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Service bulletin B630526

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id11036381
Published by NHTSA2026-08-27
Manufacturer's numberB630526
Manufacturer's date2026-08-20
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, some of the interiorambient lighting strips (arrows) may begin tofail sporadically after a deep sleep cycle.

The document

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Components

Electrical system

Vehicles listed
BMW 530I2024
BMW 740I2024
BMW M52025
BMW M5 SPORTSWAGON2025
BMW X12024
BMW X22024
BMW X32024
BMW X52024
BMW X62024
BMW X72024
BMW XM2024

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
26V0960002026-02-19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
26V0560002026-01-30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
23V7000002023-10-18. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

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
B6305262026-09-28. Service bulletin. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, customer may reportsome of the interior ambient lighting strips(arrows) may begin to fail sporadically after adeep sleep cycle. This concern is temporary and the interiorambient lighting will be restored on its ownafter the vehicle is locked/unlocked or colorselection setting is changed.
B6118262026-09-28. Service bulletin. Due to unfavorable software, the Storage Management Electronics (SME) will not show fault codes that trigger the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when performing ISTA Service Function "Display Permanent SAE Fault Codes." As a result, workshops will have to identify SME-specific permanent SAE (emission related) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the vehicle during diagnosis or when preparing a vehicle for a State Emission Inspection and Maintenance through a workaround procedure.
B6115262026-08-28. Service campaign. In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep error is present, a remote software upgrade(RSU) may be aborted and the FZD can become degraded. The following Check Control Messages (CCMs) may be displayed: “Energy Management — Increased Energy Consumption While Parked.” “Software Upgrade Failed — Workshop Visit Required.”
B3401242026-08-27. Service campaign. After replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered might belower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair.
B6520262026-07-31. Service bulletin. The Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black (black screen) The image is OK again The complete flickering episode with all the above-mentioned three phases only lasts about half a second intotal each time.
B6519262026-07-31. Service bulletin. Activation of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice is not possible via the Multifunction Steering Wheel (MFL) button and/or via the Central Information Display (CID). Intelligent voice control via the wake-up word “Hey BMW” is possible.
B6514262026-07-03. Service bulletin. The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors
B6304262026-07-03. Service bulletin. The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated bytouching the small icons
B1206262026-07-03. Service campaign. In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. When the above-mentioned fault occurs, the red Check Control warning light ‘Drive system fault’ illuminates.This can result in the intake valves closing gradually, which may lead to misfires while the engine is running.
B1203262026-07-03. Warranty extension. Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.