No complaints are listed for the 2018 BMW B7 Alpina. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW B7 ALPINA.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Manufacturer communications
221 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 91 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 78 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 25 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 16 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 14 |
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| STEERING | 14 |
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| ENGINE | 13 |
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| STRUCTURE | 11 |
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10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The 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 A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10242691
Date: 2023-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
10242694
Date: 2023-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
10242698
Date: 2023-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.
10239595
Date: 2023-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
10239599
Date: 2023-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
With 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.
10239602
Date: 2023-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
A 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.
10239604
Date: 2023-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
10239611
Date: 2023-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Headlight 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
10239614
Date: 2023-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
The 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.