2023 BMW 740I Technical Service Bulletins

99 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 BMW 740I. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11036377Aug 26, 2026Engine. The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
• 11035396Jul 10, 2026Engine. Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay 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.
• 11033032May 22, 2026Suspension. Noises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning.
• 11031562Apr 23, 2026Steering. SITUATION When turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a ”groaning” noise can be perceived at the respective steering stop. The noise occurs at higher ambient temperatures from approx. 68°F.
• 11031573Apr 8, 2026Suspension. 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. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second time stamp.
• 11030061Mar 11, 2026Electrical system. BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
• 11024709Oct 31, 2025Engine. RSU availability. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC
• 11024211Oct 3, 2025Electrical system. In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
• 11021111Jul 30, 2025Electrical system. In the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the BMW interaction bar may fail and not respond.
• 11019563Jun 11, 2025Electrical system. As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. 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.
• 11019554Jun 11, 2025Electrical system. Emissions recall 25e-a02: program control units
• 11017300Apr 26, 2025Electrical system. As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. 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.
• 11017273Apr 25, 2025Electrical system. As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. 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.
• 11017083Apr 1, 2025Brakes. As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. 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.
• 11016446Mar 26, 2025Body and structure. A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to be detected.
• 11015862Mar 12, 2025Exterior lighting. LED Module Return
• 11015555Mar 10, 2025Electrical system. In the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the BMW interaction bar may fail and not respond.
• 11014515Feb 25, 2025Electrical system. In the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the interaction bar may fail and not respond.
• 11014420Feb 20, 2025Engine. The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
• 11014039Feb 4, 2025Electrical system. The customer sees various check control warnings of 'Drive Fault', along with windows, doors, and seatsthat do not function. 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…
• 11012082Dec 5, 2024Body and structure. The tailgate/trunk will not latch when closed.
• 11012078Dec 2, 2024Engine. Delivery stop: oil pump
• 11008116Sep 25, 2024Electrical system. In the event of a voltage drop, comfort functions of the BMW interaction bar may fail and not respond.
• 11008119Sep 6, 2024Electrical system. BMW Theatre Screen (SA6FR) with connected Amazon Fire TV stick turns black at low speeds and during maneuvering.
• 11006766Aug 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 11006744Aug 15, 2024Electrical system. Delivery Stop - Interaction Bar.
• 11005451Jul 31, 2024Electrical system. Delivery stop: program door module control unit
• 11005226Jul 13, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 11005218Jul 11, 2024Steering. 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.
• 11005233Jul 10, 2024Body and structure. 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.
• 11002668Jun 12, 2024Electrical 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
• 11002827Jun 6, 2024Engine. Voluntary emissions recall 24e-a02: valvetronic
• 11000580May 25, 2024Other or unknown. 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.
• 11000497May 23, 2024Engine. The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
• 11000533May 21, 2024Electrical 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…
• 10253342Apr 22, 2024Engine cooling. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
• 10253898Apr 18, 2024Engine cooling. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
• 10253896Apr 15, 2024Engine cooling. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024.
• 10252280Mar 29, 2024Exterior lighting. The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the upper/top headlamp housing is damaged.
• 10252133Mar 27, 2024Electrical system. When the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 5 F (-15 C) and 23 F (-5 ), the defroster function is limited; and the interior doesn’t heat up quickly enough.
• 10252135Mar 25, 2024Electrical system. After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Platform(BCP) module.
• 10252023Mar 15, 2024Equipment. The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems are now collectively under analysis.
• 10252041Mar 8, 2024Equipment. 1. The center air vent on the left (a) is closed. 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.
• 10250894Feb 26, 2024Equipment. 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.
• 10250744Feb 22, 2024Engine cooling. The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
• 10250743Feb 22, 2024Suspension. A knocking, “thump”-type noise may be heard from the front axle during straight-ahead driving on uneven road surfaces at low speed, e.g., below 40 mph.
• 10250742Feb 22, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no data is stored.
• 10250604Feb 20, 2024Exterior lighting. One or more of the LED daytime runninglights are dim or discolored, such as this example in which the inner light is “yellowed”.
• 10250371Feb 16, 2024Body and structure. While driving at highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the exterior mirror assembly. In some cases, this can be also felt in the B-pillar area.
• 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

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