Service bulletins for the 2022 BMW M550i
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.
44 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
By type
By component
| B240223 | 2023-05-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off. |
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| B260422 | 2023-03-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. The noise goes away as the vehicle/driveline reaches operating temperature. |
| B841422 | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates). |
| B613322 | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Due to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible. Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed. |
| B612922 | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. STEERING. The saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term. |
| B260422 | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32F (0C) or lower. |
| B240222 | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle. |
| B170617 | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. |
| B540521 | 2023-01-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. The sunroof will not operate in either direction. There are NO faults stored related to the sunroof. If the vehicle has any faults stored related to the sunroof, this bulletin does not apply. |
| B651922 | 2022-12-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves. |
| B650414 | 2022-12-12. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; AIR BAGS; SEATS:BARRIERS; BACK OVER PREVENTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. |
| B620322 | 2022-12-12. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. After programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like ECO PRO mode). |
| B611222 | 2022-12-12. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost. |
| B611421 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The BMW Gesture Control function may fail permanently as a result of high temperature fluctuations. |
| SIB650922 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output. |
| SIB011219 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. 1. Air flap control (link) active, upper (G12, G30 and G32) 2. Air flap control (drive), active, upper 3. Air flaps, upper (assembly) 4. Air flaps, lower (assembly) For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California (CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard emission-related coverage for the Radiator Front Grille Air Vent Flaps is15 years/150,000 miles. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.' This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap link (G12, G30, G32) Faulty upper air flap actuator (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty upper flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only) Or: Upon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move and there are no faults stored for the active air flaps (With no check control message or check engine light or displaying) |
| SIB010921 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Leak Diagnosis Module with hose assembly (NVLD, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i Sedan and xDrive (B460) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California (CA) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation (CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT), the standard component-related coverage for the NVLD is 15 years/150,000 miles. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Over time, the Leak Diagnosis Module (NVLD) (with connected hose) component material may fail, this can create a fine leak to develop in the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP). Should this occur, corresponding fault codes will be stored in the DME memory and the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) will illuminate. |
| SIB611322 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kicking" motion beneath the rear bumper. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop. |
| SIB611322 | 2022-08-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kicking motion beneath the rear bumper. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.