2016-2019 BMW 7 Series Lane Departure Warning Sensor 6819062
Specifications
OEM number
6819062
Donor year
2016
Body style
Sedan
Fuel
Gas
Engine size
4.4 L
Transmission
Auto
Drivetrain
AWD
Suspension
Air
Trim
Xdrive m package
Donor mileage
87000
Paint code
A89 Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect
About this part
Also known as
Lane Change Warning Sensor
Blind Spot Radar
Lane Departure Module
Short Range Radar Sensor
Blind Spot Sensor
Driver Assistance Module
Active Driving Assistant Sensor
What this part does
The Lane Departure Warning Sensor is a high-frequency radar module that monitors the adjacent traffic lanes and blind spot areas. Mounted securely behind the rear bumper cover on the left or right side, it calculates the distance and speed of vehicles approaching from behind. It communicates directly with the main driver assistance system to trigger visual alerts in the exterior mirrors and tactile feedback through the steering wheel vibration generator.
When this module fails, the vehicle will typically disable the lane change warning, blind spot monitoring, and active cruise control functions. A malfunction will trigger a persistent driver assistance restricted message on the iDrive display and store a specific fault code in the vehicle's diagnostic system. Physical impacts to the rear bumper or water ingress from compromised seals are the most common causes of failure for these radar units.
Fits these vehicles
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 7 Series (G11, G12) | 2016-2019 | 4.4L |
| BMW | 7 Series (G11, G12) | 2016-2019 | 3.0L |
| BMW | 5 Series (G30) | 2017-2019 |
OEM and interchange numbers
6819062
66326819062
Before you order
Verify that your original part number exactly matches 6819062 before purchasing. BMW utilizes several different radar sensors depending on the specific options code (such as S5ATA or S5AUA Driving Assistant Plus), and they are not interchangeable.
This module requires professional initialization and calibration using ISTA or a high-end bi-directional scan tool after installation. It must be coded to the vehicle's central computer, and the radar alignment must be electronically verified to ensure accurate distance calculation. Installing the sensor without performing the calibration routine will leave the system in a disabled state with dashboard warnings.
