds...

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Driving with low to medium loads

11017559

Swivel Joint Return

11014657

The clear coat on the carbon fiber MPerformance rear spoiler is delaminating.

11014654

DELIVERY STOP: EMF ACTUATOR

Electrical

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11035476

Starter Generator Return

11034462

During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors.

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TheCheck Control message Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation. will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified

11029070

During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors.

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TheCheck Control message Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation. will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified

11027774

A limited number of 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process;this could lead...

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to a premature battery failure. The 48 V battery may fail, triggering a corresponding Check Control message.

11022856

Central Information Display (CID) in the vehicle is black or only displays BMW.

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The head unit (HU-H5) is not responding in ISTA. Additionally, the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) and Telematic Module 4 (TCB4) may not be responding in ISTA.

11016446

A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to...

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errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to be detected. Following faults may be stored 8031BA Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Left Software Error 8031CO Ultrasonic Sensor Rear outer left Software Error 8031AE Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Outer Right Software Error 8031A8 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Right Software Error 8031B4 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Right Software Error 8031C6 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Left Software Error 8031CD Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Sensors Back: Short Circuit 8031CC Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Front: Short Circuit 8031CA Ultrasonic Sensors Front Extraneous Noise

11015854

Starter Return

11009426

Heat Management Module Return

Infotainment

8 bulletins
11034467

The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No...

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automatic reconnection Display errors

11028927

The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit...

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Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications

11027777

After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black.

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Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

11024727

After the software update to I-level version 25-07-530, the Alexa app may disappear from the App Menu in the head unit...

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(HU-H5).

11022855

After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black.

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Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

11019580

Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off.

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This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.

11013062

If the Head-Up Display (HUD) is deactivated when Navigation View is selected, upon reactivation the Head-Up Display...

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(HUD) will revert to the Standard View. This is most noticeable when the Head-Up Display (HUD) deactivates for automatic mandatory reasons, such as rear camera activation or emergency call activation.

11013053

After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level 24-07-5xx), the ambient...

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light on the door panel speakers will only illuminate in white.

Lighting

6 bulletins
11035396

Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay...

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happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.

11034449

Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay...

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happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.

11025685

RSU availability. The ambient lighting color cannot be saved permanently.

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The personalized color of the ambient lighting resets after the vehicle has gone to sleep.

11022112

Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.

11016472

There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds...

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Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.

11015857

Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.

Engine

6 bulletins
11025670

RSU availability. The engine cranks but will not start.

11021112

After performing a cabin air filter replacement maintenance service task, or after a similar repair thatrequired the...

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removal and installation of the filters housing cover; the following air flap and/or air temperaturesensor faults are stored in the BCP: 80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass

11020926

The following air flap and/or air temperature sensor faults are stored in the BCP.

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80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass To prevent harness damage the wiring harness will receive a new retention strap the next time the vehicle comes to the shop for its cabin air filter service.

11019567

The Sky Lounge sunshade does not open/close.

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Concern may be intermittent. The following fault codes are stored in the FZD (Roof Centre Function) control module during a vehicle test: 0302A0- ESH (electrical sunshade): No standardization system 03029C- ESH (electrical sunshade): No init because boundary conditions not valid (motordiver)

11017085

The following air flap and/or air temperature sensor faults are stored in the BCP.

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80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass

11015538

The following air flap and/or air temperature sensor faults are stored in the BCP.

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80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass

Steering

4 bulletins
11036379

Cracking noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock.

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See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.

11031564

Groaning noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.

11023248

When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.

11014652

DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT

Brakes

4 bulletins
11028276

Service Action: Left Side EMF (Parking Brake Actuator)

11020910

After programming from the I-Levels between 24-03-505 and lower than 24-03-540 to I-Level 24-11-530 or higher, the...

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following CCM may be displayed: CCM-2525: Brake system. Drive at moderate speed

11019564

A loud click- type noise can be heard from the rear axle brakes when driving off forwards, and/or in reverse.

11013045

While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.

Fuel System

3 bulletins
11036455

In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center FZD21 variant, a quiescentcurrent violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode.

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When this sleep error is present, a remote software upgrade(RSU) may be aborted and the FZD can become degraded. The following Check Control Messages (CCMs) may be displayed: Energy Management Increased Energy Consumption While Parked. Software Upgrade Failed Workshop Visit Required.

11030061

BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles...

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that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.

11019554

EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS

Air Bags & Safety

3 bulletins
11034461

The decorative trims on the head restraints ofthe drivers seat and front passenger seatcause groaning noises on any...

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route, at anytemperature, even in a slightly reclinedposition.

11027994

The decorative trims on the head restraints of the drivers seat and front passenger seat cause groaning noises on any...

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route, at any temperature, even in a slightly reclined position.

11024211

In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call...

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button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.

Transmission

2 bulletins
11022100

The parking brake actuator has not been wound correctly so that it cannot be applied or released.

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Check Control message Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Mustbe checked by the Service Partner. The vehicle is still held by the unaffected side and the transmission lock.

11016432

The parking brake actuator cannot be activated or deactivated due to a failed weld.

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Check Control message Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Mustbe checked by the Service Partner. The vehicle is still held by the unaffected side and the transmission lock.

Software & Calibration

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11024205

Starting from I-level 24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey.

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The function must be activated again by the driver at the beginning of every trip. After asoftware update to 25-03-500 and higher, this occurs more frequently.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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11017273

As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored.

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The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.

HVAC & Climate

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11014660

The customer states: The drivers seat will not return to its last saved position.

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No seat memory. The heated seats settings in the menu are missing/different than in their previous BMW vehicle. They canno longer select, under the climate rules, at what temperature Fahrenheit the heated seats willautomatically turn on. Certain other apps and functions are not available The drivers seat moves to an unknown memory position

Tires & Wheels

1 bulletin
11010888

Delivery Stop Flywheel