The BMW 3 Series Remote Software Upgrade allows you to update your vehicle's software to access new features, functional enhancements, and quality improvements. This ensures your BMW 3 Series remains up-to-date with the latest technology and safety functions.
This chapter describes model-specific equipment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the future, even if they are not present in your BMW 3 Series. For more information on vehicle equipment, refer to page 8 of the manual.
Remote Software Upgrade updates the entire software of the vehicle, making new functions, enhancements, or quality improvements available. BMW recommends performing the upgrade as soon as it becomes available for your BMW 3 Series.
The BMW 3 Series can search for updates automatically in the background or manually through:
Upgrades can be downloaded automatically, or via the BMW app to a mobile device and then transmitted to the vehicle. This is especially helpful in areas with limited network reception.
Installing the Remote Software Upgrade on your BMW 3 Series requires that certain prerequisites are met, including sufficient battery charge, correct temperature, and the vehicle being parked safely. The installation may take around 20 minutes and the vehicle cannot be used during this process.
Upgrades can be installed immediately or with a timer to complete during a configured time, like at night. The timer ensures the vehicle meets all functional prerequisites before installation starts automatically.
While the upgrade is in progress, many functions of the BMW 3 Series are temporarily unavailable. Always ensure you have planned your trip accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
