BMW B7 Service Bulletins
343 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 1, 2020•Document ID: 10171414Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011319
- Date Added:
- February 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting tabs for the rear tail light assembly housing(s) may become too brittle and crack to the point where the hold down nut(s) can no longer keep the housing(s) in place.
Associated Products (95)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170589Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B621019
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
Associated Products (63)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620919
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170579Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511319
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170572Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120319
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170571Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111618
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: N63R AND N63M ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE OIL SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR CONTAMINATION. The engine oil pan and oil lubrication circuit may be contaminated with metal debris from the engine manufacturing process.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - December 1, 2019•Document ID: 10170559Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011219
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT GRILLE UPPER/LOWER ACTIVE AIR FLAPS: LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES. A check engine light or check control message is present and one or more of the following faults may be stored for the active air flaps behind the kidney grilles.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169460Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B341019
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform 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.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10168001Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521519
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFRONT SEAT HAS SIDE TO SIDE PLAY AND CAN MAKE NOISES WHEN CORNERING. Either or both of the front seats has side to side (lateral) play, and can make noises when cornering.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10167978Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012918
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 ENGINE VEHICLES: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR ENGINE OILCONSUMPTION/BATTER. What's New: The short-term extension window of one (1) year/12,000 miles from date of the settlement has expired.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10167977Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012118
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS (VERSION 12.0). What's New: Engine Timing Chain Guide Pre-Inspection (with Valve Stem Seal Repair) instruction added Updated N63 Replacement Engine Assembly/Part statement added Warranty Information section updated, including the current coverage and attachments.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10167975Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010319
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63T REAR MONITORING OXYGEN SENSORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. What's New: The F01 (750i xDrive Sedan) production start date has been corrected The Correction and Warranty Information sections have been updated The Parts Information section has been updated.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651419
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165276Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012118
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle.
Associated Products (40)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 - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B111216
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hoses are not FPM (fluoroelastomer) rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic corrugated hoses are not fitted with the self-locking spacers. The self-locking spacers maintain an air gap between the hoses and the hot engine components.
Associated Products (82)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163992Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012918
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR OIL CONSUMPTION AND BATTERY DRAIN - OVERVIEW This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 29 18 dated October 2018.
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163991Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010518
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated January 2018. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163056Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651419
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
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