# Service bulletin B840424

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11012103
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-01\-01
- Manufacturer's number: B840424
- Manufacturer's date: 2024\-12\-06
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set\-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theatre Screen is not possible

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11012103-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11012103-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2024 BMW 230I
- 2024 BMW 330I
- 2024 BMW 430I
- 2024 BMW 530I
- 2024 BMW 740I
- 2024 BMW X5
- 2024 BMW X6
- 2024 BMW X7
- 2024 BMW XM

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V056000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V056000.md), 2026-01-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- [23V700000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V700000.md), 2023-10-18: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B630526](/bulletins/11037532.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I\-level …26\-03\-5xx, customer may reportsome of the interior ambient lighting strips\(arrows\) may begin to fail sporadically after adeep sleep cycle. This concern is temporary and the interiorambient lighting will be restored on its ownafter the vehicle is locked/unlocked or colorselection setting is changed.
- [B611526](/bulletins/11036455.md), 2026-08-28, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep error is present, a remote software upgrade\(RSU\) may be aborted and the FZD can become degraded. The following Check Control Messages \(CCMs\) may be displayed: “Energy Management — Increased Energy Consumption While Parked.” “Software Upgrade Failed — Workshop Visit Required.”
- [B630526](/bulletins/11036381.md), 2026-08-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I\-level …26\-03\-5xx, some of the interiorambient lighting strips \(arrows\) may begin tofail sporadically after a deep sleep cycle.
- [B340124](/bulletins/11036380.md), 2026-08-27, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After replacement of the Integrated Braking system \(IB\)/Power Brake the total distance covered might belower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair.
- [B652026](/bulletins/11035404.md), 2026-07-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central Information Display \(CID\) side of the Multifunction Display \(MFD\) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black \(black screen\) The image is OK again The complete flickering episode with all the above\-mentioned three phases only lasts about half a second intotal each time.
- [B651926](/bulletins/11035403.md), 2026-07-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Activation of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice is not possible via the Multifunction Steering Wheel \(MFL\) button and/or via the Central Information Display \(CID\). Intelligent voice control via the wake\-up word “Hey BMW” is possible.
- [B630426](/bulletins/11034464.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. The front interior reading light\(s\) \(arrows\) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated bytouching the small icons
- [B120626](/bulletins/11034450.md), 2026-07-03, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic \(VVT\) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short\-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. When the above\-mentioned fault occurs, the red Check Control warning light ‘Drive system fault’ illuminates.This can result in the intake valves closing gradually, which may lead to misfires while the engine is running.
- [B652025](/bulletins/11032744.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After replacing the Multifunctional Display \(MFD\), the Central Information Display \(CID\) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
- [B120526](/bulletins/11031571.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A “knocking” sound from the fuel tank area can be heard in the passenger area. Occurrence information below. 1. The noise occurs when the engine is at idle 2. The noise occurs sporadically 3. The noise disappears when the fuel filler cap is opened 4. The noise also disappears when the tank ventilation valve is disconnected There is no relevant fault saved in the fault memory.

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