BMW 740i Service Bulletins (2020)
238 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 28, 2026•Document ID: 11035499Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011524
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe NVLD modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicles original in-service / first delivery date.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035500Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110426
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - July 10, 2026•Document ID: 11035408Service CampaignELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840226
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOnce the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a BMW Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2. Due to this issue, Remote Services will not function in the vehicle when parked and locked.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - May 6, 2026•Document ID: 11032731Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010324
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Associated Products (50)Associated Documents - March 27, 2026•Document ID: 11030332Warranty Program/ExtensionSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010522
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTHE FRONT AND REAR AIR SUSPENSION STRUT ASSEMBLIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS /80,000 MILES AS DETERMINED FROM THE ORIGINAL IN-SERVICE DATE.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - February 5, 2026•Document ID: 11029007Over The AirSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- InVeh-InApp-Comm
- Date Added:
- February 25, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIt was found that a radio IHKA control panel without a CD slide compartment has been installed due to a logistics error in production. A CD cannot be inserted and the radio IHKA control panel should therefore be replaced.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 23, 2026•Document ID: 11028295Over The AirENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- InVehicle-InApp-Comm
- Date Added:
- February 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService Action: Starter MotorHigh impact energy may cause the circlip for the starter motor pinion positioning to break which may cause the pinion to move in the direction of the starter jaw, causing damage of the starter motor. Also, consequential damage to the flywheel (torsional vibration damper) and transmission may occur.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 21, 2025•Document ID: 11020927Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- July 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 27, 2025•Document ID: 11016472Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270220
- Date Added:
- April 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThere is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - March 26, 2025•Document ID: 11016470OtherENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B062525
- Date Added:
- April 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBearing Shell Return
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 26, 2025•Document ID: 11016446Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660325
- Date Added:
- April 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to be detected. Following faults may be stored 8031BA Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Left Software Error 8031CO Ultrasonic Sensor Rear outer left Software Error 8031AE Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Outer Right Software Error 8031A8 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Side Right Software Error 8031B4 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Right Software Error 8031C6 Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Middle Left Software Error 8031CD Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Sensors Back: Short Circuit 8031CC Ultrasonic Sensor Voltage Supply Front: Short Circuit 8031CA Ultrasonic Sensors Front Extraneous Noise
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - March 14, 2024•Document ID: 10252031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630418
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Associated Products (125)Associated Documents - February 28, 2024•Document ID: 10250893Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610321
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySITUATION BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective April 23, 2021) on a certain Model Year 2020 - 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between August 13, 2019 and December 11, 2020. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to an emissions recall, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to an emissions recall. The 12 V batteryâÂÂs dual storage system (DSS) may contain a software error which intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller and communication failure. The error is displayed by a red Check Control message.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - February 20, 2024•Document ID: 10250600Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660820
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance"- Check Control Message.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 16, 2024•Document ID: 10249437Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510819
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Associated Products (652)Associated Documents - January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611305
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Associated Products (1018)Associated Documents - January 8, 2024•Document ID: 10249018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360121
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAt low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
Associated Products (183)Associated Documents - January 5, 2024•Document ID: 10249032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610524
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
Associated Products (175)Associated Documents - January 5, 2024•Document ID: 10249015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B160123
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a âÃÂÃÂlarge leak,âÃÂàafter confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan
Associated Products (106)Associated Documents - January 4, 2024•Document ID: 10249017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320223
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23
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