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B630221 BMW 540I 2020 REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The rear brake light will continue to work without error.<br />
B010119 BMW 540I 2017 G12 (N63R)/G30 (B58M) RADIATOR GRILL UPPER AND LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. A check engine light or ch
B010119 BMW 540I 2017 G12 (N63R)/G30 (B58M) RADIATOR GRILL UPPER AND LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. A check engine light or ch
B122817 BMW 540I 1997 SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.
B661016 BMW 540I 2018 GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED: The vehicle's rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage door (or
B660218 BMW 540I 2017 RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:<br />
B120818 BMW 540I 2018 ROUGH RUNNING AND VARIOUS VANOS FAULTS STORED: The check engine light is illuminated and the vehicle may run rough at idle and while driving.<br />
B630516 BMW 540I 2018 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from
B621917 BMW 540I 2018 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Upon starting the vehicle (terminal 15 switched on), the instrument cluster does not funct
B620218 BMW 540I 2018 VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displa
B610118 BMW 540I 2018 HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.<br />
B513016 BMW 540I 2018 TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.<br />
B720417 BMW 540I 2017 FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger
B662517 BMW 540I 2017 DISPLAY KEY NOT DETECTED IN VEHICLE: After display key remains motionless in the vehicle (or in the trunk) for more than two minutes, it is no longer
B661717 BMW 540I 2017 MISSING DISPLAY OF SURROUND VIEW CAMERA: Central Information Display (CID) sporadically does not display Surround View Camera image.<br />
B660817 BMW 540I 2017 REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: Sporadically, when the rear view camera is activated, either via selecting reverse with the shift selector or
B640917 BMW 540I 2017 WARM AIR DISCHARGE FROM FOOTWELL VENT WITHOUT REQUEST: While driving, and without request, the footwell vent discharges warm air.<br />
B513417 BMW 540I 2017 WINDSHIELD WIPER HITTING A-PILLAR: Windshield wiper is hitting the A-pillar at the upper end of its travel.<br />
B240317 BMW 540I 2017 8HP50 TRANSMISSIONS GEAR SHIFTS FROM REVERSE TO NEUTRAL: After a cold start, when the transmission gear selector is placed in R and driving resumes, i
B123017 BMW 540I 2017 SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (EME): Due to the EME software error, OBD diagnostics may not detect emission relevant fault codes stored in the
B122717 BMW 540I 2017 ERRONEOUS INTERNAL FAULT 10501D IS STORED IN THE DME: The following fault is erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).<br />
B341017 BMW 540I 2017 LOW-SPEED BRAKE SQUEAL: Vehicle brakes produce a squealing noise when applied at low speed.<br />
B160118 BMW 540I 2017 REMOVING FUEL FEED LINE FOR PARKED CAR HEATING FROM REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP: Modify the universal replacement fuel pump assembly to allow it to be corre
B160218 BMW 540I 2017 SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR THE TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): The Service Engine Soon light is illuminated.<br />
B661317 BMW 540I 2017 SURROUND VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS INCORRECT VEHICLE MODEL: After programming the vehicle, the incorrect vehicle model is displayed in the CID (Central Inf
B660718 BMW 540I 2017 GREEN BARS DISPLAYED IN CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY WHEN CAMERA ACTIVE: Wide green bar across bottom and up right side of Central Information Display
B660418 BMW 540I 2017 DURING PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT OPERATION, DRIVER GEAR INPUT IS IGNORED: Sporadically, during a Parking Maneuvering Assistant or Parking Assistan
B660218 BMW 540I 2017 COMFORT ACCESS SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically, vehicle is unable to be locked or unlocked via the door handle.<br />
B640118 BMW 540I 2017 TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTABLE: Air distribution and/or temperature regulation variation exceeds design
34 01 98 BMW 540I 1996 EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC<br />
16 04 97 BMW 540I 1996 NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC<br />
62 01 98 BMW 540I 1996 CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC<br />
51 03 97 BMW 540I 1996 EXHIBITING A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE UPPER DOOR AREA EXHIBITED IN SOME E39 MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 4/97 *DB*YC<br />
65 04 98 BMW 540I 1996 CONDITION WITH DSP AMPLIFIER DRAINS BATTERY.*YC<br />
16 01 98 BMW 540I 1997 INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC<br />
72 08 97 BMW 540I 1998 VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC<br />
04 01 98 BMW 540I 1996 SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC<br />
04 17 97 BMW 540I 1996 SITUATION WITH THE TENSION ROD TEST GAUGE. *YC<br />
66 02 97 BMW 540I 1998 INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC<br />

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