BMW B7 Service Bulletins (2020)
220 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 19, 2025•Document ID: 11024203Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011724
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engine’s center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special program’s coverage is 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-service / first delivery date.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611305
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Associated Products (1018)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242698Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540521
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242694Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242691Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320223
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
Associated Products (95)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239608Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611320
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
Associated Products (97)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Associated Products (143)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239604Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239602Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160123
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
Associated Products (139)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239599Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
Associated Products (133)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651523
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Associated Products (262)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238083Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610123
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
Associated Products (112)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Associated Products (211)Associated Documents - April 1, 2023•Document ID: 10236236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB660823
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIssues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected.
Associated Products (132)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235206Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841422
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235205Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840822
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
Associated Products (253)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235203Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651623
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
Associated Products (152)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235200Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (97)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235191Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610123
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
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