NHTSA ID Number: 11026705
Manufacturer Communication Number: ReleaseNotes_2511_US_BMW
TSB/Document Date: 2025-12-20
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2025-11 Remote Software Upgrade.
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BMW
Release Notes 11/25
Summary
Feature Upgrade:
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Feature Upgrade: Automatic Start/Stop Function
Feature Upgrade: NACS Charging Station Support
Feature Upgrade: Charging Stations POI Filter
Feature Upgrade: Vehicle Apps
Feature Upgrade: Smart Opener
Feature Upgrade: IPA with Two New Voices
Feature Upgrade: IPA Female Voice By Default
Quality improvement & Service Task:
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Quality Improvement: General quality and error correction
Notes on Remote Software Upgrade
This Remote Software Upgrade updates existing functions to the latest
technical standards. New features depend on your installed equipment, which
you can review in your BMW
Owner's Manual, at your service center, or
through BMW
ConnectedDrive Customer Relations.
The update automatically refreshes installed BMW
ConnectedDrive apps and
the Integrated Owner's Manual. Be aware that control messages may appear
due to system restarts, such as powertrain malfunctions. If these messages
persist on subsequent trips, contact your service center.
For BMW
Plug-in Hybrids and electric vehicles, charging processes might be
interrupted and not automatically resumed if you update while charging.
Note that unapproved conversions, retrofits, engine tuning, or special coding
may be lost or cause issues due to the upgrade. BMW
of North America, LLC
and service centers are not liable for any resulting damage. After installation,
privacy settings may revert to factory defaults, so check and adjust them as
needed. Remember, driver assistance systems do not replace your
responsibility while driving.
BMW
Release Notes 11/25
Feature Upgrade: Automatic Start/Stop Function
You can now activate or deactivate the
Automatic Start/Stop function even
quicker. Simply hold down the direct
access button for the driving settings in
the center console or say “Hey BMW
,
deactivate engine start/stop”. A pop-up on
the control display confirms the
successful action. The Automatic
Start/Stop function is deactivated until the next engine start.
Feature Upgrade: NACS Charging Station Support
This upgrade enables your BMW
to
charge at stations equipped with the
North American Charging Standard
(NACS). This means access to any
networks which use this standard,
including Tesla
Superchargers. To use
NACS chargers, an additional adapter is
required. Check your My BMW
app
Message Center for updates once BMW
approved adapters are available.
Feature Upgrade: Charging Stations POI Filter
You can now filter charging stations in
your BMW
navigation by nearby
locations such as cafés, restaurants, or
supermarkets. Simply open “Filter
options” at the top right of the search
and select the new “Nearby” filter to set
your preferences. Your BMW
will then
display matching charging stations. The
filter resets automatically for your next search.
BMW
Release Notes 11/25
Feature Upgrade: Vehicle Apps
The “Vehicle” tab in the “All Apps” menu
on your BMW
control display is now
more clearly structured. It focuses on
key settings such as lights, climate
control, doors, and windows. All other
functions remain available under “All
Apps.
Feature Upgrade: Smart Opener
After this update, your BMW
will
respond more precisely to your foot kick
under the cargo area and open the
tailgate even more reliably. Simply move
your foot dynamically back and forth at
the center of the bumper, then place it
back down. Your BMW
flashes to
confirm, and the tailgate opens
automatically. The Kick-to-Open feature works when your Digital Key or
vehicle key is with you.
Feature Upgrade: IPA with Two New Voices
Your BMW
now features a new female
and male voice for the Intelligent
Personal Assistant. Select your
preferred voice in the Personal Assistant
menu, and enjoy faster, more accurate
responses to “Hey BMW
.” Press the
microphone button or use the Personal
Assistant menu to start the one-time
setup. A required language package will download automatically after the
update.
BMW
Release Notes 11/25
Feature Upgrade: IPA Female Voice By Default
Following feedback from the BMW![]()
community, the Intelligent Personal
Assistant will now default to the female
voice after this update. If you previously
selected the male voice, it will switch
automatically. Both male and female
voices remain available and can be
changed anytime in the BMW
Intelligent
Personal Assistant app. A required language package will download
automatically shortly after the update.
Quality Improvement: General quality and error correction
This software update brings your BMW
up to date, rectifies errors and prevents security
gaps, for an improved driving experience. This update is recommended for everyone.
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