BMW Z4 Service Bulletins
130 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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: 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 - 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: 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: 10225127Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662719
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.
Associated Products (15)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 - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225121Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640422
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAn interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of the instrument panel.
Associated Products (26)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 InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):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: 10214990Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB651312
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214989Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB640222
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may occur individually or in combination.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214984Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB610722
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214265Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB640921
- Date Added:
- June 21, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOn these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38F to 60F +; 3 to 15 + Celsius) without changing any climate control settings.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212795Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610722
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCheck Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - March 1, 2022•Document ID: 10211809Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING; LANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661519
- Date Added:
- May 16, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214260Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340122
- Date Added:
- June 21, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen driving off from a standstill, a delayed or sluggish throttle response may be noticed sporadically.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214254Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090321
- Date Added:
- June 21, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651221
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Module (RAM) will need to be added to the affected vehicles.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206693Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840917
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) The device switches off due to over temperature (built-in device protection).
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206692Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840621
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause disruption in BMW ConnectedDrive services in areas with insufficient network coverage.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents