# BMW Driver's Guide

> Digital owner's manual and vehicle information for BMW models. (iPhone/iPad app by BMW.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmw-drivers-guide/id714042570 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BMW](https://appshunter.io/developer/505168748)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 16,999 App Store ratings · 138 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Canadian French and 26 more
- Released: 2015-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmw-drivers-guide/id714042570/reviews.md

## What is BMW Driver's Guide?

The BMW Driver's Guide provides important, model-specific vehicle information on selected BMW, BMW i and BMW M models*.

With just one click, you get the knowledge of how to operate the vehicle and its equipment. Explanatory animations, image searches, answers to frequently asked questions and much more complete the app.

By entering the vehicle identification number (VIN), the appropriate model-specific vehicle information is downloaded and is also available offline. You can manage multiple vehicles within the BMW Driver’s Guide. 
If you don’t have a vehicle identification number (VIN) then simply explore the BMW demo vehicle.

The BMW Driver's Guide at a glance:

• Complete, model-specific Owner’s Handbook, including navigation, communication and entertainment
• Explanatory animations and personalized How-to videos
• Explanation on indicator and warning lights
• Quick links and brief information
• 360° View: Explore interactively the interior and exterior of your BMW model 
• Search by topics
• Search by vehicle pictures to find functions
• Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Smart Scan for Apple iPhones: Point your mobile phone camera at an icon in the interior and receive information about the function
• Once downloaded, the BMW Driver’s Guide can also be used offline

*The BMW Driver's Guide is available for the following models:
• We support all BMW models starting from 2012 and partially offer support for older models

Supplementary information can be found in other brochures in the on-board documentation. 

The more familiar you are with the vehicle, the more confident you are on the road.
BMW wishes you a pleasant and safe driving.

## Key features

- Model-specific owner's handbook
- Explanatory animations and how-to videos
- Indicator and warning light explanations
- 360° interior and exterior views
- Search by topic or vehicle pictures
- Offline access via VIN download
- Smart Scan for function identification

## What do users think of BMW Driver's Guide?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent service
- 🚀 Version 2.7.7 working well
- 💡 Great app, useful
- 👍 Easy accessibility
- 👍 Convenient electronic manual

**Cons**

- 🐛 My Garage Never Works
- 🐛 iPhone 16 problems
- 🐛 Crashes on launch
- 🐛 Won't open after last update
- 🐛 Garbage app
- 🐛 VIN number doesn't work
- 🐛 Internet required, but why?
- 🐛 Can't add a car
- 🐛 Owners manual incorrect
- 🐛 No tech info
- 🐛 Very disappointing app overall
- 🐛 Videos without sound
- 🐛 Total garbage
- 🐛 Stopped working
- 🐛 Localization setting is WRONG!
- 🐛 A mediocre app just became completely useless
- 🐛 No VIN number found

**Commonly reported bugs**

- iPhone calendar
- False information
- Broken into my car
- Can not login!!
- Stopped working

**Most requested features**

- Add more cars
- Export the PDF manual into another App reader
- Add option to adjust miles to kms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 138)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmw-drivers-guide/id714042570/reviews.md

### 5/5 — بي ام

*2026-07-29, version 3.0.3*

رائع

### 2/5 — Why remove remote view

*2025-12-27, version 3.0.0*

I use to love this app.  I told all my friends,family member’s & coworkers how great this app is that own bmws.  Now the app barely works.  You remove remote viewing of the car which I love.  If I want to see my car thru the app I can no longer see my car in the app. Not good.  Fixed it. Put that option back please.

### 5/5 — Review

*2025-10-03, version 2.10.3*

Such a good website

### 1/5 — Error code 1021

*2025-09-05, version 2.10.2*

App won’t let me download info from car

### 1/5 — Error 1011

*2025-05-17, version 2.9.7*

Won’t download content

### 1/5 — Latest version doesn’t open

*2025-02-27, version 2.9.4*

Log in.  Log in successfully.  Press continue.  Loops back to log in.  Another successful software launch by BMW

### 4/5 — Good app but need fix 1 function

*2025-02-24, version 2.9.4*

Great digital manual super easy to locate info and go through. 

Only problem is the videos cannot be closed after opened up. Have to close the app and reopen to keep reading. Hope next update can add a close button for videos. I’m using iPad version of this app.

### 1/5 — 403 error

*2025-02-20, version 2.9.3*

Several weeks without able to log in as a “403 Forbidden” error appears when the app drives me to BMWUSA.com to introduce my credentials

### 3/5 — Siri search crashes the app

*2025-01-19, version 2.8.0*

Once I give Siri the topic to search the app crashes. Does t every single time. iPhone 15 pro max

### 1/5 — My Garage Never Works

*2024-11-21, version 2.8.0*

I don’t know what happens with the updates to the my garage section of the app, but for the past few months I have to try multiple times to actually log into the site. Latest I got an email for sale on connected drive services and no matter how I try to log in either thru the email link, app, or even website the site times out with no response. Hopefully they get their act together and put out a site that actually works.

## Frequently asked questions about BMW Driver's Guide

### What is the BMW Driver's Guide app?

The BMW Driver's Guide app provides model-specific vehicle information for selected BMW, BMW i, and BMW M models. It acts as a digital owner's handbook, offering details on operation, equipment, and features through text, animations, and videos.

### How do I get vehicle-specific information in the app?

You can enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to download the appropriate model-specific vehicle information. This allows the app to be used offline. If you don't have a VIN, you can explore a BMW demo vehicle within the app.

### Is the BMW Driver's Guide app free to use?

Yes, the BMW Driver's Guide app is free to download and use. It does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a straightforward reference experience for BMW owners.

### What types of information are included in the app?

The app includes the complete owner's handbook covering navigation, communication, and entertainment systems. It also features explanatory animations, personalized how-to videos, explanations of indicator and warning lights, and a 360° interactive view of the vehicle's interior and exterior.

### Which BMW models are supported by the app?

The app supports all BMW models starting from 2012, with partial support offered for older models. It is available for selected BMW, BMW i, and BMW M models.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2026-08-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0.3 — 2026-03-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0.1 — 2026-02-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.0.0 — 2025-12-02

The app has been updated with a refreshed design for improved usability and a more streamlined experience!

### 2.10.4 — 2025-10-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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