AI Damage2019 BMW B7 Alpina: common problems
The maker issued 221 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 221
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
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 sunroof will not operate in either direction
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction
- 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.
- 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
- In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical…
In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay.
- A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system…
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…
- With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service…
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.
- Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship…
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.
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
NHTSA lists 221 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 2019 BMW B7 Alpina?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 221 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 BMW B7 Alpina?
NHTSA lists 221 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 2019 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 2019 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.