2019 BMW Z4 Technical Service Bulletins

242 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 BMW Z4. 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.

• 10163031Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. HIGH ENGINE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING. In rare circumstances after the engine is started with the Start-Stop button the engine speed may immediately increase to a high constant RPM (approximately 3000 rpm).
• 10161581May 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10161579May 1, 2019Equipment. Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
• 10161578May 1, 2019Equipment. INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
• 10161577May 1, 2019Equipment. APPLE PAY WALLET- POP-UP WINDOW APPEARS IN THE IPHONE DISPLAY This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 01 19 dated March 2019.
• 10161575May 1, 2019Equipment. BMW DIGITAL KEY CARD IS NOT DETECTED. BMW Digital Key card is not recognized or does not work.
• 10161561May 1, 2019Brakes. NO BRAKING FORCE ASSISTANCE AFTER ENGINE START DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 480705 / 480706. When starting the vehicle. The red brake warning light lights up in the instrument cluster. The braking force assistance has failed (stiff brake pedal). Check Control message appears: Drive at a moderate speed. Braking force assistance. The red warning lamp disappears after engine restart and braking force assistance is…
• 10161556May 1, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective May 16 2019) on certain Model Year 2016-2020 BMW vehicles that have been produced between June 19 2015 and April 17 2019. A software error within the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) may cause a miscalculation of an onboard diagnostic (OBD) function. All vehicles will need a software update (no parts required).
• 10161548May 1, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Information May 2019 Engine B11 07 19 Technical Service RATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. Rattling noises coming from the oil sump and crankcase area when the engine is running with the transmission in neutral.
• 10160353Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. HEAD UP DISPLAY TEMPORARY FAILURE. The Head-Up Display (HUD) fails temporarily while driving or after engine start. After restarting the vehicle the Head-Up Display works again. No relevant faults are stored. Software error in the Head-Up Display (HUD).
• 10160352Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR IN HEAD-UP DISPLAY IS FLICKERING. The customer states that the display in the instrument cluster or the BMW Head-Up Display is flickering. Autonomous switching through of the display contents on the right side of the instrument cluster can also occur.
• 10160351Apr 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. INCORRECT VEHICLE IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING. After programming the vehicle from i Level S18A-18-11-5xx to I Level S18A-19-03-5xx an incorrect vehicle model image is displayed in the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI).
• 10160350Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10160347Apr 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY. A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management system. This causes the red Check Control Message (CCM) "Replace Battery" to be illuminated. Software error in Dual Storage System Battery.
• 10160332Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. ERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN VOLTAGE FAULT STORED IN THE DME. The following faults are erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
• 10160295Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH DIGITAL KEY NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. After programming the vehicle it is suddenly not possible to unlock or lock the vehicle using the Digital Key or the Digital Key Card. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit.
• 10160294Apr 1, 2019Brakes, Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 01 19 dated April 2019.
• 10160270Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. HEAD UP DISPLAY TEMPORARY FAILURE. The Head-Up Display (HUD) fails temporarily while driving or after engine start. After restarting the vehicle the Head-Up Display works again. No relevant faults are stored. Software error in the Head-Up Display (HUD).
• 10160269Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR IN HEAD-UP DISPLAY IS FLICKERING. The customer states that the display in the instrument cluster or the BMW Head-Up Display is flickering. Autonomous switching through of the display contents on the right side of the instrument cluster can also occur.
• 10160268Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. INCORRECT VEHICLE IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING. After programming the vehicle from i Level S18A-18-11-5xx to I Level S18A-19-03-5xx an incorrect vehicle model image is displayed in the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI).
• 10160267Apr 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10160264Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY. A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management system. This causes the red Check Control Message (CCM) "Replace Battery" to be illuminated. Software error in Dual Storage System Battery.
• 10160249Apr 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. ERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN VOLTAGE FAULT STORED IN THE DME. The following faults are erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
• 10160226Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH DIGITAL KEY NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. After programming the vehicle it is suddenly not possible to unlock or lock the vehicle using the Digital Key or the Digital Key Card. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit.
• 10160225Apr 1, 2019Lane departure. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 01 19 dated April 2019.
• 10159150Mar 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. APPLE PAY WALLET- POP-UP WINDOW APPEARS IN THE IPHONE DISPLAY. If the customer's iPhone is placed in the center console phone tray which contains either the wireless charging station the NFC station or both; the "Apple Pay Wallet" pop-up window appears in the iPhone display.
• 10159146Mar 1, 2019Lane departure, Equipment. DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITED SUPPORT CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE. INFORMATION Part Number Description Quantity Refer to ETK KaFAS camera (Control unit and camera).
• 10159137Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. THE INCORRECT VEHICLE IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING. After programming the vehicle from i Level S18A-18-11-5xx to I Level S18A-19-03-5xx an incorrect vehicle model image is displayed in the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI).
• 10159136Mar 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. Additionally the audio source radio station or music track cannot be changed using the MFL. Normal functionality may possibly return after a sleep cycle or a battery reset.
• 10159131Mar 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL SEAL DEFORMED. The upper windshield cowl panel seal may appear deformed as shown below: The seal was not fully seated during installation allowing the convertible top to press the seal out away from the windshield when closed.
• 10159125Mar 1, 2019Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. SERVICE ACTION: CHECK ROUTING OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE (PWG) WIRING HARNESS. The wiring harness could get damaged by the PWG or the harness could hang-up on the pedal. Incorrectly routed wiring harness
• 10159121Mar 1, 2019Suspension. TAPPING AND/OR THUMPING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END. Tapping and/or thumping noises from the front end at approx.10-15 MPH while driving on a rough road surface. Unfavorable damper control of the EDC shock absorbers
• 10159117Mar 1, 2019Engine. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL MESSAGE. "Check engine oil level" Check Control message (ID961) appears when starting the engine and again at the end of a trip.
• 10153776Jan 1, 2019Electrical system. FAULT CODE 804417 CAUSED BY THE REMOTE KEY. When a short test is performed as part of a workshop visit for an unrelated situation.
• 10153698Dec 1, 2018Electronic stability control. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING OF THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL UNIT (DSC). The malfunction indicator light (MIL) in the instrument cluster
• 10154861Feb 1, 2018Air bags, Electrical system. AIR BAG WARNING LAMP FOR PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY. The air bag warning light (red) illuminates for 6 seconds. Additionally; the message "Front passenger restraint system" (ID 109) appears in the Check Control Module (CCM). The front passenger seat is not occupied when this warning appears.
• 10154859Feb 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). DEACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRULATION. Customer request for deactivation of the automatic air recirculation function.
• 10154848Feb 1, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. POWER WINDOW REVERSES WHEN CLOSING. When closing either of the front windows; the windows will anti-trap and reverse when approaching the fully closed position. Software sensitivity of the front window anti-trap mechanism.
• 10154825Feb 1, 2018Brakes. SERVICE ACTION PROGRAM THE IB (INTEGRATED BRAKE). Diagnostic software of the IB (formerly known as DSC) is not sufficient Software error.
• 10154759Feb 1, 2018Lane departure. INTERRUPTION OF AUTOMATED PARK ASSIST. Park Distance Control (PDC) distance tiles are displayed in the Central Information Display (CID); despite no actual obstacles being in close proximity to the vehicle.
• 10154758Feb 1, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE BMW DIGITAL KEY. After exchanging the Body Domain Controller (BDC); the digital keys are no longer correctly displayed in the vehicle's Central Information Display.
• 10154756Feb 1, 2018Equipment. CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE - PARKING ASSISTANCE RESTRICTED. Some car washes utilize an air curtain at the entrance. When passing through the air curtain; a Check Control Message (CCM) "Restricted parking assistance" may be displayed on vehicles with certain option codes.

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