BMW 740e Service Bulletins (2018)
225 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179809Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090220
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE: For BMW, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is the next consequent step with regard to digitalization and customer satisfaction. With the introduction of RSU, customers now can update the vehicle software by themselves.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179748Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090218
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNEW ECU VALIDATION NEEDED AFTER REPLACING CERTAIN CONTROL MODULES: With introduction of the new Headunit HU-H3 (MGU Media Graphics Unit), there is a new protection mechanism against tampering. If one or more of the following components needs to be replaced, the secure connection between them must be re-established: MGU TCB Telematic Communication Box (ATM-02) RSE Rear Seat Entertainment and/or KOMBISP18 instrument cluster Prior to re-establishing this connection, an electronic certificate must be created in the BMW backend for importing into the Vehicle. After the replacement of one of the mentioned Modules, the Control Module needs a valid certificate for it to communicate with the other Modules.
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179008Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620120
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: The Condition Based Service (CBS) data concerning the due date for the brake fluid change may be displayed incorrectly. Software error in the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI).
Associated Products (43)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
Associated Products (164)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178998Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap actuator (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01, G02, G12, G30, G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01, G02 only).
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170617
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOOLANT LEAK FROM LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING CIRCUIT (N63R): Coolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system. Aluminum corrosion in the charge air intercoolers, or in the radiator for the low temperature cooling is causing an unfavorable chemical reaction to the coolant.
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179010Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651220
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE APPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming vehicle with "20-03" software, BMW ConnecedDrive apps are no longer available in the head unit. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
Associated Products (284)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179007Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620119
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: 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. This affects vehicles with: Integration level S18A-18-11-5xx Live Cockpit Professional (option code 6U3) including the instrument cluster High 4.1. While the Kombi is not working properly the rest of the system is working properly. The customer can still use the Central Information Display (CID) for items such as entertainment settings, Driver Experience settings, etc, utilizing the I drive controller. The telephone functions are not affected. Unfavorable software at system start-up.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178996Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177629Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611020
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: REPLACING THE RADIO/IHKA CONTROL PANEL: A CD cannot be inserted. Due to a logistics error in production, an radio air conditioning control panel without a CD slot was installed.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177628Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
Associated Products (156)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177627Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s).
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177622Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170420
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOOLANT LEVEL CHECK AND TOP-OFF AT SECOND OIL SERVICE: A new, additional coolant level check task is now linked to the second engine oil service (Service Counter 2 only). The scope of maintenance work will display in ISPA Next that applies to the high-temperature circuit. This new coolant check only pertains to the above listed models with gasoline engines. During the normal operation of the vehicle, there is a certain amount of coolant absorption by the various components/gaskets/seals contained within the coolant systems. Over time, the coolant absorption can cause the coolant level to fall below the maximum fill level in the reservoir. In some cases, the level may even fall low enough to cause the high-temperature circuit low coolant level warning light to illuminate, along with displaying the corresponding Check Control message.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176378Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611020
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - REPLACING THE RADIO/IHKA CONTROL PANEL: A CD cannot be inserted. Due to a logistics error in production an radio air conditioning control panel without a CD slot was installed.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176377Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176375Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520320
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT HEADREST: A rattling noise can be heard coming from the front seat headrest. This noise is only heard from headrests on vehicles equipped with the optional Executive Lounge Seating SA (Option Code) 04F4. Excessive movement between the headrest's internal rod and sleeve.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176374Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512219
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED: Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps.
Associated Products (43)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512119
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap actuator (G01 G02 G12 G30 G32) Faulty lower air flap assembly (G01 G02 G12 G30 G32) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap (G01 G02 only)
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176367Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B270220
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryJERKING OR SHUDDERING FROM THE DRIVELINE (XDRIVE TRANSFER CASE ATX13-X): There 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. CAUSE Unevenly worn or incorrect fitment tires are installed on the vehicle or the factory-filled transfer case oil does not meet BMW specifications.
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