B011325
Warranty Program/Extension
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
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2018 BMW 740LE
Service bulletins
38 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
B630418
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
B510819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The 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.
B610524
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The 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.
B320223
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SITUATION 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
B160623
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
B653423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customers 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.
B010919
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
B011423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
B612823
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
B631323
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
SIB650922
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
B170121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
B511319
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DOOR LATCHING COMPLAINTS IN COLD WEATHER: Below freezing ambient temperatures: One or more doors (front or rear) may not open when attempting to enter or After opening they may not correctly latch A leaking seal on the outer Bowden release cable may allow water to enter the cable sheathing and freeze.
B120418
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
B121818
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DME FC 20E120 IS STORED AND THE MIL IS ILLUMINATED: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated and the following fault code is stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
B520518
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEAT MEMORY SWITCH SPORADICALLY NOT FUNCTIONING: Selecting one of the saved seat positions (via the memory seat position switch on the door panel), fails to work.
B620518
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEADS UP DISPLAY SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Fault memory entry ÒB7F6E4 HUD: Fault in display backlighting is stored in the instrument cluster.
B620618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYING LOW FUEL LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE IS REFUELED: Occasionally, on restart after refueling, the fuel gauge will display the fuel level as low (minimum) and the range display will be at an implausible (maximum) value.
B630118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLICKERING LIGHTS- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: Intermittently the interior and/or exterior lights are flickering or flashing and there is no audio function.
B640618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INDIRECT VENTILATION FEATURE IS MISSING IN IDRIVE: The customer cannot find the "indirect ventilation" function in the IDrive, as described in the integrated operating instructions or in the enclosed Owner's Handbook.
B720417
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied.
B840214
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
B650709
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B651316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
B610618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION: REPOSITION DOOR WIRING HARNESS: Door wiring harnesses must be inspected in both front doors.
B610818
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SME FCS 21F156 21F1F7: The following codes are saved in the battery management electronics (SME) fault memory:
B651117
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: ÒNavigation system startsÓ message is permanently displayed; or
B840818
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
B610318
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART EME FC 2223A7/2223A8: Message "Engine restart not possible. Have this checked by nearest BMW Service Workshop."
B621717
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ERRONEOUS HEAD-UP DISPLAY FAULT IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: B7F6E3 - HUD: Fault in the communication (HUD not answering) in instrument cluster fault.
B340118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) FAULT MEMORY ENTRIES AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming, the following fault code entries can be entered in the DSC fault memory:
B513016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
B540417
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CREAKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM SUNROOF AREA: Creaking and/or rattling noise from the vicinity of the sunroof, especially when driving on uneven road surface.
B611316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KLE CHARGING FAULT 21E6E9: During the ISTA short test diagnosis, fault code 21E6E9 Ð ÒCharging electronics: Charging mode interruptedÓ is found stored in the KLE (Convenience Charging Electronics) module.
B650318
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
B840314
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
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