2023 BMW 740I TSBs
99 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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17 bulletinsNoises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning.
DELIVERY STOP: OIL PUMP
Delivery Stop - Interaction Bar.
When driving over rough surfaces, a low-frequency rattling noise can be heard inside the vehicle's cabin.The noise...
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typically sounds as though it is coming from the front right footwell area.
The Owners Manual in certain vehicles has been released with incorrect data regarding Vehicle Gross Mass, Approved Front...
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Axle Weight, and Approved Rear Axle Weight. In very rare cases, this could lead to a customer unknowingly overloading their vehicle.
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were...
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produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were...
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produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were...
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produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
1. The center air vent on the left (a) is closed.
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All other air vents on the left side then only blow cold air intothe passenger area. OR 2. Both center (b) air vents are closed. All other air vents then only blow cold air into the passenger area. OR 3. The center air vent on the right (c) is closed. All other air vents on the right side then only blow cold airinto the passenger area.
When driving over rough surfaces, a low-frequency rattling noise can be heard inside the vehicle's cabin.
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The noise typically sounds as though it is coming from the front right footwell area.
Emergency Stop Assistant is activated.
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Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were...
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produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
POPPING SOUND AT THE TOP OF THE C-PILLAR
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 and i7 vehicles that...
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were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
When returning the 2nd row seat 60/40 seat from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the final home position.
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A Check Control Message (CCM) appears alerting the customer that the seat is not locked.
Engine
15 bulletinsThe return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
RSU availability. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC
The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
While driving at low speeds (15-40 mph) on flat road surfaces, a knocking noise from the front axle may beheard during...
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steering wheel movements.
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC
The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
A knocking, thump-type noise may be heard from the front axle during straight-ahead driving on uneven road surfaces at...
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low speed, e.g., below 40 mph.
Engine will crank but not start.
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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
?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective July 12, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were...
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produced between July 21, 2022, and July 11, 2023. A software logic error in the diagnostic module for tank leaks (DMTL) could cause the Service Engine Soon light (MIL) to not turn on when there is an electrical fault with pump or diverter valve for the DMTL even after several driving cycles with the fault/s being currently present.
Engine Variants Updated.
A noise can briefly be heard from the front left of the engine compartment near the air conditioning refrigerant line.
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The noise can be heard in the passenger compartment with the hood closed.
Engine cranks but will not start.
Engine will crank but not start.
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There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) when diagnosing with ITSA.
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start...
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when placing the key against the steering column.
Electrical
14 bulletinsIn the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the BMW interaction bar may fail and not respond.
A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to...
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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
LED Module Return
In the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the BMW interaction bar may fail and not respond.
In the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the interaction bar may fail and not respond.
The customer sees various check control warnings of 'Drive Fault', along with windows, doors, and seatsthat do not function.
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There may be restraint system check control warnings. The entire K-CAN9 / Body3 CAN bus may not communicate. Various fault memory entries for the above-mentioned components may be stored: 930D86 - Function restraint system driver restricted. 930D87 - Function front passenger restraint system restricted. C9544D, C9544F - Message Missing C95452, C95454 - Signal invalid 035BF4, 035BFB, 035BFC, 035BFD - Communication via Body3_CAN corrupt. CD052C, E3852C, E4852C, E3452C, E4452C, DF852C, DFC52C, DDC52C, DF452C, E6052C, E5852C- BODY3-CAN Control Module Bus OFF 802A00, 802E00, 802C00, 803000 - Functions seat heating not available 803003, 802C03, 802E03, 802A03 - Functions seat adjustment limited
In the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the BMW interaction bar may fail and not respond.
DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM DOOR MODULE CONTROL UNIT
The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the upper/top headlamp housing is damaged.
After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced.
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Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Platform(BCP) module. 80424A Remote control receiver at the front (FBD5 VM): Programming defective 80424B Remote control receiver at the rear (FBD5 HM): Programming defective 80424C Remote control receiver at the front left (FBD5s VL): Programming defective 80424D Remote control receiver at the front right (FBD5s VR): Programming defective 80424E Remote control receiver at the rear right (FBD5s HR): Programming defective 80424F Remote control receiver at the rear left (FBD5s HL): Programming defective
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years.
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This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored, such as this example in which the inner light is "yellowed".
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The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the headlamp housing is damaged.
The seat module control unit controls the seat functions.
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A software error can lead to the loss of the initialization function.
The rear passenger area Theatre Screen display is black, but the module is still responding in ISTA.
Body & Paint
10 bulletinsThe tailgate/trunk will not latch when closed.
While driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the exterior mirror assembly.
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In some cases, this can be also felt in the B-pillar area.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
While driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the exterior mirror assembly.
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In some cases, this can be also feltin the B-pillar area.
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle.
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Depending on the vehicles 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.
A thumping sound is heard when the window reaches the closing end stop.
Gap between the windshield lateral seal and A-pillar(s)
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
The lower armrest on the driver's door does not get warm.
While driving on rough roads, a buzzing sound is heard coming from the front driver's and/or passenger's side door panel...
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trims.
Infotainment
10 bulletinsBMW Theatre Screen (SA6FR) with connected Amazon Fire TV stick turns black at low speeds and during maneuvering.
Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update.
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The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function
Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update.
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The software update improves functions in the following areas of the head unit: 1. Bluetooth connection issues and Bluetooth malfunctions (disconnections) 2. Central display may remain black in rare cases 3. Personalization issues and the loss of normalization/sitting position 4. Missing Condition-Based Service (CBS) data
?Customer may notice visual discrepancies in the instrument cluster display or head-up display.
Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) portion of the Multifunctional Display will display only black.
Multifunctional display.
Rear Passenger display screen.
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight...
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faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 805BA2- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 right
Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) portion of the Multifunctional Display will display only black.
The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam headlight...
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faulty; The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 805BA2- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 right.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
8 bulletinsAs a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored.
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The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored.
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The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored.
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The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored.
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The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the authority (California Air Resources Board CARB). The fault has no effect on the use of the vehicle by the customer.
The Service Acti on related to SIB 65 20 23 has been completed and the defect code has been closed by warranty.
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Alllisted VINs have had the acti on performed. This Service Acti on is complete and the informati on is no longer valid
The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now...
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collectively under analysis.
When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is...
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stored.
BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the...
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spacer is conformed to drawing.
Lighting
7 bulletinsDue to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay...
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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.
There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds...
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Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.
One or more of the LED daytime runninglights are dim or discolored, such as this example in which the inner light is...
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yellowed.
The carpet welcome light(s) turns on either after a delay, or does not function at all.
Moisture is visible in one or both of the Daytime Running Light (DRL) headlights.
Headlight.
Some functions of the vehicle's rear cabin area interior lighting cannot be adjusted.
Brakes
4 bulletinsWhen rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a groan-type...
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noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise is most noticeable after load reversal. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second time stamp.
When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, agroan-type...
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noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise is most noticeable after load reversal. See attached video V31 03 24. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second timestamp.
"After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform Automatic Driving) and cannot be deleted.
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A Check Control message ""Driver assistance"" is displayed in the central information display. "
When the brake pedal is pressed/ released, a creaking noise may be heard from the pedal area for the Integrated Brake...
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System (IB).
HVAC & Climate
4 bulletinsWhen the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 5 F (-15 C) and 23 F (-5 ), the defroster function is limited;...
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and the interior doesnt heat up quickly enough.
The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.
The front seat heating does not heat up after vehicle departure with the climate control in the automatic mode.
On the G70 vehicles, all panes are installed as laminated safety glass panes when SA 0356 Climate comfort laminated...
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glass is ordered.
Fuel System
3 bulletinsBMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles...
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that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection).
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For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a large leak, after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan
Software & Calibration
3 bulletins?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating System 8.5 and...
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returned to customers without making them aware of the change.
After Remote Software Update (RSU), the sound output from the booster can be muted.
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Sound can only beheard via the tweeters of the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.
Steering
2 bulletinsSITUATION When turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a groaning noise can be perceived at the respective steering stop.
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The noise occurs at higher ambient temperatures from approx. 68F.
At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e.
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when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinIn some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call...
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button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
Hybrid & EV
1 bulletinThe Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may contain an error in the software.