BMW 640i Service Bulletins
597 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186224Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620320
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT MEMORY CDC152: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the MIL is illuminated.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186223Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612620
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?BMW DIGITAL KEY CARD IS NOT DETECTED WHEN PLACED ON THE NFC TRAY: The customer may have the following complaints: The Digital Key Card cannot be activated on the NFC (near field communication) charging tray (the activation pop-up does not appear although the Digital Key menu is present), Or the Digital Key Card is not detected when placed on the NFC tray.
Associated Products (29)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184595Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662919
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTOP VIEW CAMERA: The 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 (92)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184594Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661720
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySURROUND VIEW - PARKING VIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY: After programming and shifting into reverse, there may be various sporadic concerns regarding the rearview camera and the surround view (top view) camera images in the CID (Central Information Display).
Associated Products (89)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184592Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661520
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL - UNEXPECTED DECELERATION: Vehicle slows down (decelerates) unexpectedly while Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC) function is activated.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650919
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT RESETS WITH FAULT CODE B7F8F9 RESET WATCHDOG: Customer states the following about their vehicle: Active radio or music source is interrupted. The navigation is no longer available. A black screen is shown in the Control Display.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184584Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
Associated Products (203)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184581Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540819
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- 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 - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184577Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512720
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFUEL FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN: The fuel filler door (aka flap) will not open. In rare cases, if the vehicle is locked using the remote control key and the fuel filler door is pushed closed simultaneously, the fuel door can enter a locked state that cannot be unlocked.
Associated Products (75)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340515
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
Associated Products (80)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182907Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182898Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011219
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182608Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182605Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011219
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period (Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181220Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320420
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179820Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620818
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT 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.
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179816Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511818
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDOORS WILL NOT COMPLETELY LATCH: One or more doors will not completely latch or will open to the first stage at times. The door lock strikers may be misadjusted.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B310112
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
Associated Products (157)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661919
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key buttons or by removing and reinstalling the remote control key battery.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651520
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT RESETS WHEN NAVIGATION IS USED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS: The head unit resets sporadically causing the CID to turn black and then starts up again after a short time with the message "Start navigation system". This only occurs during navigation guidance when the "3D building" function is used Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
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