Service bulletins for the 2024 BMW 740i
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
130 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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By component
| B511924 | 2024-09-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. There is a matte “veil” or milky stain on theexterior mirror glass. Passenger side mirror shown; situation canoccur on either or both exterior mirrors. |
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| B160224 | 2024-09-01. Service campaign. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. There may be a restriction in the low-pressure fuel line at the tank flange for the in-tank delivery pump (lowpressure pump). As a result, the required fuel flow volume is not available. If there is an insufficient supply offuel (even if only for a very brief period), the high-pressure pump might suffer preliminary damage. Inaddition, in the event of a fault, there might be a power reduction or “jerking” motions while driving. |
| B120624 | 2024-09-01. Service campaign. ENGINE. Please have the starter motor checked and, if necessary, replaced in the vehicles concerned (according tothe vehicle identification number selection) if possible before vehicle delivery. If vehicles have already been delivered, please have the measure carried out the next time the vehiclesenter the workshop. A bolting fault on the long bolt screws can cause the magnets in the starter motor to twist. As a result, thepower of the starter motor decreases. As a result, the engine does not start. |
| B110324 | 2024-09-01. Service campaign. ENGINE. Delivery Stop - Oil Pressure Sensor |
| B611724 | 2024-08-02. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM DOOR MODULE CONTROL UNIT |
| B660424 | 2024-07-25. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. The washer fluid cleaning system has air remaining in its components, and/or the fluid lines after a previous repair has been performed. The previous repair may have involved draining, opening, and replacingcomponents in the system. |
| B610124 | 2024-07-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. When driving over rough surfaces, a low-frequency rattling noise can be heard inside the vehicle's cabin.The noise typically sounds as though it is coming from the front right footwell area. |
| B370124 | 2024-07-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. While driving at low speeds (15-40 mph) on flat road surfaces, a knocking noise from the front axle may beheard during steering wheel movements. |
| B310324 | 2024-07-25. Service bulletin. STEERING. When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a“groan”-type 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. |
| B160224 | 2024-07-25. Service campaign. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. DELIVERY STOP: FUEL PUMP DELIVERY PRESSURE |
| B110324 | 2024-07-25. Service campaign. ENGINE. DELIVERY STOP: OIL PRESSURE SENSOR |
| B650121 | 2024-07-02. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers. |
| B270220 | 2024-07-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages. |
| B120224 | 2024-07-02. Service campaign. ENGINE. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC |
| B120424 | 2024-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Customer perceptions: Vehicles with optional equipment “01CR -Remote Engine Start”. The “Remote Engine Start” selection is missing in the “Pre-conditioning” sub-menu The “Remote Engine Start” can be selected using the vehicle key. However, the “Remote Engine Start” isnot carried out. The Check Control message (number 2055) appears: Remote engine start not available Vehicles with optional equipment “07ME - M Driver’s Package”: The increased maximum speed is not reached Vehicles with optional equipment “01MB - M Drive Professional”: The M MODE “TRACK” is no longer available Only the M MODES “ROAD” and “SPORT” are available Applies to all the customer perceptions: Chance of the error occurring: Very rare, sporadic Both faults listed below are entered in the DME fault memory: 021280 - DME: Certificates (type 1) not ready And 021283 - DME, Secure Feature Activation: Secure Token check still running or unchecked Secure Token present Motor vehicles affected: Vehicles with engine S68T Vehicles with drive unit XB1T |
| B652023 | 2024-07-01. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Service Acti on related to SIB 65 20 23 has been completed and the defect code has been closed by warranty. Alllisted VINs have had the acti on performed. This Service Acti on is complete and the informati on is no longer valid |
| B651424 | 2024-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Intermittently the iDrive Controller may stop functioning. This applies to the iDrive Controller knob and alsothe iDrive Controller function buttons (NAV, MEDIA, TEL, etc.). The touch functions on the Multifunction Display and voice interactions through the Intelligent PersonalAssistant will still function normally. |
| B064224 | 2024-06-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Bag Mobility Set Return |
| B064124 | 2024-06-01. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Alloy Wheel Return |
| B064024 | 2024-06-01. Service bulletin. STEERING. Steering Wheel Module Return |
| B651224 | 2024-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central information Display (CID) screen goes black and the Headunit (HU-H3) resets sporadically.After a short period of time, the function of the CID and HU-H3 is available again. Additionally, fault code B7F8F9 – “HU-H: Reset” will be stored in the HU-H3. The issue may occur multiple times while driving longer distances. CAUSE Unfavorable |
| B520424 | 2024-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The following fault memory entries in the BCP_01 are displayed in the vehicle’s fault memory withoutjustification: 804344 – Control electronics, front active seat ventilation, driver's seat cushion (LIN):Communication fault detected 804345 – Control electronics, front active seat ventilation, seat cushion of front passenger (LIN):Communication fault detected |
| B651324 | 2024-05-31. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The Owner’s Manual in certain vehicles has been released with incorrect data regarding Vehicle Gross Mass, Approved Front Axle Weight, and Approved Rear Axle Weight. In very rare cases, this could lead to a customer unknowingly overloading their vehicle. |
| B360121 | 2024-05-30. Service bulletin. STEERING. At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. |
| B651024 | 2024-05-29. Service campaign. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. 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 |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.