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Service bulletin 340213

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10149596
Published by NHTSA2018-11-26
Manufacturer's number340213
Manufacturer's date2013-05-01
NHTSA componentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA's summary

Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake Pads. The calculated remaining service life for the brake pads (front and/or rear axle) from the CBS data does not match the actual brake pad thickness. The customer notices implausible remaining distances (too high or too low) on the front and/or the rear axle brake system. Software calculation of the brake pad wear model

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Brakes

Vehicles listed
BMW 1 SERIES M2011 to 2013
BMW 525D XDRIVE2014
BMW 528I2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 535D2014
BMW 535I2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 535I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 550I2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 640I2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 650I2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 740I2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 740I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 740LI2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 750I2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 750LI2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
BMW 760LI2010, 2011, 2012
BMW 760LI2014
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 52012, 2013
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 72012 to 2013
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 72014
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 72011
BMW F800 R2013
BMW M52013, 2014
BMW M62013, 2014
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE2014
BMW X32011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
14V6270002014-10-07. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
20133302013-09-27. Brakes
13V4540002013-09-26. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B3407142023-11-01. Service bulletin. Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
MC0002222023-01-03. Service bulletin. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
SIM0106172022-07-05. Service bulletin. Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
B3410192021-11-08. Service bulletin. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
B3410192021-09-07. Service bulletin. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
MC3401212021-08-23. Service bulletin. During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
B3404142021-05-24. Service bulletin. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
B3405172020-08-31. Service bulletin. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
B5130162020-04-20. Service bulletin. 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 stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
B3405172020-04-20. Service bulletin. 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 low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.