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2025 BMW 530I

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Service bulletins

61 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B611526

Service Campaign

In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. 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.”

B064326

Other

Fastening Elements Return

B320526

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

“Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.

B063926

Other

Starter Generator Return

B120326

Emissions

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

B610126

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B520725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The decorative trims on the head restraints ofthe driver’s seat and front passenger seatcause groaning noises on any route, at anytemperature, even in a slightly reclinedposition.

B651426

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors

B310626

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B320326

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B610526

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B512224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible to the customer Prevent the door from closing properly

B652725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

In-Vehicle-InApp-Comm

Over The Air

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

B060626

Other

Trim Return

B511924

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

InVehicle-InApp-Comm

Over The Air

Service Action: Left Side EMF (Parking Brake Actuator)

B652025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

B511925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B540625

Service Campaign

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

B612425

Service Campaign

A limited number of 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process;this could lead to a premature battery failure. The 48 V battery may fail, triggering a corresponding Check Control message.

B111025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing.

B121125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B160124

Service Campaign

RSU availability. The engine cranks but will not start.

B631025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RSU availability. The ambient lighting color cannot be saved permanently. The personalized color of the ambient lighting resets after the vehicle has gone to sleep.

B652525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After the software update to I-level version …25-07-530, the Alexa app may disappear from the App Menu in the head unit (HU-H5).

B840625

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.

B340825

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B320825

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B651925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B341125

Service Campaign

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

B410424

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering. The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area.

B511125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is a noticeable lack of cable tension; and the hood will not unlock.

B064325

Other

Oil Line Return

B631023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B640425

Service Campaign

After performing a cabin air filter replacement maintenance service task, or after a similar repair thatrequired the removal and installation of the filter’s 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

B341025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B120425

Emissions

EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS

B340725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B270220

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B653524

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.

B540425

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Sky Lounge sunshade does not open/close. 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)

B513019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb.

B510224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B062925

Other

Swivel Joint Return

B340125

Service Campaign

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

B660325

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B061325

Other

Starter Return

B520525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The customer states: The driver’s seat will not return to its last saved position. 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 driver’s seat moves to an unknown memory position

B510425A

Other

BMW Service Action - Tailgate Lock B51 04 25

B513124

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B610125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During highly dynamic driving, washer fluid may be forced out of the windshield washer nozzles. This can lead to the washer fluid reservoir being completely emptied.

B320225

Service Campaign

DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT

B510425

Service Campaign

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

B650225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B630424

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level 24-07-5xx), the ambient light on the door panel speakers will only illuminate in white.

B510324

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B110924

Service Campaign

Delivery Stop Flywheel

B067724

Other

Heat Management Module Return

B066524

Other

Rear Window Cover Return

B066224

Other

Seal Side Panel Left Return

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