We have recovered millions of dollars in Lemon Law cases.
Let us help you. Call 1-888-395-3666 for a free case review
Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 BMW M550I. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180201
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
ERRONEOUS HEAD-UP DISPLAY FAULT IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: B7F6E3 - HUD: Fault in the communication (HUD not answering) in instrument cluster fault.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 050000 PARKING BRAKE
20180401
050000 PARKING BRAKE
ELECTROMECHANICAL HOLDING BRAKE (EMF) ERROR
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH FLEXRAY CONTROL MODULES NOT POSSIBLE: There are no customer complaints associated with this issue.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180401
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IMPLAUSIBLE: In the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180401
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20180401
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180401
350000 EQUIPMENT
NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing: If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mode once it reco
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
20180401
284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: Sporadically, when the rear view camera is activated, either via selecting reverse with the shift selector or by direct camera selection, no image appears in the display.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180401
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180401
350000 EQUIPMENT
IPHONE: CALL LIST MISSING AFTER RESTART: The call list from iPhone 8 or iPhone X, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180401
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180401
350000 EQUIPMENT
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:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180401
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N63R ENGINE: ENGINE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS AT TURBOCHARGER: An engine oil leak is found on the ground under the vehicle when parked.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
20180401
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
N63R ENGINE: ENGINE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS AT TURBOCHARGER: An engine oil leak is found on the ground under the vehicle when parked.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
20180301
220000 SEATS
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
20180301
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
20180301
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180301
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180301
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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).
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180301
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Upon starting the vehicle (terminal 15 switched on), the instrument cluster does not function (stays dark, no needle response, no bus communication).
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
20180301
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
20180301
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
20180201
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180301
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20180301
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
20180301
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
20180301
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180701
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20180701
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
20180701
220000 SEATS
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180701
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180701
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180701
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180701
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180601
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
20180701
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
DEACTIVATION OF CONTACTLESS TAILGATE OPENING AND CLOSING: Customer desires to have contactless tailgate opening and closing (Smart Opener) deactivated.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20180701
010000 STEERING
ERRATIC PARK DISTANCE CONTROL SYSTEM BEHAVIOR: False detections occur when the wheels are turned (left or right) to a full end stop steering position.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
20180701
151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180701
350000 EQUIPMENT
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180701
350000 EQUIPMENT
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:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20180601
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
20180601
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
20170201
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
"?DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) WARNING LAMP, LIGHTS UP This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 16 dated October 2016 . Various ""DSC warning lamps lights up in the instrument cluster, including the display: ""Suspension c
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180101
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KLE CHARGING FAULT 21E6E9: During the ISTA short test diagnosis, fault code 21E6E9 Ð ÒCharging electronics: Charging mode interruptedÓ is found stored in the KLE (Convenience Charging Electronics) module.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20180101
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180101
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20180101
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NBT-EVO (NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL) HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. ÕCOMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVEÕ
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180501
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting Òis stored in the instrument cluster.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180101
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20180501
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20180501
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180501
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20170501
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SERVICE ACTION: REMOVE XDRIVE NAME PLATE FROM TRUNK LID. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrec
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20170501
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION: REMOVE XDRIVE NAME PLATE FROM TRUNK LID. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrec
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
20170501
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SERVICE ACTION: REMOVE XDRIVE NAME PLATE FROM TRUNK LID. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrec
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
20170501
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH FLICKERS AFTER ENGINE START. Hazard warning switch flickers after engine start. Faulty communication between hazard warning switch and Body Domain Controller (BDC).
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20170501
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"CHECK CONTROL (CC) MESSAGE:""COOLANT LEVEL TOO LOW!"" IS DISPLAYED. CC message: ""Coolant level too low!"" appears in the display. The cooling system wasn't efficiently bled during the factory fill."
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20170501
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
"In-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ""Replace Battery"". ? Improper handling of the vehicle/storage maintenance of the battery charge. ? Defective battery Note: The red CCM comes on when the state of charge of t
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20170501
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LOCKING FUNCTION INOPERATIVE FROM THE HANDLE, ON VEHICLES WITH COMFORT ACCESS. Touching a door handle does not activate locking/closing function after exit from vehicle via Comfort Access. All door handles are affected when vehicle is wet
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20170501
350000 EQUIPMENT
LOCKING FUNCTION INOPERATIVE FROM THE HANDLE, ON VEHICLES WITH COMFORT ACCESS. Touching a door handle does not activate locking/closing function after exit from vehicle via Comfort Access. All door handles are affected when vehicle is wet
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
20191201
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20200101
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20200101
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200101
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200101
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200101
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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).
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20191201
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
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).
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
20191201
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191201
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20191201
160000 STRUCTURE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20191201
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
20191201
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20191201
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DELIVERY STOP: N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE OIL SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR CONTAMINATION. The engine oil pan and oil lubrication circuit may be contaminated with metal debris from the engine manufacturing process.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20191201
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20200101
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20200101
140000 AIR BAGS
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200201
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200201
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DELIVERY STOP: N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK HIGH TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM FOR CONTAMINATION. The engine oil to coolant heat exchanger may have an internal leak resulting in engine oil contamination of the high temperature cooling system.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200201
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200101
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200101
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20200501
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200501
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200501
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200501
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200401
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20200501
140000 AIR BAGS
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20200501
010000 STEERING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20200501
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200401
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
20200501
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
20200501
200000 WHEELS
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200501
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20200401
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20200501
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
20200501
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20200501
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20200501
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200501
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20200501
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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).
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20200401
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200401
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20200401
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
20200401
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
20200401
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20200401
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20200401
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20200401
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20200401
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200401
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20200401
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
20200401
200000 WHEELS
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20200401
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20200401
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20200401
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20200401
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
20200401
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20200401
140000 AIR BAGS
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 050000 PARKING BRAKE
20200401
050000 PARKING BRAKE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20200401
160000 STRUCTURE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20200401
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20200401
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20200401
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200401
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20200401
140000 AIR BAGS
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20200401
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
20200401
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
20200401
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20200401
140000 AIR BAGS
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
This 2018 BMW M550I Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20200401
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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!