2016 BMW M4 Technical Service Bulletins

229 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 BMW M4. 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.

• 10147770Oct 1, 2015Brakes. Grinding Noise from Rear Brakes. Pebbles, road grit, or other foreign materials caught between the brake protection plate and the brake disc may cause a disturbing noise in the rear axle area.
• 10147269Sep 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Sporadic Check Control Messages of the Driver Assistance System. Sporadically, a CCM (Check Control Message) is displayed advising that the Camera-based Driver Assistant system has failed. This is due to the vehicle interior reaching very high temperatures. During this failure, all KAFAS (Camera-based driver assistance systems) system functionalities are inoperative.
• 10147266Sep 1, 2015Equipment. DWA - False Alarm. The alarm system sporadically activates by itself or the vehicle horn will be activated after the siren comes on. CAUSE Application error in DWA (Alarm System).
• 10147250Sep 1, 2015Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Groaning Noise from the Exterior Mirror. A groaning noise is heard coming from the area around the outside mirror when opening and closing the door. The noise is more noticeable when the door is fully open to the end stop. CAUSE The outer front door weather strip rubs against the mirror housing.
• 10147249Sep 1, 2015Body and structure. The Driver's Door Can No Longer Be Opened from the Outside. The driver's door cannot be opened from the outside by the door handle. The door still can be opened from the inside. CAUSE The Bowden cable has become detached.
• 10147243Sep 1, 2015Tires. Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
• 10147242Sep 1, 2015Brakes. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORMATION 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
• 10059091Sep 1, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Bmw: detached bowden cable prevents the driver's door to open from the outside but can open from the inside
• 10151412Aug 1, 2015Seats, Equipment. Retrofit for Missing Rear Seat Through-Load Option. The rear seat through-load capability is 100% standard option for F83 (M4 Convertible) 2015 model year. Some vehicles may have this option is missing.
• 10151401Aug 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. MDrive Buttons Are Not Functioning After Programming. The MDrive buttons may not be functioning on M vehicles which have been programmed to one of the following integration levels: ? F020-15-07-500 ? F020-15-07-501 ? F020-15-07-502 ? F020-15-07-503 CAUSE DME software (MDrive signal monitoring error)
• 10147211Jul 1, 2015Equipment. NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. INFORMATION The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center console in the vehicle. ? 32GB USB stick is necessary ? Desired NAV road map version can be retrieved from the HDD-Update console PROCEDURE 1. Copy the desired NAV road map from the HDD-Update console onto a 32GB USB stick…
• 10147204Jul 1, 2015Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Horn Blows when Unlocking Vehicle. The customer states that the vehicle horn sounds briefly when unlocking the vehicle or opening the door. In some cases, the washers spray briefly on the windshield. Front Electronics Module (FEM) software error
• 10147202Jul 1, 2015Equipment. "Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. Remove the engine oil label (located in the…
• 10147200Jul 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Brakes. Ticking Noise from Front Axle When Cornering. The customer may complain of a ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space. The noise can be heard as a light metallic ticking from the front outer cornering wheel. Movement between the brake disc and wheel bearing hub.
• 10147199Jul 1, 2015Brakes. Grinding Noise from Rear Brakes. Pebbles, road grit, or other foreign materials caught between the brake protection plate and the brake disc may cause a disturbing noise in the rear axle area.
• 10147197Jul 1, 2015Brakes, Steering. Power-Assisted Steering Failure. The power-assisted steering fails with a warning lamp in the instrument cluster or a check control message in the Central Information Display. In some cases, the Dynamic Stability Control warning lamp (DSC) in the instrument cluster may also be illuminated. Failure of the power-assisted steering may be caused by various software-related issues.
• 10147193Jul 1, 2015Fuel system, Engine, Electrical system. "FC 481B05: EKP, Pump Insufficient Speed. The customer may complain about any of the following: ? Reduced engine performance when driving ? Engine jerking/bucking ? Engine no-start condition The Check Control messages ""Fuel pump/drive with care"" and ""Engine fault/reduced power"" are displayed in the CC. The fault code 481B05 (Pump speed/fuel pump control insufficient) is stored in the EKP module. CAUSE Electric…
• 10147716Jun 1, 2015Tires, Wheels. Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
• 10147154May 1, 2015Equipment. HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Software error in the HU-H
• 10147136May 1, 2015Tires, Wheels. Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to replace the valve stem will lead to a pressure leak. The proper repair procedure can be found in REP 3611533. Not applicable. [ Copyright (c)2015 BMW of North America, Inc.
• 10152317Apr 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Surround View Camera Last User Mode Operation Change. After programming with ISTA/P 2.53.5 or a more recent version, the rear camera view is displayed when the reverse gear is selected. The vehicle does not remember the last user mode (surround/top camera view). INFORMATION An operational concept change for the surround/top camera view was introduced with ISTA/P 2.53.5 (I-level Fxx-14-07-505). When the reverse gear…
• 10152298Apr 1, 2015Equipment. ?SI B00 06 14April 2015 Maintenance and General HintsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B00 06 14 dated March 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT BMW Early Warning Information Program.
• 10147690Mar 1, 2015Equipment. One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? Third-Party App Metadata: The album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from Pandora or Spotify, etc. New KISU (Customer Initiated Software Update) software is available on the TIS website. This software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps to keep us…
• 10147682Mar 1, 2015Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Horn Blows when Unlocking Vehicle. The customer states that the vehicle horn sounds briefly when unlocking the vehicle or opening the door. In some cases, the washers spray briefly on the windshield. Front Electronics Module (FEM) software error
• 10147091Feb 1, 2015Air bags. "Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 or 930A1C Seat Occupancy Detection. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code ""930A1C - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger…
• 10147072Feb 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. "SUBJECT Service Engine Soon Light (MIL) ""On"" with Lean Mixture Faults Stored. The Service Engine Soon light comes on with either or both of the following faults stored in the DME memory: z 118001 - Mixture control: Fuel-air mixture too lean z 118101 - Mixture control 2: Fuel-air mixture too lean Engine operation and performance are not affected. The DME fuel-air mixture diagnosis is too sensitive to slight…
• 10147625Jan 1, 2015Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 12 dated September 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Headunit High: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609. This change will affect the navigation system road map data support process and the warranty…
• 10147619Jan 1, 2015Seats. "?This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 34 14 dated December 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Replace Neck Warmer Control Unit. The control unit for the front seat neck warmers may not be coded…
• 10147612Jan 1, 2015Brakes. "SUBJECT Carbon Ceramic Brake Noise. INFORMATION ""M"" vehicles are designed for high-performance, spirited driving. To accommodate this type of driving profile, a braking system which exceeds the standards for handling heavy brake forces, extreme temperatures, and excellent stopping power at high speeds is required.

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