1997 BMW 540I service bulletins & manufacturer communications
21 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 540I. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 21
- 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 GuideB650916 · 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
- Condition with dsp amplifier drains battery.*yc65 04 98 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1998
- Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc16 01 98 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 1998
- Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. Models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc34 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*yc16 04 97 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc62 01 98 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Various information regarding deactivation of airbags. *yc72 08 97 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Exhibiting a creaking noise from the upper door area exhibited in some e39 models built prior to 4/97 *db*yc51 03 97 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc04 01 98 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Situation with the tension rod test gauge. *yc04 17 97 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 1998
- 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. *ak16 06 97 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Left side engine support may contact the front subframe, causing a drone noise. *ak11 05 97 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 1997