# Service bulletin B510317

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10146542
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B510317
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE

## NHTSA's summary

?B\-PILLAR WIND NOISE . While driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the rear of either or both front doors. Sealing lip of inner window cavity seal is bent as shown on left below. Seal placement should be as shown on right, parallel to green line.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10146542-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 BMW 530I
- 2017 BMW 540I
- 2017 BMW 550I

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B540521](/bulletins/10242698.md), 2023-09-25, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. ?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.
- [B514616](/bulletins/10238081.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- [B240222](/bulletins/10230725.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
- [SIB010119](/bulletins/10224183.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date. This component\-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period \(Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage\), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered. 1. Air flap control \(link\), active, upper \(G12, G30\) 1. Air flap control \(drive\), active, upper. 2. Air flaps, upper \(assembly\). 3. Air flaps, lower \(assembly\).
- [B651320](/bulletins/10188954.md), 2021-03-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. COLLECTION OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS: BMW intends to perform evaluations and analyses on these side air bags.
- [B610121](/bulletins/10187478.md), 2021-02-22, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the 48 V battery may be totally discharged, and possible replacement is needed.
- [B512720](/bulletins/10184577.md), 2020-12-21, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP; STRUCTURE:BODY. FUEL FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN: The fuel filler door \(aka flap\) will not open. In rare cases, if the vehicle is locked using the remote control key and the fuel filler door is pushed closed simultaneously, the fuel door can enter a locked state that cannot be unlocked.
- [B011219](/bulletins/10182898.md), 2020-11-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component\-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component\-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period \(Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage\), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
- [B011219](/bulletins/10182605.md), 2020-11-16, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. FRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component\-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component\-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period \(Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage\), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
- [B610320](/bulletins/10174018.md), 2020-04-20, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; 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 Body Domain Control \(BDC\) unit.

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