What's New: Software Upgrades

January

2022

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.18

New Software Features:

Version 4.18 update includes more model year 2022 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations. Over 10,000 new special tests and 2,838 new system applications are also included.

Coverage Highlights:

2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
- Acura: TLX
- BMW: 228i Gran Coupe, Alpina B8 Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X1, Z4
- Buick: Enclave
- Cadillac: Escalade, Escalade ESV
- Chevrolet: Blazer, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse
- GMC: Yukon, Yukon XL
- Honda: Accord, CR-V, Passport, Ridgeline
- Hyundai: Accent
- Jaguar: E-Pace, F-Pace, F-Type
- Jeep: Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler
- Kia: K5, Seltos, Soul
- Land Rover: Range Rover Velar
- Lexus: UX200, UX250h
- Mini: Cooper
- Nissan: Altima, GT-R, Kicks, Maxima, Murano
- RAM: 2500, 3500, ProMaster City
- Subaru: Forester
- Toyota: Highlander, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma
Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
- 2022 Coverage
  - Subaru: Coverage added for 2022MY Ascent, Crosstrek and Impreza
  - Chrysler: Coverage added for 2022MY Ram trucks
  - Jeep: Coverage added for 2022MY Compass, Gladiator and Wrangler
  - GM: Coverage added for many 2022MY vehicles
  - Honda: Coverage added for 2022MY Accord, CR-V, Passport and Ridgeline
  - Lexus: Coverage added for 2022MY ES, GX and RX models
  - Nissan: Coverage added for 2022MY Armada
  - Subaru: Coverage added for 2022MY WRX STI
  - Toyota: Coverage added for 2022MY Sienna
  - Audi: Coverage added for many 2022MY vehicles
  - BMW: Coverage added for many 2022MY vehicles, including Mini Cooper
- 2021 Coverage
  - Volkswagen: Coverage added for 2021MY ID.4, and 2020MY A3 Quattro
  - BMW: Coverage added for 430i Gran Coupe
*All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

November

2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.17

Download the full release note here

New Software Features

Version 4.17 update includes model year 2022 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations. 8,679 new special tests and 6,500 new system applications are also included, as well as introduces enhanced coverage for Porsche vehicles

Coverage Highlights

Porsche coverage added - 2012-2022 911, 2017-2022 Boxster, 2017-2022 Cayman, 2020-2022 Spyder, 2011-2022 Cayenne, 2015-2021 Macon, 2010-2022 Panamera, 2020-2022 Taycan
2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
- Audi: A4 Quattro, A5 Quattro, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Quattro, A7 Sportback, etron Quattro, Q3, Q7, R8, RS Q8, RS5, RS5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7 Sportback, S5, S5 Sportback, S7 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, TT Quattro
- BMW: 330e, 430i Gran Coupe, 530e, 530e xDrive, 540i, 540ixDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, 745e xDrive, 840i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive, 840i xDrive Grand Coupe, Alpina B7, Alpina XB7, M340i, M340i xDrive, M4, M440i Gran Coupe, M440i xDrive, M440i xDrive Grand Coupe, M5, M550i xDrive, M760i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7
- Hyundai: Elantra, Santa Cruz, Tucson
- Infiniti: Q50, QX50, QX55, QX80
- Jaguar: I-Pace
- Land Rover: Defender 110, Defender 90, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport
- Lexus: ES250, ES300h, ES350, GX460, RX350, RX350l, RX450h, RX450hl
- Nissan: Leaf, Rogue
- Toyota: Avalon
- Volvo: S60, V60 Cross Country, XC 40, XC 60, XC 90
Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
- 2022 Coverage
  - GM: all feature Coverage added for many vehicles
  - Honda: all feature Coverage added for Pilot
  - Toyota: all feature Coverage added for many vehicles and also 2016-2018MY Mirai
  - Alpha Romeo: all feature Coverage added for Giulia and Stelvio
  - Audi: all feature Coverage added for Q5 and Q8
  - BMW: all feature Coverage added for 330i, 750i, X3 and X5
  - Volkswagen: all feature Coverage added for Atlas and Tiguan
- 2021 Coverage
  - Volkswagen: Coverage added for 2021MY ID.4
  - GM: coverage added for 2021MY GMC Savana 6.6L
*All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

Software Highlights:

This update corrects a compatibility issue GM Techline Connect software (J2534 compliant products)
Saved and Shared Reports will now be in PDF format
Improved Generic OBDII protocol search performance
Improved Quick Scan DTC description lookup to find DTC matches more frequently
Test Reports
- Capture, save, and print critical information on Test Completion reports such as VIN, odometer, Tech ID, Repair Order Number and more for better reporting and processing.
- Add up to four custom fields and personalize reports.

October

2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.16

Download the full release note here

New Software Features:

Version 4.16 update includes model year 2022 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations. 107 new special tests and 7,683 new system applications are also included

Coverage Highlights:

2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
- Acura: ILX & MDX
- Audi: Q5 PHEV, Q5 Sportback, Q8
- BMW: 330i Xdrive, 750i Xdrive, X3, X5
- Buick: Envision
- Cadillac: CT5
- Chevrolet: Silverado 2500 HD
- Honda: Civic, Pilot
- Kia: Stinger
- Nissan: Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder
- Subaru: Ascent, Crosstrek, WRX, Sti
- Toyota: 4Runner, Camry, Corolla, GR Supra, Prius, Prius AWD-e, Prius Prime
- Volkswagen: Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan
Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
- 2022 Coverage
  - GM: all feature Coverage added for many vehicles
  - Honda: all feature Coverage added for Pilot
  - Toyota: all feature Coverage added for many vehicles and also 2016-2018MY Mirai
  - Alpha Romeo: all feature Coverage added for Giulia and Stelvio
  - Audi: all feature Coverage added for Q5 and Q8
  - BMW: all feature Coverage added for 330i, 750i, X3 and X5
  - Volkswagen: all feature Coverage added for Atlas and Tiguan
- 2021 Coverage
  - Mercedes: Front Camera Coverage added for Atlas and Tiguan
*All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.