# Service bulletin B341019

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: 10169460
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-12\-16
- Manufacturer's number: B341019
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

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 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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10169460-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10169460-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Brakes, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 528I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 535I
- 2011 BMW 535I US
- 2011 to 2016 BMW 550I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 640I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 650I
- 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5
- 2015 to 2016 BMW B7 ALPINA
- 2016 to 2018 BMW M2
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M4
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2018 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2017 BMW M6
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2014 to 2016 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE
- 2020 BMW X3
- 2020 BMW X4
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X5
- 2020 BMW X6
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X6 M

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2021479](/recalls/tc/2021479.md), 2021-08-03: Brakes
- [2021061](/recalls/tc/2021061.md), 2021-02-10: Brakes
- [21V062000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V062000.md), 2021-02-10: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- [2018159](/recalls/tc/2018159.md), 2018-04-04: Accessories
- [17V481000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V481000.md), 2017-07-28: EQUIPMENT
- [17V327000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V327000.md), 2017-05-18: TIRES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [14V627000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V627000.md), 2014-10-07: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- [13V454000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V454000.md), 2013-09-26: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B064725](/bulletins/11024227.md), 2025-10-10, Other: SERVICE BRAKES. Protection Plate Return
- [B661719](/bulletins/11017504.md), 2025-05-02, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This appliesonly to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive.
- [B340921](/bulletins/11013041.md), 2025-01-23, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. A turbine\-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10252023.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. The original Conditioned Based Service \(CBS\) Key data point closed with 23\-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.
- [B610524](/bulletins/10249032.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit \(HU\-H3\). FaultB7F8F9 â“ âHU\-H: Resetâ will be stored in the HU\-H3.
- [B541319](/bulletins/10249025.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. The roller sunshade \(aka sun protection or sunblind\) of the front panoramic sunroof is bunching up during operation or may hang down and appear loose.
- [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- [B661523](/bulletins/10245420.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.
- [B612723](/bulletins/10245377.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
- [B340714](/bulletins/10244237.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Functional noises \(squealing/honking\) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material\-

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