BMW 740Li Service Bulletins (2017)
413 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166374Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841219
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBLUETOOTH: VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS. Various Bluetooth connectivity concerns may sporadically occur. Some known concerns are as follows: Device(s) sporadically does not reconnect to the vehicle Disconnect during a phone call New device cannot be paired to the vehicle Software in the Head unit (HU-H3).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720417
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the safety belt is not fastened when the seat is actually unoccupied.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166371Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662319
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. The Driver Assistance System limited warning message is displayed.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: This correction is to be used for all situations where the following fault codes are stored: 138402 279B00 138220 13820D 13820E.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170617
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. Coolant in the low temperature cooling circuit may also have an acrid smell and discoloration.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512219
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED. Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps. The pin used to attach the upper active air flap actuator has detached from the linkage.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165284Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 21 19 dated August 2019. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s).
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165279Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated Procedure text changes made due to an ISTA/D test plan name change Adjusted text in the Warranty section for use with AIR and the ISTA/D test plan name change. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (64)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAPPLE CARPLAY: WI-FI DISCONNECTS AND DOES NOT RECONNECT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 08 19 dated July 2019. The Wi-Fi connection is interrupted (disconnects) and does not reconnect by itself. As a result functionality such as Apple CarPlay does not work until after a vehicle sleep cycle (at least 16 minutes).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165269Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOUCHLESS VEHICLE UNLOCKING AND LOCKING CAN'T BE SWITCHED ON. Touchless vehicle unlocking and locking cannot be switched on from the iDrive; or this feature is not present in the CID. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165267Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661619
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLANE DEPARTURE WARNING: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION INSUFFICIENT. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration of the steering wheel is not sufficient (too weak). Vibration actuator software.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165266Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651519
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
Associated Products (199)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165265Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySTATIONARY VENTILATION WILL NOT ACTIVATE AFTER PARKING. Activation of stationary ventilation is not possible after parking the vehicle.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611219
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165247Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAPPLE CARPLAY: WI-FI DISCONNECTS AND DOES NOT RECONNECT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 08 19 dated July 2019. The Wi-Fi connection is interrupted (disconnects) and does not reconnect by itself. As a result functionality such as Apple CarPlay does not work until after a vehicle sleep cycle (at least 16 minutes).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165246Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOUCHLESS VEHICLE UNLOCKING AND LOCKING CAN'T BE SWITCHED ON. Touchless vehicle unlocking and locking cannot be switched on from the iDrive; or this feature is not present in the CID. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10164011Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620819
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCC MESSAGE THAT FUEL TANK IS EMPTY AND RANGE IS ZERO WHILE THERE IS STILL FUEL: The customer states that sporadically the vehicle's remaining drive range is displayed as 0 miles even though the fuel level indicator (aka gas gauge) still indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank. There is also a Check Control message (CCM ID 286) displayed: "range 0. Please refuel" After the vehicle goes to sleep and restarts. The display functions normally. The correct remaining range is displayed Software error in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10164008Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS:BARRIERS; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521119
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCLICK CLACK NOISES IN BACKREST AREA OF FRONT SEAT: An alternating "click-clack" noise is heard from the backrest area of the front seat when an occupant sits in the seat or when the vehicle is cornering. Due to the elimination of the NED (Non-Electrical Diagnosis) test plan for seat noise from ISTA we are releasing this bulletin. Seat backrest frame is touching the seat cover.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163999Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130519
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: CAMSHAFT SENSORS. On affected vehicles the camshaft sensors will be inspected and if necessary replaced.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163998Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B123018
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryERRONEOUS FAULT 1F2505 IS STORED IN THE DME This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B12 30 18 dated November 2018. This fault does not cause any drivability complaints or engine warning lamps.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents