BMW 740i Service Bulletins
377 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2023•Document ID: 10233155Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120522
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 1, 2023•Document ID: 10233154Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110417
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe coolant lines routed to the exhaust turbochargers may develop an external coolant leak.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841422
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230734Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B613322
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible. Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed.
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230732Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612922
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.
Associated Products (30)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230726Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B260422
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThere is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32F (0C) or lower.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230725Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B240222
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230724Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B170617
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCoolant leaking from the engine compartment. Traces of coolant leaking from the expansion tank of the low temperature cooling system.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230722Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122519
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10228433Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540521
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sunroof will not operate in either direction. There are NO faults stored related to the sunroof. If the vehicle has any faults stored related to the sunroof, this bulletin does not apply.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10228431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520922
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen returning the 2nd row seat 60/40 seat from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the final home position. A Check Control Message (CCM) appears alerting the customer that the seat is not locked.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227931Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652222
- Date Added:
- December 19, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter Remote Software Update (RSU), the sound output from the booster can be muted. Sound can only beheard via the tweeters of the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651922
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
Associated Products (53)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227568Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; AIR BAGS; SEATS:BARRIERS; LANE DEPARTURE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650414
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAccording to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227566Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620322
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like ECO PRO mode).
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227558Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611222
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
Associated Products (52)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225126Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224210Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB650922
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB090121
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgrade failure, the engine start is prevented for safety reasons until the vehicle is programmed correctly. Most of the errors occur when only one control unit fails to program correctly.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215743Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB010522
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryComponent specific limited warranty extension. This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
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