# Service bulletin BMWAUG0616

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147048
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: BMWAUG0616
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

## NHTSA's summary

The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a disclosure prior to delivery acknowledging the premature wearing of the rear axle differential. A copy of the disclosure form is attached and must be maintained in the customer?s deal jacket. Body of Disclosure:In the course of ongoing quality analysis, BMW has discovered that the disc in the rear\-axle differential in the vehicle reference above wears out prematurely, causing loud noises. The remedy parts for the repair are not yet available. BMW of North America \(?BMW NA?\) will notify you when parts are available and advise you to schedule an appointment with your local BMW dealer to have the repair performed free of charge to you. To ensure that we have your most up\-to\-date contact information, please complete the information below. If you change your address before you receive the notice from BMW NA, please register your vehicle and update your contact information at http://www.bmwusa.com/myBMW.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10147048-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10147048-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories, Labels and manuals, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2017 BMW M2
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M4
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2017 BMW M6

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V713000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V713000.md), 2018-10-11: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [16V653000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V653000.md), 2016-09-09: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- [16V540000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V540000.md), 2016-07-19: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [15V782000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V782000.md), 2015-11-23: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B010826](/bulletins/11037501.md), 2026-09-28, Warranty extension: STRUCTURE:BODY. The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B513218](/bulletins/10245372.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. The paint finish on the door jamb \(above the door striker\) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- [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.
- [B840822](/bulletins/10235205.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE \(VoLTE\) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services \(Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice\) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM\-1 and TCB\-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone \(paired mobile devices\) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
- [B010122](/bulletins/10230716.md), 2023-01-30, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
- [B662419](/bulletins/10225126.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- [SIB840622](/bulletins/10218420.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE \(VoLTE\) function. For this purpose the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services \(Concierge Call, BMW Assistance and emergency call voice\) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM\-1 and TCB\-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone \(paired mobile devices\) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
- [SIB662419](/bulletins/10218384.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
- [TEC24](/bulletins/10216791.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Tech24 Snap\-in Adapter Return
- [SIM010603](/bulletins/10216757.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized \(DSA\)K goodwill program

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