Vehicle report
Technical 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.
B640826
Customers may hear a noise from underneath the vehicle, or feel something rubbing being transmitted intothe body of the vehicle while driving. Customers may find water inside the vehicle on the front carpet.
B120326
Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.
B651826
If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a newkey cycle starts, the Intelligent Personal Assistant is deactivated and no longer available.
B651726
After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.
B651226
The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation ofIconic Sounds.
B511225
A “groaning” noise is heard from the tailgatewhen driving on rough roads.
B610126
During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified
B651426
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors
B650926
The customer reports that the Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) does not respond to the "Hey BMW" wakeup word, or to the push-to-talk (aka voice activation) button on the steering wheel. Also, various voice commands are possibly not correctly executed.
InVeh-InApp-Comm
It was determined that the oil return line for the turbo charger was installed with a bolt of the wrong size. The bolt for the oil return line needs to be replaced.
B512224
On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visible to the customer Prevent the door from closing properly
B650826
After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habits”function no longer work.
B510326
While driving on rough surfaces, a “creaking” noise can be heard from the B-pillar trim panels.
B650326
In Augmented View, the arrows are rotated by 180° (shown inverted below) when displayed on the CentralInformation Display (CID).
B280125
SITUATION A Check Control message (CCM) displays for “Transmission oil service required” (ID 2120). This warning will typically trigger based on one of the following that applies: From 60,000 miles (~95,000 km) to 78,000 miles (~125,000 km), or After six (6) years: The “six years” time interval is determined the production date of the vehicle. It is not based on the day/date of the first registration, or the completion date of the pre-delivery check (PDI). If the vehicle is driven more than approx. 1900 miles (~3,000 km) after the first CCM, then a secondmessage will be display for “Transmission fault!” (ID 368). Note: If this service appears to have prematurely displayed as due, please follow standard technical reporting procedures before proceeding.
B650226
While using BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the activation word (“Hey BMW”) must be reactivated afterevery terminal change, BMW Remote Software Upgrade; or customer profile change. Additionally, after a BMW Remote Software Upgrade, the setup process for the voice assistant must be runagain. This was not the case previously.
B120324
The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated, and the following fault code is stored in the DME- FC 034AEF Exhaust Cold Start, Not Controllable
B652325
Occasionally the SiriusXM (aka SXM) Satellite Radio may be unavailable in the head unit 6 (HU-H6).
B652425
After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, currently connected Bluetooth devices are not able to automatically reconnect to the head unit 6 (HU-H6).
B652225
While using the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) to initiate a phone call to a specific contact, eitheranother contact is dialed, or the IPA cannot locate the requested contact.
B840625
In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
B065025
Rear Axle Return
B340825
Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the driver at the beginning of every trip. After asoftware update to 25-03-500 and higher, this occurs more frequently.
B521225
A clicking noise can be heard from one or both front seat backrests. This noise is heard when leaning against the backrest of the seat or while the vehicle is cornering.
B630825
The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated by touching the small icons (circled).
B611525
SITUATION The power windows and exterior mirrors do not function on the driver and/or passenger side. The fault occurs on either driver or on the passenger side. It does not occur on both sides at the same time.
B411225
A “groaning” noise is heard from the tailgate when driving on rough roads.
B510324
While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. Doors open and close stiffly.
B064325
Oil Line Return
B631023
Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.
B651025
In certain situations, a mobile device with Android operating systems (Google, Samsung, etc.) may not be able to connect to the vehicle OR the Android phone may not be able to connect via Android Auto.
B660925
When the rear-view camera display is activated, moving objects appear to be juddering in the image.
B651425
After the software upgrade to …24-11-5xx, the customer is no longer able to log onto Alexa in the vehicle.The system reacts to the customer’s voice (a blue line appears on the central display), but Alexa does notwork.
B653524
Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.
B360225
A “knocking/thumping” noise can be heard during left/right steering wheel movements while stationary or atlow speeds, and can also be felt in the steering wheel. The noise occurs at high interior temperatures above 86°F. When the vehicle interior cools down, the noise is diminished.
B651625
Customer may discover that after a sleep cycle, any paired Bluetooth devices may have been deleted from the head unit and any personalized menu settings may have been set back to factory.
B650825
Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display may intermittently black out.
B660325
A 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
B280123
Check control message (790) “Emergency gearbox release activated” is displayed immediately after starting the engine. This applies only to U11 equipped with the 7-speed M-DCT transmission.
B520425
Customer states he/she sees a check control message for the rear seat not being locked. The following fault codes stored in the air bag ACSM6 control module: 930C19 - Backrest Sensor right 2nd seat row: open circuit 930D76 - Function rear restraint system restricted
M060525
Brake Hose Return
B510425A
BMW Service Action - Tailgate Lock B51 04 25
B180125
The rear silencer is discolored.
B510425
Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not completely lock afterclosing it.
B630424
After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level 24-07-5xx), the ambient light on the door panel speakers will only illuminate in white.
B652924
During a parking maneuver with activated Park Distance Control (PDC), intermittently the parking instructions displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) are shown in German. The text in the instructions read: "Mit dem Parken beginnen" or “Einparken Starten” (start parking).
B067724
Heat Management Module Return
M060724
RFMD Head Unit Return
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.