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

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Only bulletins with component: Electrical system are shown. Show all

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B6618202021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
B6521202021-02-01. Service bulletin. SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT. ?NO PREVIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED IN THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT: The rear seat entertainment screens do not display any preview images at times.
B6520202021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
B6203202021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT MEMORY CDC152: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the MIL is illuminated.
B6126202021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. ?BMW DIGITAL KEY CARD IS NOT DETECTED WHEN PLACED ON THE NFC TRAY: The customer may have the following complaints: The Digital Key Card cannot be activated on the NFC (near field communication) charging tray (the activation pop-up does not appear although the Digital Key menu is present), Or the Digital Key Card is not detected when placed on the NFC tray.
B1604202020-12-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TANK VENTILATION DIAGNOSIS: There is software error in the diagnosis of the fuel tank ventilation valve. This error may result in the Service Engine Soon (MIL) light not being activated if a fault is found in the tank vent system after a second fault detection.
B3204202020-11-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. GROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
B6624192020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected. Software error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller) module.
B6619192020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery.
B6515202020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HEAD UNIT RESETS WHEN NAVIGATION IS USED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS: The head unit resets sporadically causing the CID to turn black and then starts up again after a short time with the message "Start navigation system". This only occurs during navigation guidance when the "3D building" function is used Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
B0902182020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NEW ECU VALIDATION NEEDED AFTER REPLACING CERTAIN CONTROL MODULES: With introduction of the new Headunit HU-H3 (MGU Media Graphics Unit), there is a new protection mechanism against tampering. If one or more of the following components needs to be replaced, the secure connection between them must be re-established: MGU TCB Telematic Communication Box (ATM-02) RSE Rear Seat Entertainment and/or KOMBISP18 instrument cluster Prior to re-establishing this connection, an electronic certificate must be created in the BMW backend for importing into the Vehicle. After the replacement of one of the mentioned Modules, the Control Module needs a valid certificate for it to communicate with the other Modules.
B6512202020-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE APPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming vehicle with "20-03" software, BMW ConnecedDrive apps are no longer available in the head unit. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
B6507092020-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
B6104192020-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
B6104192020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
B6609202020-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SURROUND VIEW WRONG VEHICLE DISPLAYED AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming the wrong vehicle model is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) when the Surround View is activated.
B6112202020-06-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be opened. Incorrectly built production vehicles.
B6105202020-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
B8402202020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
B8401202020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive app Remote services Remote 3D View Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) Weather News Software error in Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
B6614182020-05-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE CROSSING TRAFFIC WARNING WHILEPARKING: The check control message (CCM) "Crossing traffic warning. It is possible to continue driving" can appear when parking. This can occur when the vehicle is parked too close to adjacent solid walls such as a single car garage or an underground parking space. The wall can be on either side of the vehicle regardless if the vehicle is pulled in forwards or backed in. If the customer switches the vehicle off and starts it again immediately the same CCM may occur again.
B6112202020-05-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be opened. Incorrectly built production vehicles.
B8402142020-04-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. 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. 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.
B7204172020-04-27. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 10) replaces SI B72 04 17 dated September 2019. Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety 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 slightly different position. The POL (Passenger Occupancy Light) light should now function correctly. In some cases the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated.
B6508202020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. DISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur when browsing/scrolling through lists in the audio menu switching radio stations or albums. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).

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