1997 BMW 528I service bulletins & manufacturer communications

32 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 528I. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2024
• Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  B013118 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2019
• Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  B013118 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2019
• Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
  B011618 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2019
• Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
  B650916 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2018
• For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settleme…
  B011618 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 1, 2018
• In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. …
  B080119 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2018
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
  B122817 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2017
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
  B122917 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2017
• Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. *yc *jn
  12 10 97 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Condition with dsp amplifier drains battery.*yc
  65 04 98 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1998
• Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
  16 01 98 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 1998
• Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. Produced from 10/95 - 11/97 *yc*db
  12 10 97 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1998
• Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. Models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc
  34 01 98 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1998
• New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. All e38 and e39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc
  16 04 97 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1998
• Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc
  62 01 98 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Feb 1, 1998
• Exhibiting a creaking noise from the upper door area exhibited in some e39 models built prior to 4/97 *db*yc
  51 03 97 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 1998
• Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc
  04 01 98 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 1998
• Situation with the tension rod test gauge. *yc
  04 17 97 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 1998
• Oxygen sensor faults. *ak
  12 10 97 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1997
• Bmw navigation system cd v 05 operating software for mark i system.
  84 01 97 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 1997
• Fuel level sensor may have been damaged during production which will cause fuel gauge to read approximately 3/4 full even if tank is comopletely full. *ak
  16 06 97 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
• A loud squeaking /squealing noise came from front wheel. *ak
  34 04 97 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 1, 1997
• Trip odometer resets by itself. *ak
  65 05 96 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1997
• Front brake components - new design. *tw
  34 06 96 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1997
• Listing of part numbers that need to be ordered in pairs. *tw
  MSG0772 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 7, 1997
• Intermittent crank/no start. *tw
  12 01 97 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1997
• M52 engine control module fault code 12. *jd
  11 02 97 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1997
• Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw
  72/07/96 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 1996
• Customers may complain that the illumination for the buttons on the multi function steering wheel flickers. *tw
  MSG0350 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 10, 1996
• Vehicles may have a problem with the dimmer circuit - vehicles released from the vpcs starting 10-04-96 have disabled dimmer switches. *tw
  MSG0149 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 4, 1996
• New vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tw
  00/11/96R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1996