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B651719
Sep 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HU-H3 MGU HEAD UNIT DOES NOT START CID REMAINS BLACK: If the ignition is briefly switched off and without the vehicle entering sleep mode the MGU (Media Graphics Unit) head unit does not start The CID display remains black.
B522219
Sep 1, 2019
220000 SEATS
NOISE DURING FORWARD / BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT OVER THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF TRAVEL: A loud screeching noise can be heard from the front driver's or passenger's seat during forward/back seat adjustment.
B640919
Sep 1, 2019
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING HEATER HOSE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION: The installation area between the heater return hose and the drive belt is very limited. If the hose is not secured properly this could cause contact with the drive belt. Limited
B640719
Aug 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NO INTERIOR HEATING FUNCTION WITH REMOTE START. Customer states that when the vehicle is started using Remote Engine Start the vehicle interior does not heat up despite customer heater settings. Software error in the automatic air condition
B521919
Aug 1, 2019
220000 SEATS
SECOND ROW 60/40 PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT INTERMITTENTLY WON'T LATCH. The passenger's side (right rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into position on one side (inner rail).
B521619
Aug 1, 2019
220000 SEATS
RATTLING NOISE FROM THE 2ND ROW SEAT BACKREST. A rattling noise can be heard from the backrest of the 2nd row bench seat. This noise can be heard over bumps while driving or if someone is sitting in the seat.
B512219
Aug 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PASSENGER SIDE UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP STUCK OPEN/CLOSED: Upon visual inspection the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed and they will not move. There are no faults stored for the active air flaps.
B511819
Aug 1, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
REAR GLASS WINDOW DOES NOT FULLY OPEN. When opening the rear glass window to access the luggage compartment the lid will release but will not open high enough to grasp the window completely by hand. The lock pin is contaminated.
B522119
Aug 1, 2019
220000 SEATS
SEAT OPERATIONAL CHANGES AS OF 7/2019 I-LEVEL FOR G05/G07: Flashing LED in trunk mounted switch pack.
B512319
Aug 1, 2019
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
SERVICE ACTION: REWORKING THE LOCK ON THE REAR LEFT DOOR. The screw connection for the left rear door lock may not have been torqued correctly. During vehicle production the screws were not torqued to specification.
B611219
Aug 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DELIVERY STOP: GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH.
B640819
Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
STATIONARY VENTILATION WILL NOT ACTIVATE AFTER PARKING. Activation of stationary ventilation is not possible after parking the vehicle.
B512119
Aug 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap(s). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air f
B651519
Aug 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
B512519
Aug 1, 2019
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.
B661619
Aug 1, 2019
010000 STEERING
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION INSUFFICIENT. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration of the steering wheel is not sufficient (too weak). Vibration actuator software.
B662819
Aug 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TOUCHLESS VEHICLE UNLOCKING AND LOCKING CAN'T BE SWITCHED ON. Touchless vehicle unlocking and locking cannot be switched on from the iDrive; or this feature is not present in the CID. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) contr
B661719
Aug 1, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ACTIVE PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC): UNDESIRED BRAKING. The vehicle applies the brakes on its own when reversing onto an inclined roadway or driveway. This applies only to the situation where the Active PDC option is activated via the iDrive
B240319
Aug 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19_ZF 8HP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH EGS. During ISTA diagnosis or programming communication with the transmission's EGS module cannot be established.
B520619
Aug 1, 2019
220000 SEATS
SECOND ROW MECHANICAL 60/40 REAR SEAT NOISE DIAGNOSIS. This bulletin addresses multiple customer noise complaints heard/felt in the 2nd row seats. These repairs are for the mechanical second row 60/40 Bench Seat.
B521719
Aug 1, 2019
220000 SEATS
SECOND ROW SEATS INTERMITTENTLY ELECTRONICALLY INOPERATIVE. The second and/or third row of seats intermittently may not electronically function preventing third row access. The customer may state that one or more seats do not respond to any
B540619
Aug 1, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING FROM TILT POSITION. The sunroof may reverse (anti-trap activates) when attempting to close from the vented position. This may only occur at high temperatures despite no obstruction being present. Sensitive anti
B512419
Aug 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
CRACKING NOISE FROM DASHBOARD TRIM. A cracking noise is present from the area of the dashboard trim when heating or cooling the vehicle. Thermal expansion of the plastic components of the decorative trim causes cracking noises.
MC48166137
Jul 15, 2019
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Fuel Gauge faulty.
MC51578244
Jul 15, 2019
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
RDC not working, the RDC sensors cannpt be taught in.