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B065321 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — BMW — 2 vehicle combinations
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Hood Return.
B720213 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — BMW — 2 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The customer may report one or more of the following situations: 1. Safety belt will not buckle intermittently; 2. The lower belt buckle button is stiff when releasing or connecting the safety belt; 3. The check control message is displayed
B065221 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — BMW
051100 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Repair Kit Guide.
B520921 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — X5, X6, X7 (2019–2022) — 41 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
Noise is heard from the seat frame/rail assembly when activating the seat motors.
B065621 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — BMW
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
High pressure pump return.
B120821 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — 330E, 330I, 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M340I, M550I, M760I, X3, X5 (2016–2021) — 62 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger,the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instrument cluster.
B010421 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I (2018–2020) — 4 vehicle combinations
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service
B370121 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — X5, X6 (2019–2021) — 15 vehicle combinations
020000 SUSPENSION
After performing vehicle test, fault code 80422D "self-leveling suspension missing slave" will not clear.
B065421 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — BMW
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Side Panel Air duct return.
B640721 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, C 400 X, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, F800 R, M550I, M760I, X3 (2016–2021) — 56 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Only warm air comes out of the vents despite the air conditioning being switched on. The status indicator LED on the air conditioning control panel (IHKA) lights up green.
B340921 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — M2, M3, M4 (2015–2022) — 39 vehicle combinations
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
B065121 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — BMW
140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Airbag Module.
B640821 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 640I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, 840I, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, C 400 X, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, F800 R, M5, M550I, M760I, M760LI, M8, M8 GRAN COUPE, M850I, M850XI, X5, X6, X6 M, X7 (2016–2023) — 179 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
B110621 Sep 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, 840I, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, C 400 X, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, F800 R, M5, M550I, M760I, M8, M8 GRAN COUPE, M850I, M850XI, R 1250 RT, R 18 TRANSCONTINENTA, S 1000 R, X5, X6, X6 M, X7 (2016–2022) — 96 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug. When performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a N63M, N63B or S63M engines; the ETK states to use "Set oil filter element" P/N 11 42 5 A33 C42 or P/N 11 42 5 A33
MC510694 Jul 30, 2021
BMW — K1, K100 (1985–1992) — 10 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
This document is applies to the following categories: Body Equipment
MC114490 Jul 30, 2021
BMW — BMW
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document is applies to the following categories: Maintenance
MC010117 Jul 26, 2021
BMW — HP4 RACE (2017–2018) — 2 vehicle combinations
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document is applies to the following categories: Maintenance and General Information
MC611021 Jul 19, 2021
BMW — BMW
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin describes the chargers that can be used to charge the new HP or M Lithium-ion batteries.
MC610821 Jul 13, 2021
BMW — C 400 GT, C 400 X, F 750 GS, F 850 GS, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, F 900 R, F 900 XR, F850GS, HP4 RACE, K 1600 B, K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL, M 1000 RR, R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS ADV, R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, R 1200 R, R 1200 RT, R 1200 S, R 1200 ST, R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, R 1250 R, R 1250 RS, R 1250 RT, R 18, R 18 CLASSIC, R NINE T, R NINE T PURE, R NINE T RACER, R NINE T SCRAMBLER, R1200 R, R1200 RS, R1200 RT, R1200 S, R1200 ST, R1250 GS ADVENTURE, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, S 1000 XR, S1000 R, S1000 RR, S1000 XR (2003–2021) — 203 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
SIB330321 Jul 1, 2021
BMW — BMW
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
During the vehicle's operational life, normal gear oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime under the vehicle can give an appearance that there is an active rear differential oil leak. This is further ex
SIB 61 10 21 Jul 1, 2021
BMW — X1, X1 SAV (2016–2021) — 8 vehicle combinations
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The contactless tailgate opening/closing function (Smart Opener) is inoperative.
B511721 Jul 1, 2021
BMW — X5, X7 (2019–2021) — 6 vehicle combinations
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
The tailgate will not completely open and will not close completely. In most cases, the tailgate will release and open only a short distance before stopping. In some situations, a humming noise can be heard, but no activation can be seen.
B064021 Jul 1, 2021
BMW — BMW — 3 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW AG has requested the inspection and return of the following part numbers: 63 11 7 381 141 and 63 11 7 381 142.
B063821 Jul 1, 2021
BMW — BMW — 2 vehicle combinations
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
BMW AG has requested the inspection and return of the following part number: 54 10 7 493 151.
SIB310121 Jul 1, 2021
BMW — X3, X4 (2020–2021) — 4 vehicle combinations
350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to a parts list error in production, the vehicle was not built according to specification.
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