BMW 640i Service Bulletins
597 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840121
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: 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 (218)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200486Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840120
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period.
Associated Products (90)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200482Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650721
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHU-H3 MGU RESETS DUE TO BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH SAMSUNG ANDROID 11 : The head unit resets when using various apps (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. This affects Samsung mobile phones (e.g., Galaxy S20 / S21) with the Android 11 operating system.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10199292Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110321
- Date Added:
- July 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
Associated Products (149)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198899Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110321
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
Associated Products (143)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194296Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340414
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiagnosis 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 high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Associated Products (232)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190867Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190862Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630318
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED: The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. .
Associated Products (54)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190860Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620818
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left.
Associated Products (62)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySPORADIC FAILURE OR CRACKING NOISE IN BASS SPEAKERS: No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188947Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540819
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT FAILS TO INITIALIZE DUE TO MISSING END STOP: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188938Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (129)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186215Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130720
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP IN ISTA: The current version of ISTA states the incorrect tightening torque for the High-Pressure pump M6 mounting bolts to the cylinder head cover. The correct tightening torque is only 12 Nm for the M6 bolts.
Associated Products (100)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186894Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661820
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
Associated Products (89)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186893Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652120
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?NO PREVIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED IN THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT: The rear seat entertainment screens do not display any preview images at times.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661820
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
Associated Products (89)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652120
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?NO PREVIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED IN THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT: The rear seat entertainment screens do not display any preview images at times.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED: One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. The connection between the LED module and light tube inside the headlight is damaged.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186225Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620818
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SHAKES-SHIFTS TO THE LEFT: The Instrument cluster intermittently flickers, shakes and has shifted to the left. The fault is resolved once the vehicle goes into sleep mode. The fault can reoccur at any point.
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