BMW 640i Service Bulletins
597 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203340Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610721
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGroaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
Associated Products (169)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203336Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 62 03 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up Display (HUD).
Associated Products (98)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202471Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 61 09 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck control message (CCM-ID 49) "You can continue driving. Drivetrain". In addition, the following information is shown on the Central Information Display (CID): "You can continue to drive. No roadside assistance necessary. To avoid subsequent damage, arrange an appointment with your Service Partner".
Associated Products (82)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202469Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 61 04 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
Associated Products (61)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side, passenger side or both.
Associated Products (89)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201148Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651721
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe BMW key card cannot be activated. The activation menu in the BMW iDrive is missing.
Associated Products (61)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201141Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryInform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
Associated Products (88)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200249Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsCOMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840221
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology was made at the discretion of the respective cellular carriers and lies beyond the control of BMW. Due to the phase-out, BMW Assist and ConnectedDrive services will no longer be supported after this date.
Associated Products (161)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200247Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651121
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
Associated Products (94)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200241Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610421
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
Associated Products (63)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200235Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520621
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe driver's seat and/or passenger seat rattles ("cracking" noise) during load reversal. There is a slight movement in the seat that is most noticeable when moving forwards and backwards.
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFront seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512219
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move.
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOn rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
Associated Products (152)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10199287Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011321
- Date Added:
- July 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198894Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011321
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N54/N54T/N55 ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP . With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Oliver, et al v. BMW NA, et al
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200489Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840221
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTELEMATICS UNIT RETROFIT TO 4G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022.
Associated Products (155)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200488Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840220
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App.
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