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2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin - California Lemon Law BMW 540I Problems

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Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 BMW 540I

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Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletin #B170118

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10138384

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B340318

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 050000 PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #10138390

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Description

ELECTROMECHANICAL HOLDING BRAKE (EMF) ERROR


Technical Service Bulletin #B612217

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10138399

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH FLEXRAY CONTROL MODULES NOT POSSIBLE: There are no customer complaints associated with this issue.


Technical Service Bulletin #B621215

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

NHTSA #10138402

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.


Technical Service Bulletin #B651316

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10138404

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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 reco


Technical Service Bulletin #B651316

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10138404

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

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 reco


Technical Service Bulletin #B651316

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10138404

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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 reco


Technical Service Bulletin #B660817

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NHTSA #10138406

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840718

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA #10138410

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840718

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10138410

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840818

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA #10138411

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

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:


Technical Service Bulletin #B840818

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10138411

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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:


Technical Service Bulletin #B120718

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10138375

Date Of Bulletin

20180401

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B720417

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS

NHTSA #10135997

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

220000 SEATS

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B513016

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

NHTSA #10136344

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

Description

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.


Technical Service Bulletin #B513016

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

NHTSA #10136344

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Description

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.


Technical Service Bulletin #B610118

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10136347

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.


Technical Service Bulletin #B620218

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10136353

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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).


Technical Service Bulletin #B621917

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10136354

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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).


Technical Service Bulletin #B630516

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

NHTSA #10136355

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

Description

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.


Technical Service Bulletin #B630516

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

NHTSA #10136355

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

Description

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.


Technical Service Bulletin #320218

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

NHTSA #10136305

Date Of Bulletin

20180201

Failing Component Name

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B120818

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10136333

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

ROUGH RUNNING AND VARIOUS VANOS FAULTS STORED: The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough at idle and while driving.


Technical Service Bulletin #B651316

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10135992

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

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 e


Technical Service Bulletin #B660218

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

NHTSA #10135993

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Description

RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:


Technical Service Bulletin #B661016

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

NHTSA #10135994

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840618

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

NHTSA #10136000

Date Of Bulletin

20180301

Failing Component Name

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #B120418

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10145283

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.


Technical Service Bulletin #B120418

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10145283

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.


Technical Service Bulletin #B520518

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS

NHTSA #10145335

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

220000 SEATS

Description

SEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING: Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work.


Technical Service Bulletin #B520518

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10145335

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

SEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING: Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work.


Technical Service Bulletin #B620518

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10145341

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster.


Technical Service Bulletin #B620618

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

NHTSA #10145342

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description

FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING LOW FUEL LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE IS REFUELED: Occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) valu


Technical Service Bulletin #B620818

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10145344

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left.


Technical Service Bulletin #B651316

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10145316

Date Of Bulletin

20180601

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head un


Technical Service Bulletin #B660717

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

NHTSA #10145317

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Description

DEACTIVATION OF CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING AND CLOSING: Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (Smart Opener) deactivated.


Technical Service Bulletin #B660818

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10145318

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

ERRATIC PARK DISTANCE CONTROL SYSTEM BEHAVIOR: False detections occur when the wheels are turned (left or right) to a full end stop steering position.


Technical Service Bulletin #B720417

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

NHTSA #10145319

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840214

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10145320

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.


Technical Service Bulletin #B122018

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10145293

Date Of Bulletin

20180601

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME): The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run roughly


Technical Service Bulletin #B840918

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10145321

Date Of Bulletin

20180701

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CID), upon connecting to the vehicle:


Technical Service Bulletin #B650709

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10145306

Date Of Bulletin

20180601

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

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:


Technical Service Bulletin #B661318

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NHTSA #10145307

Date Of Bulletin

20180601

Failing Component Name

275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Description

SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE KAFAS CAMERA (CAMERAASSISTED DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM): The KAFAS camera features are inoperative, and this does not trigger any warnings or check control messages.


Technical Service Bulletin #B120318

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

NHTSA #10142926

Date Of Bulletin

20180101

Failing Component Name

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Description

NO AUDIBLE DIFFERENCE IN EXHAUST WITH "M PERFORMANCE POWER AND SOUND KIT


Technical Service Bulletin #B611316

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10142936

Date Of Bulletin

20180101

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B650318

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

NHTSA #10142940

Date Of Bulletin

20180101

Failing Component Name

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B650318

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA #10142940

Date Of Bulletin

20180101

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

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.


Technical Service Bulletin #B651316

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10142941

Date Of Bulletin

20180101

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

NBT-EVO (NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL) HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. ÕCOMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVEÕ


Technical Service Bulletin #B620518

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10143562

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting Òis stored in the instrument cluster.


Technical Service Bulletin #B620618

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

NHTSA #10143563

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Description

FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING LOW FUEL LEVEL: Occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) value.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840314

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA #10142945

Date Of Bulletin

20180101

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.


Technical Service Bulletin #B650709

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10143564

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

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:


Technical Service Bulletin #B651117

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10143565

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

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


Technical Service Bulletin #B840616

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10143569

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840616

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NHTSA #10143569

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Description

BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840616

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10143569

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.


Technical Service Bulletin #B840818

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10143570

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

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:


Technical Service Bulletin #B840818

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10143570

Date Of Bulletin

20180501

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

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:


Technical Service Bulletin #B511319

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NHTSA #10170579

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Description

DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release


Technical Service Bulletin #B650520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10171496

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

FAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following illuminated: Check Engine Light DSC warning lamp Air bag warning lamps During diagnosis the following fault code is found stored in the ASCM (Advanced Cra


Technical Service Bulletin #B650520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS

NHTSA #10171496

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

140000 AIR BAGS

Description

FAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following illuminated: Check Engine Light DSC warning lamp Air bag warning lamps During diagnosis the following fault code is found stored in the ASCM (Advanced Cra


Technical Service Bulletin #B660817

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA #10171498

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Description

REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated March 2018. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be


Technical Service Bulletin #B660817

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

NHTSA #10171498

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Description

REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated March 2018. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be


Technical Service Bulletin #B662017

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10171499

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

DISPLAY KEY IS NON-FUNCTIONAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B66 20 17 dated October 2019. The display key is non-functional. Display Key cannot be charged or switched on. An incorrect vehicle model appears on t


Technical Service Bulletin #B840120

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10171502

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive


Technical Service Bulletin #B840220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10171503

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).


Technical Service Bulletin #B620919

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

NHTSA #10170588

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).


Technical Service Bulletin #B011219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10170559

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grill


Technical Service Bulletin #B011219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE

NHTSA #10170559

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

160000 STRUCTURE

Description

FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grill


Technical Service Bulletin #B110819

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10170568

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

B57 DIESEL ENGINE - CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH. Check Control Message (CCM) "Engine oil level too high" is displayed. Fuel dilution into the engine oil due to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration strategy.


Technical Service Bulletin #B110819

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

NHTSA #10170568

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Description

B57 DIESEL ENGINE - CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH. Check Control Message (CCM) "Engine oil level too high" is displayed. Fuel dilution into the engine oil due to the diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration strategy.


Technical Service Bulletin #B120419

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10171483

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

DME FAULT MEMORY ENTRY FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B12 04 19 dated February 2019. Technicians may notice this fault logged during a diagnostic session: Fault code: Control module: Fa


Technical Service Bulletin #B110120

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10172487

Date Of Bulletin

20200201

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter


Technical Service Bulletin #B610520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10172497

Date Of Bulletin

20200201

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The resul


Technical Service Bulletin #B111219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10171479

Date Of Bulletin

20200101

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following faults may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (D


Technical Service Bulletin #B621019

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

NHTSA #10170589

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Description

INCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cl


Technical Service Bulletin #B120319

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10170572

Date Of Bulletin

20191201

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

ENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.


Technical Service Bulletin #B610520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10176377

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The resul


Technical Service Bulletin #B512119

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10176373

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air f


Technical Service Bulletin #B512219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10176374

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

PASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED: Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps.


Technical Service Bulletin #B512219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10176374

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

PASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED: Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps.


Technical Service Bulletin #B512219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10176374

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

PASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED: Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps.


Technical Service Bulletin #B611220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10176379

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be o


Technical Service Bulletin #B611220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10176379

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be o


Technical Service Bulletin #B660920

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10176380

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

SURROUND VIEW WRONG VEHICLE DISPLAYED AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming the wrong vehicle model is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) when the Surround View is activated.


Technical Service Bulletin #B121619

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10175269

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

ERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN FUNCTION FAULT STORED IN THE DME: The following faults may be erroneously stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME): Fault code: Control module: Fault code text: 1A2806 DME Electric fan function: limited operation


Technical Service Bulletin #B010119

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10176355

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER AIR FLAPS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles BMW of North America LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator


Technical Service Bulletin #B011219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS

NHTSA #10176356

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

140000 AIR BAGS

Description

FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS - LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000: A check engine light or check control message is present for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles. The potential component-related causes of these faults


Technical Service Bulletin #B011219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10176356

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS - LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000: A check engine light or check control message is present for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles. The potential component-related causes of these faults


Technical Service Bulletin #B011219

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING

NHTSA #10176356

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

010000 STEERING

Description

FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS - LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000: A check engine light or check control message is present for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles. The potential component-related causes of these faults


Technical Service Bulletin #B611220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10175283

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be o


Technical Service Bulletin #B611220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10175283

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be o


Technical Service Bulletin #B270220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

NHTSA #10176367

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Description

JERKING OR SHUDDERING FROM THE DRIVELINE (XDRIVE TRANSFER CASE ATX13-X): There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warnin


Technical Service Bulletin #B270220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS

NHTSA #10176367

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

200000 WHEELS

Description

JERKING OR SHUDDERING FROM THE DRIVELINE (XDRIVE TRANSFER CASE ATX13-X): There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warnin


Technical Service Bulletin #B130320

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10175272

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

DELIVERY STOP - REPLACE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP: Due to an assembly error the flange bolts for the high-pressure pump did not have the proper tightening torque applied.


Technical Service Bulletin #B110120

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10176360

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

B58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil fil


Technical Service Bulletin #B130420

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA #10176363

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Description

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p


Technical Service Bulletin #B130420

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

NHTSA #10176363

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Description

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p


Technical Service Bulletin #B130420

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10176363

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p


Technical Service Bulletin #B130420

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA #10176363

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Description

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p


Technical Service Bulletin #B130420

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10176363

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p


Technical Service Bulletin #B130420

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA #10176363

Date Of Bulletin

20200501

Failing Component Name

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Description

TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p


Technical Service Bulletin #B611420

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10175285

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

DEACTIVATION OF THE INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR/TILT ALARM SENSOR IS NOT POSSIBLE: Customer complains that the interior movement detector and the tilt alarm sensor system cannot be deactivated by pressing the lock button on the remote contro


Technical Service Bulletin #B660720

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10175288

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE LEFT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the left rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message.


Technical Service Bulletin #B660820

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10175289

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check Control Message.


Technical Service Bulletin #B661418

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10175291

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE CROSSING TRAFFIC WARNING WHILEPARKING: The check control message (CCM) "Crossing traffic warning. It is possible to continue driving" can appear when parking. This can occur when the vehicle is parked too close to adja


Technical Service Bulletin #B840120

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10175292

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive


Technical Service Bulletin #B840220

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10175293

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).


Technical Service Bulletin #B660320

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10174315

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

DIAGNOSTIC HINT: DRIVING ASSISTANCE SUPPORT REDUCED CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISP: Driving Assistance support reduced Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed sporadically. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative.


Technical Service Bulletin #B660320

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10174315

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

DIAGNOSTIC HINT: DRIVING ASSISTANCE SUPPORT REDUCED CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISP: Driving Assistance support reduced Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed sporadically. All or some of the system functions maybe inoperative.


Technical Service Bulletin #B660817

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA #10174316

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Description

REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 6) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated January 2020. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can


Technical Service Bulletin #B660817

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10174316

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 6) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated January 2020. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can


Technical Service Bulletin #B661919

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA #10174317

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Description

COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pr


Technical Service Bulletin #B661919

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NHTSA #10174317

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Description

COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pr


Technical Service Bulletin #B720417

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #10174319

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Description

FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 10) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passeng


Technical Service Bulletin #B720417

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10174319

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 10) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passeng


Technical Service Bulletin #B840214

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10174320

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Informatio


Technical Service Bulletin #B840214

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10174320

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Informatio


Technical Service Bulletin #B121318

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

NHTSA #10174005

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Description

DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated September 2019. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.


Technical Service Bulletin #B170617

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NHTSA #10174007

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Description

COOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B17 06 17 dated June 2019. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. Coolant


Technical Service Bulletin #B170617

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #10174007

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Description

COOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B17 06 17 dated June 2019. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. Coolant


Technical Service Bulletin #B340517

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA #10174009

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Description

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at


Technical Service Bulletin #B340517

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS

NHTSA #10174009

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

200000 WHEELS

Description

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at


Technical Service Bulletin #B340517

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA #10174009

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

100000 POWER TRAIN

Description

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at


Technical Service Bulletin #B340517

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA #10174009

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Description

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at


Technical Service Bulletin #B510820

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

NHTSA #10174012

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Description

GROANING OR CRACKING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS: A groaning or cracking sound is present when opening and/or closing any of the doors. Interference between the door panel and door.


Technical Service Bulletin #B510820

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA #10174012

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Description

GROANING OR CRACKING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS: A groaning or cracking sound is present when opening and/or closing any of the doors. Interference between the door panel and door.


Technical Service Bulletin #B510820

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

NHTSA #10174012

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Description

GROANING OR CRACKING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS: A groaning or cracking sound is present when opening and/or closing any of the doors. Interference between the door panel and door.


Technical Service Bulletin #B513016

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS

NHTSA #10174015

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

140000 AIR BAGS

Description

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp


Technical Service Bulletin #B513016

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 050000 PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #10174015

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Description

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp


Technical Service Bulletin #B610320

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE

NHTSA #10174018

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

160000 STRUCTURE

Description

MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED BY ERRONEOUS FAULT IN THE DME: The customer states that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated. During diagnosis fault code 231507 "BDC RESET by watchdog" stored in the DME. CAUSE Software error in the Bo


Technical Service Bulletin #B610320

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #10174018

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED BY ERRONEOUS FAULT IN THE DME: The customer states that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated. During diagnosis fault code 231507 "BDC RESET by watchdog" stored in the DME. CAUSE Software error in the Bo


Technical Service Bulletin #B610520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

NHTSA #10174019

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Description

CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of


Technical Service Bulletin #B650820

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

NHTSA #10174031

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description

DISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur w


Technical Service Bulletin #B650820

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #10174031

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description

DISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur w


Technical Service Bulletin #B650820

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10174031

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

DISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur w


Technical Service Bulletin #B630418

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS

NHTSA #10174027

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

140000 AIR BAGS

Description

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated January 2019. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module


Technical Service Bulletin #B630418

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #10174027

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Description

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated January 2019. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module


Technical Service Bulletin #B630418

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #10174027

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated January 2019. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module


Technical Service Bulletin #B650520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

NHTSA #10174029

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

Description

FAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following illuminated: Check Engine Light DSC warning lamp Air bag warning lamps During diagnosis the following fault code is found stored in the ASCM (Advanced Cra


Technical Service Bulletin #B650520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

NHTSA #10174029

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Description

FAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following illuminated: Check Engine Light DSC warning lamp Air bag warning lamps During diagnosis the following fault code is found stored in the ASCM (Advanced Cra


Technical Service Bulletin #B650520

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS

NHTSA #10174029

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

140000 AIR BAGS

Description

FAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following illuminated: Check Engine Light DSC warning lamp Air bag warning lamps During diagnosis the following fault code is found stored in the ASCM (Advanced Cra


Technical Service Bulletin #B652214

This 2018 BMW 540I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NHTSA #10174032

Date Of Bulletin

20200401

Failing Component Name

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Description

AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department!


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