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Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 BMW M5. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
20180401
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK THE EXHAUST CLAMPS AT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (F90): The screw clamps that secure the upper and lower catalytic converters (1) may loosen over time.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
20180401
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK THE EXHAUST CLAMPS AT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (F90): The screw clamps that secure the upper and lower catalytic converters (1) may loosen over time.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180401
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIEF FLICKERING OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER ENGINE STARTUP: When starting the vehicle, a brief flickering of the instrument cluster (KOMBI) can be seen
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
20180701
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles:
This 2018 BMW M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
20190101
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NO COOLING INTERMITTENTLY FROM VENTS. After a long journey (more than 30 minutes).
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
20190101
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.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180201
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DME FAULT MEMORY ENTRY FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. Technicians may notice this fault logged during a diagnostic session Fault code Control module Fault Text 160021 DME Crankshaft sensor general loss of synchronism Environmental conditio
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180201
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DME FAULT MEMORY ENTRY FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. Technicians may notice this fault logged during a diagnostic session Fault code Control module Fault Text 160021 DME Crankshaft sensor general loss of synchronism Environmental conditio
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180901
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
?DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE ENGINE. SITUATION A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective September 28, 2018) on Model Year 2018-2019 BMW M5 vehicles that have been produced from June 21- July 17, 2018. Due to a manufacturing issue, long-term du
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20181101
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
"Carbon Ceramic Brake Noise. INFORMATION ""M"" vehicles are designed for high-performance, spirited driving. To accommodate this type of driving profile, a braking system which exceeds the standards for handling heavy brake forces, extreme
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181101
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. A saved seat position cannot be retrieved. The memory function works again af
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
20180901
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
"?ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FAILURE FAULT CODES 03058E/030557 IN DSC CONTROL UNIT. Check Control Message (CCM): ""Assistance system failure"" is displayed. One or both of the following fault codes may appear in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSM) c
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180901
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"?ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FAILURE FAULT CODES 03058E/030557 IN DSC CONTROL UNIT. Check Control Message (CCM): ""Assistance system failure"" is displayed. One or both of the following fault codes may appear in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSM) c
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180901
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of t
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180901
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20181201
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DELIVERY STOP: S63M ENGINE REPLACE THE ENGINE. Due to a crankcase manufacturing issue.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
20181201
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
DELIVERY STOP: S63M ENGINE REPLACE THE ENGINE. Due to a crankcase manufacturing issue.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20181001
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
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. Camera function returns afte
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
20181001
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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. Camera function returns afte
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 150000 SEAT BELTS
20181001
150000 SEAT BELTS
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 M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20181001
140000 AIR BAGS
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 M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180901
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?DISPLAY KEY IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. Display key is non-functional. Display key cannot be charged or switched on. Possibly defective display key.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20190401
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK COOLANT LEVEL. The filling procedure at the factory could have set the engine coolant level in the expansion tank to below the minimum level.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190401
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK COOLANT LEVEL. The filling procedure at the factory could have set the engine coolant level in the expansion tank to below the minimum level.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
20190401
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter t
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
20190401
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter t
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190401
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190401
350000 EQUIPMENT
KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190401
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190401
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
20190401
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20190401
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. Fault memory entry "B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting "is stored in the instrument cluster. Intermittently the Head-Up Display (HUD) may deactivate.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190401
350000 EQUIPMENT
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. Fault memory entry "B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting "is stored in the instrument cluster. Intermittently the Head-Up Display (HUD) may deactivate.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. Fault memory entry "B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting "is stored in the instrument cluster. Intermittently the Head-Up Display (HUD) may deactivate.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20190601
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190601
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE. Vehicle cannot be opened/locked or started via Comfort Access. Electrostatic charge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20190701
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DELIVERY STOP: CAMSHAFT SENSORS. On affected vehicles the camshaft sensors will be inspected and if necessary replaced.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190701
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
DELIVERY STOP: CAMSHAFT SENSORS. On affected vehicles the camshaft sensors will be inspected and if necessary replaced.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190701
350000 EQUIPMENT
DELIVERY STOP: CAMSHAFT SENSORS. On affected vehicles the camshaft sensors will be inspected and if necessary replaced.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190701
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Streaks/blisters in the carbon fiber roof after removal of the Bodyguard film: Streaks or blisters are present (circled) in the carbon fiber roof.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190701
350000 EQUIPMENT
Streaks/blisters in the carbon fiber roof after removal of the Bodyguard film: Streaks or blisters are present (circled) in the carbon fiber roof.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
20190601
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
HIGH ENGINE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING. In rare circumstances after the engine is started with the Start-Stop button the engine speed may immediately increase to a high constant RPM (approximately 3000 rpm).
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
20190601
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
INCORRECT DISPLAY OF TIRE SETPOINT INFLATION PRESSURES IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY. Increased tire set point inflation pressures are displayed when checking the tire pressure setting in the Control Display (CD).
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20190501
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190301
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED. The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190401
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK COOLANT LEVEL. The filling procedure at the factory could have set the engine coolant level in the expansion tank to below the minimum level.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
20190401
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter t
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
20190401
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER. Below freezing temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open or After opening they may not correctly latch. A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter t
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190401
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190401
350000 EQUIPMENT
KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20190401
160000 STRUCTURE
KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190401
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
20190401
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190401
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. Fault memory entry "B7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting "is stored in the instrument cluster. Intermittently the Head-Up Display (HUD) may deactivate.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190801
350000 EQUIPMENT
CRACKING NOISE FROM DASHBOARD TRIM. A cracking noise is present from the area of the dashboard trim when heating or cooling the vehicle. Thermal expansion of the plastic components of the decorative trim causes cracking noises.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20190801
160000 STRUCTURE
CRACKING NOISE FROM DASHBOARD TRIM. A cracking noise is present from the area of the dashboard trim when heating or cooling the vehicle. Thermal expansion of the plastic components of the decorative trim causes cracking noises.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190301
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NIGHT VISION 3: INTERNAL SOFTWARE ERROR FAULT. During vehicle diagnosis of an unrelated issue the following erroneous fault may be stored in the Night Vision 3 control unit.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20190401
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20190401
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20190401
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190401
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20190901
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. The Driver Assistance System limited warning message is displayed.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
20190901
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 safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20190901
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190901
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190801
350000 EQUIPMENT
SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
20191201
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: Note for customer deleted: If the noise does not disappear despite the attempts to regenerate the brake a repair is required.
This 2018 BMW M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200101
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE MIL IS ILLUMINATED WITH OXYGEN SENSOR FAULTS STORED: One of the following faults may be stored in the digital motor electronics (DME) either as part of diagnosing a different issue; and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200101
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE MIL IS ILLUMINATED WITH OXYGEN SENSOR FAULTS STORED: One of the following faults may be stored in the digital motor electronics (DME) either as part of diagnosing a different issue; and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191101
350000 EQUIPMENT
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
20191101
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20191101
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: Instrument Cluster (KOMBSP18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: On-board Computer (BC) button on turn signal stalk (BC button shown at left) Radio display
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20191101
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: Instrument Cluster (KOMBSP18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: On-board Computer (BC) button on turn signal stalk (BC button shown at left) Radio display
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191101
350000 EQUIPMENT
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: Instrument Cluster (KOMBSP18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: On-board Computer (BC) button on turn signal stalk (BC button shown at left) Radio display
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20191101
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
ENGINE SPEED DEPENDENT NOISE DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK: Integration level updated. There is an engine speed-dependent noise heard through the speakers during audio playback. Software error in the Receiver Audio Module (RAM) control unit.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191101
350000 EQUIPMENT
ENGINE SPEED DEPENDENT NOISE DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK: Integration level updated. There is an engine speed-dependent noise heard through the speakers during audio playback. Software error in the Receiver Audio Module (RAM) control unit.
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20191101
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE SPEED DEPENDENT NOISE DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK: Integration level updated. There is an engine speed-dependent noise heard through the speakers during audio playback. Software error in the Receiver Audio Module (RAM) control unit.
This 2018 BMW M5 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 M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20191101
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance bra
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191101
350000 EQUIPMENT
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance bra
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20191101
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance bra
This 2018 BMW M5 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
20191201
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING THE THRUST WASHER AND THE REAR AXLE ANTI-ROLL BAR. On vehicles with an incorrect setting of the thrust washer contact between the thrust washer and the sway bar may occur over time. This can lead to corrosion and br
This 2018 BMW M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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!