AI Damage2016 BMW B7 Alpina: common problems
The maker issued 33 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 33
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Communication. Infotainment, telematics, antennas after body repair.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
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…
- The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving
The following DSC fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: 480712 and/or 480715 and/or 480718 and/or 48071B They cannot be cleared, even though the wheel speed sensors work correctly and no problem can be…
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide…
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke…
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the…
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide…
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke…
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle…
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"…
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- Tec25 Wishbone Return
- Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
- MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
- MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
NHTSA lists 33 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW B7 Alpina?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 33 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 BMW B7 Alpina?
NHTSA lists 33 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 BMW B7 Alpina from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.