BMW X7 Service Bulletins
500 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 20, 2023•Document ID: 10247565Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521923
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn vehicles equipped with the second row 60% / 40% split seat, the flex cable assembly can come out of the seat rail mechanism (circled). This stops the forwards and backwards travel of the seat.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 8, 2023•Document ID: 10247578Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612723
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - November 28, 2023•Document ID: 10246222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110723
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 28, 2023•Document ID: 10246221Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090223
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible. The âÂÂRemote Software Upgradeâ menu shows thefollowing text: âÂÂA remote software upgrade and the activation of functions are not possible. Please contact your servicepartner to restore functionality.â Additionally, certain purchased BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades that require RSU for installation cannot be activated. After the purchase, the status of the upgrade displayed the CID remains âÂÂIn ActivationâÂÂ.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 22, 2023•Document ID: 10246302Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B522319
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTwo areas of the third-row seat backrest that may cause a noise concern have been added.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - November 22, 2023•Document ID: 10246301Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521423
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA change in the Bowden cable routing is observed in the third seat row backrest. Replacement Bowden cables are shorter than original parts.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 22, 2023•Document ID: 10246300Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520920
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVarious concerns about the third row of seats: 1. Head restraint (aka headrest), on one or both sides, cannot be folded down. 2. Third-row seating, on one or both sides, cannot be folded down. 3. Noise from third-row seat backrest when the vehicle goes over bumps.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 22, 2023•Document ID: 10245422Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B653423
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - November 21, 2023•Document ID: 10245423Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B653523
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H5) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls or stream music with mobile device Customer is unable to connect a new mobile device via Bluetooth Mobile device does not automatically reconnect via Bluetooth in the next drive cycle (after short sleep cycle
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 20, 2023•Document ID: 10245426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652723
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomers may be experiencing one or more of these 3 issues with Apple CarPlayî operation: No selections can be made in Apple CarPlayî using the I-Drive Controller Apple CarPlayî connections may intermittently be dropped and reconnected When connecting a mobile device using Apple CarPlayî, the following warning pop-up may be displayed
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 16, 2023•Document ID: 10245420Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661523
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEmergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - November 13, 2023•Document ID: 10245377Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612723
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - November 13, 2023•Document ID: 10245369Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410423
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 14, 2023) on certain model year 2023 âÃÂà2024BMW vehicles that were produced between May 9, 2023 and May 30, 2023. The weld seam at the towing eye did could not meet the BMW requirements.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 9, 2023•Document ID: 10245367Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120721
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - November 2, 2023•Document ID: 10245370Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410822
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 21, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023BMW X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between September 1, 2022 and December 3, 2022. During assembly of the vehicle, a heat shield was mistakenly installed above the transmission. Note: No heat shield should have been installed. It may contact other components in the narrowspace along the bottom of the transmission tunnel.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 30, 2023•Document ID: 10244528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011323
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Brightk Consulting, Inc. v. BMW of North America, LLC. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. Note: This updated bulletin (10/2023) is a notice that the Class Action Settlement was finalized on September 22, 2023. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. Class Allegations The plaintiff in the lawsuit alleges that the front cupholders in certain model year 2019 through 2022 BMW X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M, or X7 vehicles are permeable to spilled liquids that may seep through the cupholders onto components, which in turn, may result in the illumination of the Supplemental Restraint System (âÃÂÃÂSRSâÃÂÃÂ) warning light along with displaying a corresponding Check Control Message (CCM). BMW NA expressly denies any wrongdoing alleged in the complaint and does not admit or concede any actual or potential fault, wrongdoing, or liability.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 27, 2023•Document ID: 10244502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsCOMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B653123
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle may arrive at your center with various faults and check control messages. During diagnosis with ISTA, these modules do not respond: Receiver Audio Module (RAM) Instrument Cluster Module (KOMBI) Telematics Module (TCB4) Headunit 5 (HU-H5)
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 25, 2023•Document ID: 10244506Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410423
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 14, 2023) on certain model year 2023 â 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between May 9, 2023 and May 30, 2023. The weld seam at the towing eye did could not meet the BMW requirements.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 25, 2023•Document ID: 10244505Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B521423
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA change in Bowden cable routing is observed in the third seat row backrest. Replacement Bowden cables are shorter than original parts.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 23, 2023•Document ID: 10244270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B410203
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to prolonged, normal body flex acting on the vehicle during its service life, a small indentation and/or a crack can form in the body sheetmetal in the right rear wheelwell (aka wheel house). Potential water ingress and a risk of corrosion is possible.
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