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Service bulletins for the 2017 BMW R nineT

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.

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

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MC613480812018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. The ignition remains on, even though the ignition swithc has been turned off. The relatively high power requirement of the ABS contro,l unit can cause the contacts to bond.
B6614162018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "PARKING ASSISTANT" OPERATION IS JERKY. After programming with ISTA/P versions 3.59.0 and/or 3.59.1, vehicle operation is jerky when using the Parking Assistant. SAS (Optional Equipment System) control module software.
B6610162018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED. The vehicle's rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage door (or fence) opener devices installed at the driver's residence and/or business. If the garage door opener was manufactured before 1993, it will not be compatible with any HomeLink device. Installing the compatibility bridge will NOT link these units. This is due to several incompatible frequency's used before 1993.
B6520162018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CID Split Screen Always Changes Back to Compass Display. After starting the vehicle, the Control Display (CID) right side (split screen) display does not stay on the last selection made by the driver. Within 30 seconds of starting the right side of the display changes by itself to the compass view. Software error (Head Unit NBT-EVO ID5) was introduced with ISTA/P V3.58.0 (S15A-16-03-502 I Level).
B2701162018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE DUST BOOT ON THE TRANSFER CASE. The dust boot (gaiter) for the front drive shaft at the transfer case may allow debris to enter the joint for the front driveshaft at the transfer case. The material of the dust boot may tear.
B1213162018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. N63R Map Thermostat Faults This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 13 16 dated May 2016. The Service Engine Soon light is on with one or more of the following fault codes: 1D2009 - characteristic map thermostat: clamped closed 10921B - characteristic map thermostat, stroke sensor: short circuit to ground 1D2008 - characteristic map thermostat: clamped open 1D2401 - characteristic map thermostat, actuation: short circuit to B+ 10921A - characteristic map thermostat, stroke sensor: short circuit to B+ 1FB201 - Check Control message (ID 257): Engine too hot! Drive gently 1FB301 - Check Control message (ID 39): Engine overheated. Stop carefully 1D2404 - characteristic map thermostat, actuation: line disconnection 1D2402 - characteristic map thermostat, actuation: short circuit to ground In severe cases there may be no communication with the DME (MASTER DME - control unit description file DME8FF_R) Coolant is leaking past the map thermostat electrical connector.
B8410162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. ROLLER SUNBLIND NOT ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED WITH BMW TOUCH COMMAND. BMW Touch Command operation of one of the side window roller sunblind's by itself is not possible without prior operation from the control button in that door panel. All other functions of the Touch Command work properly including opening and closing all the roller sunblind's together. Vehicles with I-level of S15A-16-07-501 or higher affected. BMW Touch Command software
B6520162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. CID Split Screen Always Changes Back to Compass Display. This Service Information bulletin Replaces SI B65 20 16 dated June 2016. After starting the vehicle, the Control Display (CID) right side (split screen) display does not stay on the last selection made by the driver. Within 30 seconds of starting the right side of the display changes by itself to the compass view. Software error (Head Unit NBT-EVO ID5) was introduced with ISTA/P V3.58.0 (16-03-502 I Level).
B3409162018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. "POWER LOSS: CCM 350. Vehicle seems to have no power. CCM 350: ""It is possible to continue to drive. All-wheel drive system."" displayed One of the following fault memory entries may be stored: DSC_G11: o D36500 - Message fault (xDrive actuator information, ID: XDRV_ACT_INFO) - Timeout o D356E4 - Message fault (status of distribution of the longitudinal torque on the front axle rear axle, ID: ST_REPAT_XTRQ_FTAX_BAX) - Timeout Longitudinal Torque Distribution (LMV) control unit not operating"
B3401162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) WARNING LAMP, LIGHTS UP This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 16 dated February 2016. Various ""DSC warning lamps lights up in the instrument cluster, including the display: ""Suspension control system failed"". DSC control unit"
B3209162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. GROANING/CRACKING NOISE DURING STEERING. A significant cracking noise/groaning noise coming from the area of the steering shaft/steering column while steering. Steering shaft double cross joint.
B3205162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. Erroneous Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 05 16 dated April 2016. INFORMATION This is an erroneous fault! After a terminal status change, the fault disappears until the next diagnostic session. Do not replace any parts as this will not provide a resolution. This erroneous fault will be eliminated after programming with ISTA/P 3.59.4 (I-Level S15A 16-07-506) or ISTA NEXT 4.01.20 (I levelS15A-16-17-506) or a higher version. ISTA/P 3.59.4 and 4.01.20 have been available since August 2016.
B1224162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "SERVICE ACTION: REWORKING THE PHEV SCREW CONNECTION OF THE COOLANT LINE ON ELECTRICAL MACHINE ELECTRONICS. The screw connection of the coolant lines to the electrical machine electronics (EME) may not have been properly tightened. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. Incorrect torque applied during installation."
B8404162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED. An SOS malfunction is seen in the Kombi. When pressing the E-Call/SOS button in the overhead console, nothing happens. Fault code B7F33C (internal ECU error) is stored in the Telematics control unit (ATM/TCB2). There are 2 known causes for this failure. They are as follows: Software file missing from the ATM/TCB2 control module Water leak at shark-fin leading to corrosion in the ATM/TCB2 control module
B6619162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TRAFFIC JAM ASSISTANT BECOMES INOPERATIVE DURING USE. The Traffic Jam Assistant becomes inoperative while driving. Vibration actuator causes inadvertent contact between steering wheel trim and steering wheel, changing capacitance of steering wheel beyond acceptable parameters for Hands-Off detection.
B3701162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VDP PROGRAMMING ABORTS. The system may abort while programming the Vertical Dynamic Platform (VDP) control unit. VDP control unit software
B6125162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNIT FOR OBD FAULT. There may be a software error in the DME (Digital Motor Electronics) and/or BDC (Body Domain Controller) which sets an OBD (On Board Diagnostic) fault entry and trigger the CEL (Check Engine Light) to be illuminated. This bulletin will be updated with repair instructions and warranty information when they become available. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Delivery Stop involves G12 (7 Series PHEV) Vehicles which require this Delivery Stop to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in AIR, the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. Software in the DME and/or BDC."
B6124162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "SME FAULT CODE 21F21F. The fault code (FC) ""21F21F - High-voltage system: Monitoring of insulation resistance deactivated due to fault of the safety box"" is stored in the battery management electronics (SME). The fault does not set any CCM's, is not perceivable to the customer and has no effect on the complete vehicle operation. Safety box malfunction"
B1227162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING ""eDRIVE"". The customer complains that the vehicle will not go into ""eDrive"", and in some cases ""eDrive"" is greyed-out in the control display (CID) and is not selectable. Also, there are no pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes that assist with diagnosis. Possible 12 volt battery or Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure."
B6611172018-11-05. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. ACC (ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL): CANNOT DELETE FAULT CODE 022126. ACC fault code 022126 does not delete from ACC control unit fault code memory. May occur in combination with under-voltage fault codes: * BDC 0x80402F - Battery deeply discharged * BE6: 0x801405 - Under-voltage detected Insufficient control unit software.
B6504142018-11-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. "AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on 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. The front passenger seat occupancy mat consists of a seat occupancy mat with a capacitive sensor system. This means a front passenger is detected by measuring the resistance of the human body. The fault is set when moisture is detected on the mat itself."
B6207172018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK & DOES NOT START UP This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 07 17 dated May 2017 What's New: Changed affected production dates & options Procedure wording Changed I-level of software. G12 (7 Series) G30 (5 Series Sedan) Vehicles produced up to 3/1/2017. The instrument cluster (KOMBI) display does not appear when the vehicle is started. Software in the instrument cluster incorrectly initiates the safety mode causing the cluster display to remain dark.
B3405172018-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be moving. Microscopic slippage of contact surface interface between inner brake disc and wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake disc.
B2405162018-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. """TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING"" MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. Check Control Message ""Transmission overheating warning"" is displayed. One or more of the following fault codes are stored in the transmission control unit (EGS): * 4209A1 - Temperature sensors: Hot operation 1 with possible adaptation of shift program * 4209A2 - Temperature sensors: Hot operation 2 with torque reduction * 4209A3 - Temperature sensors: Hot operation A faulty transmission oil cooler thermostat."
B5145162018-11-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. SUNROOF NOISE WHILE DRIVING. Rattling noise from the vicinity of the overhead control center while driving, especially on rough roads. CAUSE Cowl-retaining rivet interfering with slide/tilt sunroof motor. Replace motor, if necessary.

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