# Service bulletins for the 2020 BMW M5 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. 156 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19. - [B063525](/bulletins/11020074.md), 2025-07-02, Other: ENGINE. Engine Return - [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. - [B010821](/bulletins/11012066.md), 2024-12-31, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service date - [B170324](/bulletins/11002676.md), 2024-07-01, Service campaign: ENGINE. Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank \(5\-8\). - [B170324](/bulletins/11000498.md), 2024-05-29, Service campaign: ENGINE. Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank \(5\-8\). - [B170324](/bulletins/10253345.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop \(effective April 15, 2024\) on certain Model Year 2018 \- 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between November 7, 2017, and September 9, 2022. - [B630418](/bulletins/10252031.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. - [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - [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. - [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints. - [B360121](/bulletins/10249018.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. At low outside temperatures \(below 40 degrees F\) and slow driving speeds \(i.e. when parking, maneuvering\)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt \(jerking\)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement \(clunk\) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21. - [B320223](/bulletins/10249017.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one\-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one\-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23 - [B160123](/bulletins/10249015.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro\-leak in the fuel evaporative \(EVAP\) system\(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection\). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 \- fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro\-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a “large leak,” after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan - [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\- - [B540521](/bulletins/10242698.md), 2023-09-25, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. ?The sunroof will not operate in either direction. - [B520121](/bulletins/10242694.md), 2023-09-25, Service bulletin: SEATS. ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted. - [B320223](/bulletins/10242691.md), 2023-09-25, Service bulletin: STEERING. ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. - [B640821](/bulletins/10239614.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more \(38 F to 60 F \+\) without changing any climate control settings. - [B630821](/bulletins/10239611.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlight check control \(CC\) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A \- Left high\-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 \- light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded - [B320420](/bulletins/10239604.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: STEERING. A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment. - [B160123](/bulletins/10239602.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro\-leak in the fuel evaporative \(EVAP\) system \(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection\). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 \- fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro\-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm. - [B090221](/bulletins/10239599.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features. - [B651523](/bulletins/10238090.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the head unit \(HU\-H2\), activating the FSC \(German word Freischaltcode\) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails. - [B514616](/bulletins/10238081.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator. - [B841422](/bulletins/10235206.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle \(i.e., Nav Map, coordinates\). 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