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Service bulletins for the 2017 BMW 530i

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.

461 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B6602182019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE. INFORMATION All required parts can be found in the Electronic Parts Catalog.
B5205182019-01-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING. Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work. A saved seat position cannot be retrieved. The memory function works again after a terminal change or backrest width adjustment. Note: Manual seat adjustment using the button for forward/back seat adjustment still works. Software error in the seat module.
B1610182019-01-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DIESEL FAULTS FOR METERING QUANTITY (SCR03). The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR03) Module * 805291 - Metering quantity deviation, metered quantity according to delivery volumes is too high. * 8052E3 - Metering quantity deviation, metered quantity too high, sum error. * 8052E5 - Metering interruption to diagnose a metering quantity deviation (metered quantity too high). A software calibration error in the SCR03 module.
B1608182019-01-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. SERVICE ACTION: CHECK AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT. The fuel delivery unit (in-tank fuel pump) may be the incorrect part installed for the Model/Market.
B1119182019-01-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective November 16, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW 5 Series, 7 Series and X5 SAV vehicles that have been produced between June 29, 2018 ? September 10, 2018. The issue involves the oil-to-water heat exchanger which can start to leak. Approximately 285 vehicles are affected by this delivery stop.
B0001172018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ?SI B00 01 17 General Maintenance and Hints for G30 QUALITY FEEDBACK
B6619172018-12-10. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?SERVICE ACTION: CHECK AND REPLACE LANE CHANGE WARNING SENSOR. The Lane Change Warning sensor may have been produced with faulty components. This may lead to a failure of the Lane Change Warning system (SWW). Lane Change Warning sensor hardware defect.
B8406162018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
B8402142018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
B6620172018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?DISPLAY KEY IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. Display key is non-functional. Display key cannot be charged or switched on. Possibly defective display key.
B2701182018-12-03. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). "?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). "
B1114182018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?SERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - CHECK AND REPLACE OIL FEED LINES AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. This bulletin describes the procedures to inspect and if necessary replace the following components: * Turbo charger oil feed lines (leaking) * Map thermostat and electrical harness (corrosion) Also, make sure that Service Bulletin B12 24 18 Service Action: Program Control Units, is completed when performing this Service Action.
B1111172018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. ?ENGINE LEAK DIAGNOSIS ON TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINES. When diagnosing an engine oil leak or a coolant leak on turbocharged V8 engines it is necessary to use a borescope to identify if the source of the leak is from under the turbochargers. Engine oil or coolant leaking from the bell housing area or the front timing chain cover area may be caused by the turbocharger itself, a turbocharger oil/coolant feed line or turbocharger oil/coolant return line. Do not remove the transmission and do not dissemble the engine before performing this inspection. If necessary, use engine oil leakage detection dye.
B1227162018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE. * Vehicle will not go into "eDrive" * No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis * "eDrive" may be greyed-out in the Central Information Display (CID) and is not selectable * MSA deactivation * 12 volt battery failure * Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure.
B1209182018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN STARTING. Noise when starting the engine. Engine making a rattling/grinding noise near the 12 volt starter motor. The following fault has been stored in the DME fault memory: * 21A511 - Start system, pinion starter motor: Timeout The following faults are also possible: * 21A504 - EGS, separation clutch: jammed open * 21A50A - Start system, pinion starter: Timeout successively occurred multiple times * 21A510 - Start system, EME: Timeout Consequential damage to flywheel (Torsional vibration damper) and automatic transmission may have also occurred. The starter motor is broken. It may be indicated by:
B1114182018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - CHECK AND REPLACE OIL FEED LINES AND THE MAP THERMOSTAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. This bulletin describes the procedures to inspect and if necessary replace the following components: * Turbo charger oil feed lines (leaking) * Map thermostat and electrical harness (corrosion) Also, make sure that Service Bulletin B12 24 18 Service Action: Program Control Units, is completed when performing this Service Action.
B1113182018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SERVICE ACTION: N63R ENGINE - CHECK AND REPLACE OIL FEED LINES AND THE CHARGE AIR COOLERS. This bulletin describes the procedures to inspect and if necessary replace the following components: * Turbo charger oil feed lines (leaking) * Charge air coolers (corrosion)
B7204172018-11-26. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a different position then the POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light will function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated. Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) fault "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault (moisture)" is stored. 1. Electronics (for example smart phones or laptops) are connected to the USB charging port or cigarette lighter and placed on the seat. 2. The seat was wet (e.g. very high humidity, spilled liquids or rain). 3. Faulty plug connection to Evaluation Electronics CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing). 4. Excessive spacing between seat mat sensor signal wires and their grounding shield sleeve. * Drying the seat mat due to moisture. * If there is no moisture, secure loose cables and install 2 cable ties * If the 2 cables ties are already installed properly, replace the seat mat * Statement added to SI - do not replace the CIS electronics or the ACSM module for this siutation.
B6608172018-11-26. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE. Sporadically, when the rear view camera is activated, either via selecting reverse with the shift selector or by direct camera selection, no image appears in the display. Camera function returns after terminal change. Note: This error situation can rarely, if ever, be duplicated on demand. Head-unit interface software error for the rear view camera.
B6130172018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note: This oil serves as a separation medium between the RLS mounting gel pad and the windscreen. The oil ensures damage free disassembly in case of repair. CAUSE The oil that serves as the separation medium of the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) gel pad and the windscreen leaks out. Expose the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) and properly clean the area of all oily residue. Note: The separating oil usually leaks only once from the pad at the RLS. Due to the small oil quantity in the gel pad, additional oil leakage is not plausible. Leaking oil does not impair the function of the RLS.
B1704182018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DELIVERY STOP. LOW TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM.A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective October 16, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW 5 and 7 Series vehicles that have been produced from September 13-14, 2018. There is a possibility that the affected vehicles do not have the correct amount of coolant in the low-temperature coolant system. Approximately 3 vehicles are affected by this delivery stop that have already been delivered to dealers. Affected vehicles show the campaign as ?Open? when checked either in Warranty Vehicle Inquiry, AIR or ISPA Next and identified with the description: STOP013433 B170418 Delivery Stop: Low Temperature Coolant System. The bulletin will be updated with more information when it becomes available.
B1608182018-11-26. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. SERVICE ACTION. CHECK AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT. The fuel delivery unit (in-tank fuel pump) may be the incorrect part installed for the Model/Market.
B6604172018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. LOCKING FUNCTION INOPERATIVE FROM THE HANDLE, ON VEHICLES WITH COMFORT ACCESS. Touching a door handle does not activate locking/closing function after exit from vehicle via Comfort Access. All door handles are affected when vehicle is wet or after rain. Keyless entry is possible via the remote control key Moisture penetration between locking sensor and handle support.
B6207172018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK & DOES NOT START UP. The instrument cluster display remains dark when the vehicle is started. Software in the instrument cluster incorrectly initiates the protection mode causing the cluster display to remain dark.
B6127172018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. "In-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ""Replace Battery"". ? Improper handling of the vehicle/storage maintenance of the battery charge. ? Defective battery Note: The red CCM comes on when the state of charge of the battery drops to 30%. At this point the battery is heavily discharged and needs to be replaced."

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