Service bulletin B270118
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 | 10149967 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-12-03 |
| Manufacturer's number | B270118 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-09-01 |
| NHTSA component | STEERING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
NHTSA's summary
"?DYNAMIC STABILTY CONTROL WARNING ON WITH LIMITED POWER STEERING ASSIST This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B34 09 16 dated January 2017 What's New: ? This SIB is a complete revision of B34 09 16. Steering feels heavy (limited power assist) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) light and Service Engine Soon light may be on. The following message may be displayed in the Check Control (CC): * CCM 350 ""It is possible to continue to drive. All-wheel drive system."" * Other CC messages may be stored related to: Restraint system / lane change warning / distance information / pedestrian protection. One or both of the following faults are stored in the DSC: * D36500 - Message fault (xDrive actuator information, ID: XDRV_ACT_INFO) - Timeout * D356E4 - Message fault (status of distribution of the longitudinal torque on the front axle rear axle, ID: ST_REPAT_XTRQ_FTAX_BAX) - Timeout The following faults can also be stored in the DDE or DME: * DDE: CD95E0 - Message (ST_REPAT_XTRQ_FTAX_BAX, 19.3.4,FX), Timeout: Message (status of distribution of longitudinal torque of front axle rear axle) from longitudinal torque distribution failed * DME: CDA056 - FlexRay, message (status of distribution of longitudinal torque of front axle rear axle / xDrive actuator information, 19.3.4): missing Internal fault in the transfer case control unit (Longitudinal Torque Module - LMV). "
The document
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Components
Driver assistance, Steering
| BMW 530E | 2018 |
|---|---|
| BMW 530I | 2017, 2018 |
| BMW 540D | 2018 |
| BMW 540I | 2017 |
| BMW 550I | 2017 |
| BMW 640I | 2018 |
| BMW 750LI | 2016 |
| BMW X3 | 2018, 2019 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 21V096000 | 2021-02-19. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| 19V684000 | 2019-09-27. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| 2018297 | 2018-06-07. Steering |
| 18V374000 | 2018-06-06. LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
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| B320223 | 2024-02-01. Service bulletin. SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23 |
| B320223 | 2023-09-25. Service bulletin. ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. |
| B310223 | 2023-09-25. Service bulletin. ?Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space. |
| B650122 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. |
| B320420 | 2023-07-24. Service bulletin. A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment. |
| SIB660823 | 2023-05-15. Service bulletin. Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected. |
| SIB310223 | 2023-05-15. Service bulletin. Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space. |
| B841422 | 2023-05-01. Service bulletin. Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates). |
| B320420 | 2023-05-01. Service bulletin. A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment. |