Service bulletin B630526
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11037532 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2026-09-28 |
| Manufacturer's number | B630526 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2026-09-08 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
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.
The document
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Components
Electrical system
| BMW 230I | 2024 |
|---|---|
| BMW 530I | 2024 |
| BMW 740I | 2024 |
| BMW IX | 2024 |
| BMW X1 | 2024 |
| BMW X2 | 2024 |
| BMW X3 | 2024 |
| BMW X5 | 2024 |
| BMW X6 | 2024 |
| BMW X7 | 2024 |
| BMW XM | 2024 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 26V056000 | 2026-01-30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| 25V395000 | 2025-07-23. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE |
| 25V470000 | 2025-07-16. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| 23V700000 | 2023-10-18. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR |
| 23V295000 | 2023-04-26. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| B611626 | 2026-08-28. 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.” |
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| B611526 | 2026-08-28. 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.” |
| B640825 | 2026-08-27. Service campaign. A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utlized for the vehicle interior. |
| B630526 | 2026-08-27. Service bulletin. 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. |
| B340124 | 2026-08-27. 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. |
| B652026 | 2026-07-31. 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. |
| B651926 | 2026-07-31. 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. |
| B630426 | 2026-07-03. 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 |
| B120626 | 2026-07-03. 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. |
| B652025 | 2026-05-18. Service bulletin. After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound. |