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Service bulletins for the 2018 BMW M4

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.

135 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B8407192019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
B8403112019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR BMW ASSIST.
B8402142019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
B6123152019-05-20. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
B8402192019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCH FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
B6526172019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NBT EVO CHANGES BETWEEN SELECTIONS BY ITSELF WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT- GHOST BEHAVIOR. The Central Information Display (CID) changes between selections (ghost behavior) and sounds an audio tone without the CID Screen being touched.
B7103182019-03-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. SERVICE ACTION REPLACE UNDER HOOD EMISSIONS LABEL. A service action has been issued (effective September 10; 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW M4 Coupe vehicles that have been produced from July 3-31; 2018. The affected vehicles were equipped with an incorrect emissions label which must be replaced.
B5130182019-02-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. GROANING NOISE FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE.
B6210162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names. INFORMATION Design of the HUD has limited display area. (It can only show a certain number of text characters). NOTE: Parts replacement or programming the vehicle will not recitify the situation!
B8403142018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. Contact List incomplete General connection failures Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants) Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware.
B6609162018-12-10. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. """Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision warning failed Pedestrian detection failed The following fault code is stored in the KAFAS (Camera-based Driver Assistance System): 0X800AC4 - Camera calibration failed The KAFAS camera is not properly mounted and secured to the mounting bracket on the windshield; And/ or: The mounting bracket glued to the windshield is not installed correctly. The pictures below show both incorrect and correct installation. This picture shows the KAFAS camera installed in the bracket. Notice the spacing highlighted by the ""green lines"""
B8403142018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. Contact List incomplete General connection failures CAUSE Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants) Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware CORRECTOPM None available at this time. We are currently working with the device manufacturer on a solution.
B6502162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
B1303152018-12-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. SI B13 03 15 February 2016 Fuel Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B13 03 15 dated March 2015 and replaces SI B13 04 13 dated March 2014. SUBJECT N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error. The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for the Bosch type injectors. Ordering the injectors by VIN number or manual identification in ETK may result in an incorrect part number.
B6507092018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
B5409072018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. ?RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. INFORMATION Documents have been developed showing the known correct statuses for all hall sensors and micro switches used to operate the retractable hard top (RHT). This document is intended to act as a supplement to the diagnostic information available in ISTA. Comparing these statuses to the actual statuses of a vehicle with a functional problem may assist in narrowing down which sensor/switch is contributing to the functional problem. For E93, the status request may be found by connecting the car to ISTA and selecting: Control module functions/CTM Convertible top module/Diagnosis Requests ?Sensors/Switches For F33/F83, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 F33 F83 RHT Status.pdf. For I15, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 I15 Top Status.pd
B7103182018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; EQUIPMENT. REPLACE UNDER HOOD EMISSIONS LABEL This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B71 03 18 dated September 2017 What's New: ? The delivery stop has changed to a service action ? Label location picture updated. A service action has been issued (effective September 10, 2018) on Model Year 2019 BMW M4 Coupe vehicles that have been produced from July 3-31, 2018. The affected vehicles were equipped with an incorrect emissions label which must be replaced. Approximately 59 vehicles are affected by this service action. Affected vehicles show the campaign as "Open" when checked either in Warranty Vehicle Inquiry, AIR or ISPA Next and identified with the description: 0071520200 B710318 Service action: Replace Under Hood Emissions Label An incorrect 2018 emissions label was installed in the vehicle.
B6509152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SI B65 09 15 November 2016 Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms,SRS Technical Service NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The Head Unit-High (HU-H) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. The display is inoperative and there is no audio output 2. Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds Fault Code E1C440 set No Fault Codes set Software error in the Head Unit High (HU-H)
B8402142018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated July 2014 What's New: Model - Removed models which no longer support BMW Assist functionality and added new models. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD support team; deleted scenario for old CDMA unit which are no longer supported. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
B6406132018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow What is new The date in repair procedure and warranty section has been changed for vehicles produced to September 30, 2013 and from October 1, 2013.. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. INFORMATION Possibility of reproducing this situation is improved by the following conditions: High outside ambient temperature High humidity Note: It is very difficult to duplicate this issue. The fault may be reproduced under the following conditions: Air-conditioning system switched on Driving Experience switch NOT set to Eco Pro Slower fan speeds Temperature setting below 68F (20C) Trip duration at least 30 minutes Outside temperature above 68F (20C) NOTE: After parking the vehicle or switching off the air-conditioning system for at least 20 minutes, the symptom disappears (ice melts off evaporator and puddles under the car from the A/C drains). Evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor.
B8409182018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CID), upon connecting to the vehicle:
B8402142018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
B6513162018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
B6507092018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B8406162018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.

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