2006 BMW 550I service bulletins & manufacturer communications
52 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW 550I. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 52
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 16, 2024
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: …B160623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 20, 2023
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ  s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical…B653423 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 22, 2023
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from…B340414 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Apr 1, 2021
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has le…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2020
- Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This s…B110208 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2020
- Various Electrical Problems Caused by Water Ingress. Water ingress into the luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with the MPM (Micro Power…611306 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2019
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2018
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain …B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2018
- Front passenger seat occupancy (oc3) mat for srs: limited warranty extension to 15 years/unlimited milesB010118 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 1, 2018
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being…B070314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2016
- Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call…B840314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2016
- ELV Does Not Release. The customer complains of a no-crank, no-start situation. The condition may be intermittent. The ELV (Electric Steering Lock) warning is shown in the Instrume…B612906 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 1, 2016
- SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failur…B840314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2016
- SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Aud…B650216 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2016
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being…B070314 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2016
- Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the…B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2016
- "The Disclaimer screen automatically disappears from the CID after 10 seconds. INFORMATION https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/28…B652606 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2015
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visi…B070314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2015
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored i…B070314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2015
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair…070314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2015
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 10 09 dated March 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT CIC head unit: Vehicle Position Is Missing or Incorrect on N…651009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2015
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 05 09 dated July 2009. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT CIC Headunit: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION T…650509 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2015
- "SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are…120815 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 1, 2015
- iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The custome…840412 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 1, 2014
- N62TU: EDK Throttle Potentiometer Faults - Diagnostic. The "Service Engine Soon" and DSC/DTC warning lights are illuminated. Engine enters the power reduction ("fail-safe") mode. T…122609 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check c…610314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2014
- iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: z Call disconnection z Contact List inc…8403014 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2014
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored i…070314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2014
- "Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge * No…611714 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2014
- "?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in its…010914 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Previously assigned radio channels to the satellite radio "Presets" list have been erased and radio channels selected from the list "All channels" menu cannot be stored in the "Pre…650511 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2014
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being publi…840214 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a check …610314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2014
- iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: * Call disconnection * Contact List inc…840314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2014
- Traffic Information Is Inoperative. The traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * Traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * The traffic list …650514 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2014
- Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check c…610314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2014
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below:…840114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2014
- "ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. * No traffic information (RTTI / ARTTI) * BMW ASSIST ""My Info…652513 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, eve…630414 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2014
- ELV Does Not Release. Cause 1: The steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning (CC ID#…612906 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2014
- "BMW NA has agreed to extend the emissions warranties of the turbocharger's wastegate to: ??8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever occurs first, as determined from the vehicle's origin…010212 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Battery Replacements. A failed battery in the vehicle is being replaced with a battery of a different size and type, which can lead to additional labor to retrofit the differently …610913 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2013
- "N54 Engine: Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults. The customer may complain that during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the Se…130409 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 2013
- The vehicle position is missing or incorrect on the navigation map. The navigation system integrated in the Car Information Computer (CIC) is not calibrated correctly.651009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2013
- N54 Engine: Fuel Pressure Control Test Plan Error. INFORMATION Not applicable.130213 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Mar 1, 2013
- "CCC - ""Please Insert Navigation DVD"" Appears on CID. The navigation map DVD cannot be read or detected. The message ""Please insert navigation DVD"" appears in the CID (Central …650110 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2012
- "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has …611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2012
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rmSIB-63-02-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2010
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rmSIB-32-04-07 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery uni…SIB-16-02-09 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2009