2025 BMW 740I TSBs
65 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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12 bulletinsNoises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning.
Customers might report that washer fluid is leaking from the lower reservoir area, especially around thewasher fluid...
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pumps.
PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (OBD)
One or both of the following faults stored in the DME: 034AA5 - Mixture control bank 1, lambda regulation, mixture too...
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lean 034AA8 - Mixture control bank 1, lambda adaptation, mixture too rich And additionally with the faults above, these affected vehicles may have one or more of the followingirregular combustion-related faults also stored: 033812 033813 033814 033815 033816 033817 033818 033819
Oil Drain Plug Return
Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.
Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.
Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.
DELIVERY STOP: OIL PAN TOP SCREW CONNECTION
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
Swivel Joint Return
DELIVERY STOP: EMF ACTUATOR
Engine
10 bulletinsThis Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool P/N 81 29 2 208...
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034 and the S68T / XB1T Kit P/N 83 30 5 BAD 3D5. Refer to SI B04 12 11 for existing documentation about the carbon blaster tool and SI B04 02 26 for the S68T /XB1T tool kit.
The coolant vent lines of the low-temperature circuit are designed to remove air bubbles from the system toensure optimal cooling performance.
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Internal quality inspections have revealed that leaks may occur due tolocalized material aging on the vent lines. These leaks occur because the material originally used is notsufficiently resistant to the continuously high temperatures. A coolant leak may result and cause a yellow check control message and reduced engine performance.
This Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool
RSU availability. The engine cranks but will not start.
Due to an assembly error, the valvetrain could have a mechanical failure.
After performing a cabin air filter replacement maintenance service task, or after a similar repair thatrequired the...
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removal and installation of the filters housing cover; the following air flap and/or air temperaturesensor faults are stored in the BCP: 80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass
The following air flap and/or air temperature sensor faults are stored in the BCP.
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80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass To prevent harness damage the wiring harness will receive a new retention strap the next time the vehicle comes to the shop for its cabin air filter service.
The Sky Lounge sunshade does not open/close.
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Concern may be intermittent. The following fault codes are stored in the FZD (Roof Centre Function) control module during a vehicle test: 0302A0- ESH (electrical sunshade): No standardization system 03029C- ESH (electrical sunshade): No init because boundary conditions not valid (motordiver)
The following air flap and/or air temperature sensor faults are stored in the BCP.
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80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass
The following air flap and/or air temperature sensor faults are stored in the BCP.
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80114D - Stepper motor: Unexpected error in Driving Cycle 801168 - Temperature sensor ventilation left or ventilation: short to ground 80116A - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to ground 80116B - Temperature sensor ventilation right: short to plus or open circuit 80116C - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to ground 80116D - Temperature sensor footwell left or footwell: short to plus or open circuit 80116E - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to ground 80116F - Temperature sensor footwell right: short to plus or open circuit 80435B - Stepper motors: short-circuit by mass
Infotainment
7 bulletinsThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No...
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automatic reconnection Display errors
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit...
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Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications
After the software update to I-level version 25-07-530, the Alexa app may disappear from the App Menu in the head unit...
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(HU-H5).
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black.
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Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off.
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This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.
If the Head-Up Display (HUD) is deactivated when Navigation View is selected, upon reactivation the Head-Up Display...
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(HUD) will revert to the Standard View. This is most noticeable when the Head-Up Display (HUD) deactivates for automatic mandatory reasons, such as rear camera activation or emergency call activation.
After the vehicle has been programmed with either RSU (Remote Software Update) or ISTA (I-Level 24-07-5xx), the ambient...
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light on the door panel speakers will only illuminate in white.
Electrical
7 bulletinsDuring vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors.
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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
During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors.
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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
SITUATION During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors.
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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
A limited number of 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process;this could lead...
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to a premature battery failure. The 48 V battery may fail, triggering a corresponding Check Control message.
Central Information Display (CID) in the vehicle is black or only displays BMW.
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The head unit (HU-H5) is not responding in ISTA. Additionally, the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) and Telematic Module 4 (TCB4) may not be responding in ISTA.
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
Heat Management Module Return
Body & Paint
6 bulletinsWhen pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the...
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bottomphoto; drivers footwell shown ) , there is anoticeable lack of cable tension; and the hoodwill not unlock.
There is a matte veil or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass.
Compartment Trim Return
A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering.
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The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area.
BMW Service Action - Tailgate Lock B51 04 25
Due to changes in the opening mechanism ofthe trunk/tailgate latch, it is possible that thetrunk/tailgate may not...
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completely lock afterclosing it.
Steering
6 bulletinsCracking noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock.
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See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
Groaning noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
SITUATION 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.
When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.
Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased.
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As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.
DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
Brakes
5 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.
While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.
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Doors open and close stiffly.
After programming from the I-Levels between 24-03-505 and lower than 24-03-540 to I-Level 24-11-530 or higher, the...
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following CCM may be displayed: CCM-2525: Brake system. Drive at moderate speed
A loud click- type noise can be heard from the rear axle brakes when driving off forwards, and/or in reverse.
While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake.
Lighting
4 bulletinsMoisture, condensation, and/or fogging are visible in one or both Daytime Running Lights (DRL) upper headlight...
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assemblies.
Due 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.
Condensation is present in the inner surface in one or both (inner and/or outer) taillamps.
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.
Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsAfter the software update to version 25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the Automate My Habitsfunction no longer...
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work.
Starting from I-level 24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey.
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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.
Fuel System
2 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
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 bulletinA 740i Sedan, 740i xDrive Sedan (B58N - ICEV), or a 750e xDrive Sedan (XB1N - PHEV) may have one orboth of the following...
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faults stored in the DME: 034AA5 - Mixture control bank 1, lambda regulation, mixture too lean 034AA8 - Mixture control bank 1, lambda adaptation, mixture too rich And additionally with the faults above, these affected vehicles may have one or more of the followingirregular combustion-related faults also stored: 033812 033813 033814 033815 033816 033817 033818 033819
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
1 bulletinAs 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.
Transmission
1 bulletinThe parking brake actuator cannot be activated or deactivated due to a failed weld.
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Check Control message Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Mustbe checked by the Service Partner. The vehicle is still held by the unaffected side and the transmission lock.