2023 BMW 540I TSBs
37 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories
Categories
Engine
6 bulletinsThe EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
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years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care.
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Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.
Engine will crank but not start.
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There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care.
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Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.
Engine Variants Updated.
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start...
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when placing the key against the steering column.
Body & Paint
6 bulletinsThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle.
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Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units.
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The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kicking" motion beneath the rear bumper. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop.
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units.
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The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kicking motion beneath the rear bumper.
Infotainment
5 bulletinsThe Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3).
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FaultB7F8F9 HU-H: Reset will be stored in the HU-H3.
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly...
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fails.
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators,...
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acoustic signals) may also have failed.
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely.
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This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
Electrical
4 bulletinsThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years.
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This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed.
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The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode.
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As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode.
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As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Other
4 bulletinsBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were...
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produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to...
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following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected.
A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold...
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start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower.
Lighting
3 bulletinsOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Upon performing a vehicle read out, faultcode (CD0D16- Control unit light (BEL)(LIN): Wrong variant installed) is...
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stored inthe BCP (Basic Central Platform). Note: Functionality of the exterior lights and switch is fully operational when fault code is present.
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Steering
2 bulletinsAt low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e.
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when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
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1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsBMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the...
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spacer is conformed to drawing.
The 3G network in the US has been shut down.
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This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
Fuel System
2 bulletinsThe air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still.
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The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection).
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For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
Transmission
2 bulletinsBMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that...
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were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go...
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into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
Software & Calibration
1 bulletinWith the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15...
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vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.