BMW Z4 Service Bulletins
513 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169468Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch. A non-approved washer fluid was used that is silicone-based. Silicone-based fluids are not compatible with the contactless capacitive level sensor. Fluids that contain a silicone additive are normally colored other than blue.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169467Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612219
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDOORS LOCKED WITH REMOTE CONTROL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed even though the remote control/display key was inside the vehicle. Sporadic interference causes the vehicle to revert to "outside detection" of the vehicle remote control instead of "inside the vehicle detection" which is where the key was located.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10168014Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B663119
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREARVIEW CAMERA: SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated, sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on, the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10168009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611919
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWINDOWS WON'T OPERATE WITH DOORS OPEN, AND WHILE USING THE DIGITAL KEY/CARD. The customer complains that none of the windows will operate while any door is open. This only happens when the BMW Digital Key (Smart Phone) or Key Card are placed on the wireless charging tray in the center console.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10168004Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611319
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10167999Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513419
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFLOOR MATS DO NOT STAY IN PLACE. The floor mat fastening pads come loose, causing the floor mat to move out of place.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166395Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841319
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE: BMW APPS AND SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE. The BMW ConnectedDrive Services are no longer available in the vehicle nor are the BMW Apps displayed in the vehicle. Also "Update Apps and Services" via the iDrive is not selectable (greyed out). Synchronization error between the vehicle and the BMW ConnectedDrive backend system.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166391Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651719
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHU-H3 MGU HEAD UNIT DOES NOT START CID REMAINS BLACK: If the ignition is briefly switched off and without the vehicle entering sleep mode the MGU (Media Graphics Unit) head unit does not start The CID display remains black.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166386Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611319
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay. In some cases the relay is stuck closed and a fault is set.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166381Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540919
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRUBBER BUMPER PAD PULLS OFF OF CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH: Rubber bumper pads (circled) are normally attached to the latch on the convertible top.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166378Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B522219
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE DURING FORWARD/BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166374Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841219
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBLUETOOTH: VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS. Various Bluetooth connectivity concerns may sporadically occur. Some known concerns are as follows: Device(s) sporadically does not reconnect to the vehicle Disconnect during a phone call New device cannot be paired to the vehicle Software in the Head unit (HU-H3).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166372Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B663019
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC): FRONT MID-RANGE RADAR FAULT CODE 48214E. Only after programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.19.1 or lower the fault code 48214E is set or stored in MidRange Radar (MRR) control module.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166370Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662219
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKAFAS STOPS RESPONDING AND FAILS PROGRAMMING: During programming of the vehicle the session aborts or the programming fails due to the KAFAS camera (Camera-based Driver Assistance System) no longer responding.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512719
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySIDE TRIM IS LOOSE OR COMES OFF: INFORMATION Trim replacement is only required if the trim strip is missing or damaged otherwise the original trim can be re-installed.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165277Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110719
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE IN NEUTRAL This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 07 19 dated May 2019. The affected production range has been increased by 6 months. Rattling noises coming from the oil sump and crankcase area when the engine is running with the transmission in neutral. The noise can be heard outside the vehicle.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAPPLE CARPLAY: WI-FI DISCONNECTS AND DOES NOT RECONNECT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 08 19 dated July 2019. The Wi-Fi connection is interrupted (disconnects) and does not reconnect by itself. As a result functionality such as Apple CarPlay does not work until after a vehicle sleep cycle (at least 16 minutes).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165262Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620119
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B62 01 19 dated March 2019. Updated I-level info. Instrument Cluster (KOMBSP18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: On-board Computer (BC) button on turn signal stalk (BC button shown at left) Radio displays Menu button Turn signal displays Arrows on multifunction steering wheel MFL thumbwheel control (shown at left) Additionally the audio source radio station or music track cannot be changed using the MFL. Normal functionality may possibly return after a sleep cycle or a battery reset.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165247Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAPPLE CARPLAY: WI-FI DISCONNECTS AND DOES NOT RECONNECT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 08 19 dated July 2019. The Wi-Fi connection is interrupted (disconnects) and does not reconnect by itself. As a result functionality such as Apple CarPlay does not work until after a vehicle sleep cycle (at least 16 minutes).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10162434Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 651512
- Date Added:
- July 12, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: CIC - Install Navigation Road Map Database 2013. Before delivering affected vehicles to the customer, the Car Information Computer (CIC) road map database 2013 must be installed onto the CIC internal Hard Disc Drive (HDD).
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