2023 BMW Alpina XB7

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10242967BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
• 10242696?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
• 10242695?Various concerns about the third row of seats.
• 10242694?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
• 10242691?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
• 10242688?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."
• 10242685?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective August 8, 2023: Roller Cam Follower.
• 10242533?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop for BMW X5, X6, X7, and 7 Series sedan vehicles that were produced between July 7, 2023 and August 15, 2023. Usage of the Highway Assist function (option code 5AX) is not possible.
• 10242532BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: KNEE AIRBAG.
• 10242531?During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating System 8.5 and returned to customers without making them aware of the change.
• 10242530A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears.
• 10242525The interior lights in the rear of the passenger area do not work.
• 10241370During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating System 8.5 and returned to customers without making them aware of the change.
• 10241368Various concerns about the third row of seats.
• 10239614The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
• 10239611Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
• 10239610Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
• 10239603BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
• 10239602A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
• 10239601BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
• 10239600Due to a manufacturing defect in the ignition coil BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 1, 2023) on a small number of Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles.
• 10239599With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
• 10238092"After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform Automatic Driving) and cannot be deleted. A Check Control message ""Driver assistance"" is displayed in the central information display. "
• 10238091BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 28, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The issue involves the Active Crash Safety Module (ACSM) sensor.
• 10238087The reading lights for the second and third row seating activate automatically without customer input.
• 10238083Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
• 10238081Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
• 10238080Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller. That one provides an imprecise voltage measurement, which the main controller interprets as a fault.
• 10238077Upon opening or closing (i.e., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard from either the driver and/or passenger side.
• 10238075In the affected vehicles, faulty spindle drives for the tailgate (lower section) may have been installed, which can fail over time.
• 10238074Due to prolonged, normal body flex acting on the vehicle during its service life, a small indentation and/or a crack can form in the body sheetmetal in the right rear wheelwell (aka wheel house). Potential water ingress and a risk of corrosion is possible.
• 10238073DSCi units which potentially have a faulty hydraulic valve were installed in the vehicles. The affected units may activate a sporadic red-colored Check Control Message.
• 10238063Interim Class Action Settlement F95/96, G05/G06/G07 front center console cupholder United States District Court Central District of California.
• 10236236Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected.
• 10236232The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 805BA2- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 right
• 10236229Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors was switched to another controller.
• 10236228The hazard light (aka emergency flasher) button gets stuck in the ON or OFF position when actuated.
• 10236221Engine cranks but will not start.
• 10235206Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).

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