Johnny Bench

Ya think? I'll just have to pass that by a Genius again. He specifically mentioned the new 2019 X5. Someone's lieing.

Lots of *******s around here especially those who are control freaks quick to censor those who disagree with them and enjoin in what is called "trolling". You're accusing me of the **** you start at the Bimmer forum.

TheTurtleBoy

Sorry you must be thinking of yourself, I have never started anything there or here, just trying to make sure everyone has accurate information. I think for the sake of this thread we should stop posting about the BMW software and you can call the Genius and realize you misheard. As told to you this morning on the BMW forum by another member, iDrive software updates are currently only done at a dealer and not OTA.

Johnny Bench

Enough of this off topic talk. I posted the 3 ways of how to update the software and OTA is one of them. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6#post24501166

This ability might be another consideration for someone still on the fence regarding a X5 or X8.

Johnny Bench

TheTurtleBoy

And your post is 100% wrong. As mentioned in my first post, the X5 has the ability to do OTA updates but none have been pushed out like that so far and there is no timetable for doing so.

jrjunior31

GK12345EMAIL

That must just be a google maps update, which I get in the Q7 also (since I pay for that feature)

I think I have had 2-3 of those in my nearly 3 years of ownership.

Thanks

Audirings4

JetBlue

Interesting discussion, I currently own a 2019 X5. There are major SW issues with the line right now including issues with the KAFAS camera (controls driver's assistance systems), Apple CarPlay problems and various electrical issues (Keyless entry intermittently working, Hill Descent Control turning on/off randomly while on the highway, etc). Some of these are endemic across the line, others are limited to our specific vehicle. We have had 15+ BMW's over the last several years and this is only the second with any major issues. It is very clear that they rushed it to market before the SW functionality was fully QA'd.

That said, it is an absolutely beautiful vehicle and drives incredibly well. The new X5 and M5 really mark a return to form for BMW and I am anxiously awaiting the new M3 release. We are considering a Q8 as a replacement vehicle for our 2019 X5 since the issues have become too much and the true SW fixes will not be available until at least May/June. I assume that we will see some early adopter issues there as well, but hopefully not as severe.

TheTurtleBoy

Check with your dealer to see if they can update you. The big release (2019/3.22) came out the other week and so far people seem to be reporting that it solves many, if not all, issues. Obviously wouldn't help with the KAFAS camera since that needs to be replaced if it was part of the original lots that were defective. Good luck and hopefully they can get you taken care of.