Service bulletins for the 2025 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.
78 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| B511125 | 2026-09-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is anoticeable lack of cable tension; and the hoodwill not unlock. |
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| B512224 | 2026-03-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible to the customer Prevent the door from closing properly |
| In-Vehicle-InApp-Comm | 2026-02-25. Over-the-air update. STRUCTURE:BODY. The water drain hose of the slide/tilt sunroof must be checked and, if necessary, re-attached. If the front left water drain hose is not connected, water can enter the footwell via the A-pillar and the carpet on the driver's side can soak up the water that has entered. |
| B060626 | 2026-02-04. Other. STRUCTURE:BODY. Trim Return |
| B520725 | 2026-02-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. The decorative trims on the head restraints of the driver’s seat and front passenger seat cause groaning noises on any route, at any temperature, even in a slightly reclined position. |
| B540625 | 2026-01-23. Service campaign. STRUCTURE:BODY. Through quality checks, it has been detected that the front left water drain hose for the slide/tilt sunroof isnot connected. |
| B511925 | 2026-01-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. When driving vehicle over rough roads, a rattle sound emanates from the left footwell panel. |
| B540625 | 2026-01-05. Service campaign. STRUCTURE:BODY. DELIVERY STOP: SUNROOF WATER DRAIN HOSE |
| B410424 | 2025-09-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering. The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area. |
| B511125 | 2025-08-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is a noticeable lack of cable tension; and the hood will not unlock. |
| B513019 | 2025-05-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb. |
| B510224 | 2025-04-28. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. A squeaking sound is heard when folding either of the exterior mirrors assemblies in or out. |
| B640425 | 2025-04-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. The following air flap and/or air temperature sensor faults are stored in the BCP. 80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass |
| B660325 | 2025-04-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to be detected. Following faults may be stored 8031BA Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Left Software Error 8031CO Ultrasonic Sensor Rear outer left Software Error 8031AE Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Outer Right Software Error 8031A8 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Right Software Error 8031B4 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Right Software Error 8031C6 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Left Software Error 8031CD Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Sensors Back: Short Circuit 8031CC Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Front: Short Circuit 8031CA Ultrasonic Sensors Front Extraneous Noise |
| B510425A | 2025-03-05. Other. STRUCTURE:BODY. BMW Service Action - Tailgate Lock B51 04 25 |
| B510425 | 2025-02-10. Service campaign. STRUCTURE:BODY. Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not completely lock afterclosing it. |
| B510324 | 2025-01-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.