2019 BMW 330I service bulletins & manufacturer communications

390 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 330I. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original fir…
  B010224 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Jun 26, 2026
• The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-servic…
  B010324 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued May 6, 2026
• The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from th…
  B010325 · Warranty extension · Structure · issued Mar 6, 2026
• It was found that the rubber mounts of the wishbone or the tension strut were not correctly pressed in due to a manufacturing fault at the supplier's end. This can lead to an acous…
  InVeh-InApp-Comm · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 5, 2026
• The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat …
  B720225 · Warranty extension · Air Bags · issued Jun 11, 2025
• A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the st…
  B010825 · Warranty extension · Structure · issued May 14, 2025
• The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from th…
  B010325 · Warranty extension · Structure · issued Apr 15, 2025
• The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat …
  B720225 · Warranty extension · Air Bags · issued Apr 9, 2025
• The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as deter…
  B011624 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2025
• The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as deter…
  B011824 · Warranty extension · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 2024
• For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the …
  B010324 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued Sep 12, 2024
• Evap system purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150
  B010324 · Warranty extension · Engine · issued May 2, 2024
• Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter a…
  B120721 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 4, 2024
• An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when ei…
  B640422 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 16, 2024
• The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  B510819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2024
• The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi…
  B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
• At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misalign…
  B360121 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 8, 2024
• The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 à  à ¢à  à  à  à  à  à ¢à  à  à  à  HU-H: Resetà  à ¢à …
  B610524 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 5, 2024
• A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault…
  B160123 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 5, 2024
• Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply…
  B521723 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 2024
• Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
  B011423 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 13, 2023
• Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter a…
  B120721 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 9, 2023
• Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: …
  B630821 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2023
• Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
  B630321 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2023
• In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay.
  B611320 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2023
• A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following faul…
  B160123 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
  B120323 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2023
• With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their …
  B090221 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2023
• After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
  B651523 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2023
• Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
  B610123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2023
• Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
  B514616 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2023
• Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates i…
  SIB660823 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2023
• When unlocking the vehicle, the welcome light in the headlight "lights up eratically."
  SIB630322 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2023
• In hot ambient conditions, if the engine was running for a prolonged time while the vehicle is stationary, a jolt may be experienced while lightly accelerating.
  SIB120123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2023
• Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
  B841422 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Mar 1, 2023
• The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE…
  B840822 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
  B651623 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Exterior rear lights do not work.
  B630917 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadver…
  B610923 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
  B610123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
  B320123 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2023
• There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower.
  B260422 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
  B240223 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021. Due to supply chain limitations, c…
  B652021 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2023
• Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year 2022 vehicles listed above were produced without the integrated touch scree…
  B650422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2023
• Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downw…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2023
• There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. The n…
  B260422 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2023
• Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
  B841422 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2022
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective November 10, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between August 8, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
  B841222 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2022
• Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
  B512222 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 1, 2022
• There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32F (0C) or lower.
  B260422 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2022
• A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
  B240222 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 2022
• After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
  B122519 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2022
• For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehi…
  B010919 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2022
• Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downw…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2022
• A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored…
  B652022 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Nov 1, 2022
• The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
  B651922 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2022
• According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy dete…
  B650414 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2022
• After programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background…
  B620322 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2022
• After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
  B611222 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2022
• Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downw…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2022
• Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
  B840822 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Sep 1, 2022
• Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2022
• Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downw…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2022
• When using Comfort Access 2.0 feature Lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the remote control/display key is inside the vehicle.
  SIB612219 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Aug 1, 2022
• The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
  SIB650922 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2022
• Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening…
  SIB662419 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2022
• On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 …
  SIB640921 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2022
• A rattling/droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated. Vibrations are felt in the driver's footwell.
  SIB640521 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2022
• Whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.
  SIB510822 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2022
• Starting mid-May 2022, the QR code on the tite sidewalls of Pirelli tires has been omitted due to patent reasons.
  SIB360222 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jun 1, 2022
• The customer finds an indication in themyBMWapp that the tires need service due to wear. Even afterreplacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app…
  SIB360122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2022
• BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Sof…
  SIB090121 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2022
• Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) …
  SIB011918 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2022
• The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance" Check Control Message.
  SIB660820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2022
• The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map No…
  SIB651312 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2022
• Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculat…
  SIB640222 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2022
• Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
  SIB610722 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2022
• BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In HybridElectric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 17…
  SIB610222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2022
• On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 …
  SIB640921 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2022
• A rattling noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated.
  B640521 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2022
• Sport mode is not displayed correctly in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like in Eco Pro mode). Software in …
  B620222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2022
• Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
  B610722 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2022
• 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
  B610121 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2022
• The customer finds an indication in the myBMWâ? app that the tires need service due to wear. Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBM…
  B360122 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2022
• The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
  B170121 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2022
• The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument clu…
  B121021 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2022
• The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.
  B110521 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2022
• Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Acti…
  B010722 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2022
• Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This component-specific limited emission warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
  B58N20N55S55 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2022
• After replacing tires and successfully programming the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) using the RDC tool to transfer the QR code information on the sidewall, the "back-end"…
  B360122 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2022
• The customer finds an indication in the â??myBMWâ? app that the tires need service due to wear. Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the m…
  B840222 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2022
• The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps…
  B661519 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2022
• When driving off from a standstill, a delayed or sluggish throttle response may be noticed sporadically.
  B340122 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2022
• The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
  B170121 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2022
• In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how t…
  B090321 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Feb 1, 2022
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Modul…
  B651221 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2022
• BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action on certain Model Year 2019-2020 BMW Plug-In Hybrid-Electric (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 25, 2019, and October 1…
  B610222 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2022
• After replacing and encoding the HOD electronics (Hands-on Detection), an incorrect parameter was transferred to the HOD electronics due to a coding error.
  B610122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2022
• The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump and alternator.
  B110521 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2022
• While using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) The device switches off due to over te…
  B840917 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2021
• The SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause…
  B840621 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2021
• Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2021
• SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
  B652121 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2021
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021. Due to supply chain limitations, c…
  B652021 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2021
• The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed, even though the remote control/display key was inside the vehicle.
  B612219 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2021
• ???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a mixt…
  B121221 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 1, 2021
• The customer complains that under moderate throttle application or on deceleration after throttle application, a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument clu…
  B121021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 1, 2021
• BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
  B090121 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2021
• BMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each …
  B001020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2021
• After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
  B640321 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2021
• The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
  B611621 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2021
• Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
  B610615 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2021
• In the affected vehicles, there is relative movement between the front side panel and the wheel arch cover while driving (depending on the driving profile).
  B410321 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 1, 2021
• Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Displa…
  B650919 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2021
• Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
  B640613 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2021
• In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how …
  B090321 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2021
• With the introduction of BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionalities or modifications in their fe…
  B090221 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2021
• Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 2021
• Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
  B610721 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 2021
• The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
  B511314 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 1, 2021
• When charging the vehicle with an Occasional Use Charger (OUC) after previously using a Wallbox charger,the selected charging current might not be displayed correctly in the instru…
  B120821 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2021
• The yellow CCM, ID code 42, lights up when starting the vehicle. ID code 00042: Brake system. It is possible to continue driving. Additional notes: Avoid abrupt braking as far as p…
  SIB340821 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2021
• After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less. This leads to perceived lower cooling p…
  SIB 64 03 21 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2021
• When the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up Display (HUD).
  SIB 62 03 21 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2021
• Check control message (CCM-ID 49) "You can continue driving. Drivetrain". In addition, the following information is shown on the Central Information Display (CID): "You can continu…
  SIB 61 09 21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
• The cigarette lighter is difficult or impossible to pull it out.
  SIB 61 08 21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
• The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or perform…
  SIB 61 04 21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
• 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if: a) The vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary p…
  SIB 61 01 21 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2021
• The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clear…
  B662919 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
• The BMW key card cannot be activated. The activation menu in the BMW iDrive is missing.
  B651721 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2021
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Modul…
  B651221 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2021
• The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting Febru…
  B840221 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2021
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Modul…
  B651221 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2021
• SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
  B651121 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2021
• Customer states the Central Information Display is flickering and the picture is shifting.
  B650821 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2021
• A rattling noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning is activated.
  B640521 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2021
• After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less. This leads to perceived lower cooling p…
  B640321 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2021
• The total electrically driven miles are lost/reset after the vehicle is programmed. This does not affect the total vehicle odometer reading.
  B620221 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2021
• Some of the vehicles listed above which were initially identified as requiring Recall Campaign 20V-601 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY to be performed and completed are now no longer includ…
  B612420 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 1, 2021
• Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
  B610721 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2021
• The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or perform…
  B610421 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2021
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 2, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW 3 Series vehicles that were produced between May 5, 2021 and May 26, 2021. Most of the aff…
  B410221 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2021
• On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
  B110120 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2021
• TELEMATICS UNIT RETROFIT TO 4G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be suppo…
  B840221 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2021
• REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App.
  B840220 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2021
• TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule…
  B840121 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2021
• BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period.
  B840120 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2021
• REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the…
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2021
• HU-H3 MGU RESETS DUE TO BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH SAMSUNG ANDROID 11 : The head unit resets when using various apps (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. Thi…
  B650721 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2021
• WHIRRING NOISES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL . When driving over rough road surfaces/cobblestones, there is a whirring/squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel-mounted air bag ass…
  B650521 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2021
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY: A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management system.…
  B610319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2021
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) UNIT: Software in the DSC unit could cause a reduction of brake regeneration for the next 40 drive (key) cycles.
  B340621 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued May 1, 2021
• B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is…
  B110321 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2021
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY: A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management system.…
  B610319 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2021
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) UNIT: Software in the DSC unit could cause a reduction of brake regeneration for the next 40 drive (key) cycles.
  B340621 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued May 1, 2021
• B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is…
  B110321 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 1, 2021
• RETROFIT SATELLITE RADIO (OPTION CODE SA655): The affected vehicles were produced with Preparation BMW Satellite Radio (option code SA 693) instead of with Satellite Radio (option …
  B650421 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2021
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASIC PROGRAMMING ABORT: While programming with the current ISTA version, there is a repeated programming abort for the instrument cluster (Kombi).
  B620121 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2021
• Washer Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
  B610615 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2021
• INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPEN DOORS: One or more doors may require increased effort to open.
  B510721 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2021
• TOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
  B662919 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Mar 1, 2021
• LED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED: The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. .
  B630318 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2021
• PROGRAMING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY: The 12 V battery's dual storage system (DSS) may contain a software error which intermittently causes a continuous r…
  B610321 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2021
• ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER UP FROM THE FRONT 12 V POWER SOCKET PLUG: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power s…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2021
• BMW REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS NOT OFFERED FOR INSTALLATION: The customer complains that the BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible in his/her vehicle, though the Remote…
  B090120 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Mar 1, 2021
• SPORADIC FAILURE OR CRACKING NOISE IN BASS SPEAKERS: No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
  B650121 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2021
• CONDENSATION IN TAILLIGHT: Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights
  B630321 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2021
• VOLT BATTERY MAINTENANCE: 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if: a) The vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed …
  B610121 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2021
• SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.
  B540819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2021
• LIN BUS FAULTS WITH EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE: Faulty exterior rearview mirror electronics have created a short on the LIN bus, damaging the mirror glass and causing fu…
  B511318 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2021
• TICKING NOISE FROM A-PILLAR AREA: A ticking noise is present in the A-Pillar and side mirror area when driving at speeds of approximately 40 MPH.
  B510321 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2021
• COMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
  B121318 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2021
• FALSE ALARM ACTIVATION TRIGGERED BY INTERIOR ULTRASOUND SENSOR: The DWA (anti-theft alarm) triggers for no apparent reason with all the vehicle's doors and windows closed.
  B650221 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2021
• CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an …
  B611320 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2021
• BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the 48 …
  B610121 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2021
• REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against th…
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2020
• ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
  B661820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
• ?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
  B652020 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2020
• ?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30…
  B640613 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2020
• REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against th…
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 1, 2020
• ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
  B661820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
• ?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
  B652020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
• ?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30…
  B640613 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT MEMORY CDC152: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operati…
  B620320 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
• WHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock Th…
  B611120 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 2020
• REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR: If the power supply to the steering gear is lost and the steering angle is greater than 15 degrees, a fault can occur in the steering system. This can le…
  B320620 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2020
• BMW REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS NOT OFFERED FOR INSTALLATION: The customer complaints that the BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible in their vehicle, though the Remote …
  B090120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2020
• TOP VIEW CAMERA: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line mark…
  B662919 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 1, 2020
• SURROUND VIEW - PARKING VIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY: After programming and shifting into reverse, there may be various sporadic concerns regarding the rearview camera and the…
  B661720 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Nov 1, 2020
• PARKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FAILED: When utilizing the Parking Maneuvering Assistance (PMA) system or during a parking maneuver, various check control messages (CCM) are displayed.
  B661620 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2020
• ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL - UNEXPECTED DECELERATION: Vehicle slows down (decelerates) unexpectedly while Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC) function is activated.
  B661520 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 2020
• HEAD UNIT RESETS WITH FAULT CODE B7F8F9 RESET WATCHDOG: Customer states the following about their vehicle: Active radio or music source is interrupted. The navigation is no longer …
  B650919 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2020
• HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CONDITION VERIFICATION (20V-601): After additional in-depth research and analysis of the corresponding data for these vehicles, we can safely conclude that the…
  B612420 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2020
• Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faul…
  B612315 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2020
• CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an …
  B611319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2020
• WHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock. T…
  B611120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2020
• SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.
  B540819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2020
• SUNROOF ROLLER SUNBLIND INOPERATIVE: The sunroof roller sunblind may not operate correctly. The roller sunblind cannot be opened from a fully closed position. The roller sunblind c…
  B540220 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2020
• FUEL FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN: The fuel filler door (aka flap) will not open. In rare cases, if the vehicle is locked using the remote control key and the fuel filler door is p…
  B512720 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2020
• REPLACE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER: Possible loss of engine output and illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
  B110320 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check…
  B660820 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE LEFT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the left rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check C…
  B660720 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2020
• ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will onl…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SEAT HEATING NOT ACTIVATED WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM: When preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (Remote Engine Start), the sea…
  B520720 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - CHECK REAR WINDOW: The rear window may not have been properly bonded. The rear window may not have been properly bonded to the body during production.
  B512620 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2020
• WHISTLE NOISE FROM FRONT DOORS WHILE DRIVING: There is a whistling noise present from either front door while driving at speeds of 60 mph. This can occur on one or both front doors…
  B512520 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2020
• TICKING NOISE FROM DRIVERS FOOTWELL DURING LIGHT BRAKING WHILE COASTING: A ticking sound can be heard from the drivers footwell while coasting with the engine OFF. The noise occurs…
  B341020 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE THE WISHBONE OR TENSION STRUT: An incorrectly pressed-in rubber mount in the wishbone, or hydraulic mount in the tension strut can lead to acoustic abnorma…
  B310120 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check…
  B660820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE LEFT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the left rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check C…
  B660720 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 1, 2020
• ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will onl…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SEAT HEATING NOT ACTIVATED WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM: When preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (Remote Engine Start), the sea…
  B520720 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - CHECK REAR WINDOW: The rear window may not have been properly bonded. The rear window may not have been properly bonded to the body during production.
  B512620 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2020
• WHISTLE NOISE FROM FRONT DOORS WHILE DRIVING: There is a whistling noise present from either front door while driving at speeds of 60 mph. This can occur on one or both front doors…
  B512520 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2020
• TICKING NOISE FROM DRIVERS FOOTWELL DURING LIGHT BRAKING WHILE COASTING: A ticking sound can be heard from the drivers footwell while coasting with the engine OFF. The noise occurs…
  B341020 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE THE WISHBONE OR TENSION STRUT: An incorrectly pressed-in rubber mount in the wishbone, or hydraulic mount in the tension strut can lead to acoustic abnorma…
  B310120 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electric…
  B611320 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2020
• KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated.
  B511219 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE THE WISHBONE OR TENSION STRUT: An incorrectly pressed-in rubber mount in the wishbone, or hydraulic mount in the tension strut can lead to acoustic abnorma…
  B310120 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2020
• REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against th…
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
• COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Comfort Access. Remote control functionality is restored by pressing any of the key but…
  B661919 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
• LANE DEPARTURE WARNING - STEERING INTERVENTION TOO STRONG: The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feel…
  B661519 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Aug 1, 2020
• HEAD UNIT RESETS WHEN NAVIGATION IS USED IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS: The head unit resets sporadically causing the CID to turn black and then starts up again after a short time with the …
  B651520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP - HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY: Please do not charge the vehicle high-voltage battery until further notice. There may be a potential issue in the welding process of the HV-mo…
  B611720 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
• ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is not able to power accessories using the 12 volt power socket. Design change to reduce short circuits and blown fuses.
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
• KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of the following faults stored: 138207- Active…
  B511219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2020
• EME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS: Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at Electrical…
  B122219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
• REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE: For BMW, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is the next consequent step with regard to digitalization and customer satisfaction. With the introduction of RSU, c…
  B090220 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2020
• NEW ECU VALIDATION NEEDED AFTER REPLACING CERTAIN CONTROL MODULES: With introduction of the new Headunit HU-H3 (MGU Media Graphics Unit), there is a new protection mechanism agains…
  B090218 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM TELEMATICS MODULE: A software error in the telematics control unit can result in an interruption in communication between the vehicle and the back end (BMW…
  B840420 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
• BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE APPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming vehicle with "20-03" software, BMW ConnecedDrive apps are no longer available in the head unit.…
  B651220 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
• NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best n…
  B650709 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: The audio source, radio station, or music track cannot be changed using the MFL. Normal functionality may possib…
  B620119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REWORKING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM CONNECTOR: The sealing plugs (aka sealing grommets) on the low-voltage connector to the high-voltage battery were incorrectly mou…
  B611620 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP - TRUNK LOCK SWITCH WIRING HARNESS: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 5, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles that were pr…
  B611520 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 2020
• VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
  B610419 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - CHECK SUNROOF SEALING: The sunroof frame may not have been properly sealed, causing a water leak into the vehicle. Improper sealing during production.
  B540120 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 2020
• NOISE FROM DYNAMIC STABILITY CTRL(DSC)UNIT WHEN DRIVING RAPIDLY OVER SPEED BUMP: When driving rapidly over a speed bump, the following issues may arise: 1. DSC pump noise 2. Power …
  B340620 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
• TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must b…
  B340517 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 1, 2020
• NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: All vehicles except the F48 (X1): While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside…
  B160319 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP: TRUNK LOCK SWITCH WIRING HARNESS: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 5, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles that were pro…
  B611520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2020
• VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
  B610419 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2020
• PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR AXLE BRAKE PADS WITH STANDARD BRAKES: The CBS data and Check Control (CC) message shows the rear axle brake pads are worn, and the vehicle has less than …
  B340320 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 2020
• REVERSING ASSISTANT LIMITATIONS: The Reversing Assistant function is not operating to customer expectations. Some possible customer concerns are: Vehicle does not avoid objects in …
  B661120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2020
• SURROUND VIEW WRONG VEHICLE DISPLAYED AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming the wrong vehicle model is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) when the Surround View is a…
  B660920 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2020
• CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharg…
  B610520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2020
• LIN BUS FAULTS WITH EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE: Any or all of these conditions may be present: A. The exterior rearview mirror glass is discolored or cracked B. The powe…
  B511318 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 2020
• JERKING OR SHUDDERING FROM THE DRIVELINE (XDRIVE TRANSFER CASE ATX13-X): There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low…
  B270220 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 1, 2020
• TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All mode…
  B130420 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP - STARTER MOTOR: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW 3 Series that were produced between March 6 2020 and March 11 2020. A star…
  B120820 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2020
• B58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert …
  B110120 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP - REPLACE OWNER'S MANUAL This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B00 09 20 dated May 2020. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective May 5 2020)…
  B000920 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2020
• REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
  B840220 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierg…
  B840120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• KAFAS04 (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS) LIMITATIONS: Various functions of the KAFAS (without radar installed) are not operating up to customer expectations.
  B661020 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Apr 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check…
  B660820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - REPLACE LEFT REAR SHORT RANGE RADAR SENSOR (SRR): The functionality of the left rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the Driving Assistance Check C…
  B660720 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• DEACTIVATION OF THE INTERIOR MOVEMENT DETECTOR/TILT ALARM SENSOR IS NOT POSSIBLE: Customer complains that the interior movement detector and the tilt alarm sensor system cannot be …
  B611420 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION - CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrica…
  B611320 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• WHEN LOCKING VEHICLE DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock The…
  B611120 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Apr 1, 2020
• RATTLE NOISE FROM DASHBOARD CENTER SPEAKER COVER: A rattle noise is present from the dashboard's center speaker cover. This may only occur during phone calls or with certain volume…
  B511420 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2020
• NOTICEABLE JERK WHEN DRIVING OFF IN ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) MODE: A noticeable jerk can be felt at 2-3 mph when driving off in ACC mode. Software in the Dynamic Stability Contr…
  B340220 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Apr 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP - REPLACE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP: Due to an assembly error the flange bolts for the high-pressure pump did not have the proper tightening torque applied.
  B130320 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2020
• CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are …
  B840214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2020
• REARVIEW CAMERA: SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated February 2020. When reverse gear is selected or the …
  B663119 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2020
• COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 19 19 dated May 2019. Vehicle cannot be unlocked/locked or started via Co…
  B661919 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2020
• DIAGNOSTIC HINT: DRIVING ASSISTANCE SUPPORT REDUCED CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISP: Driving Assistance support reduced Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed sporadically. All or som…
  B660320 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no …
  B652214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2020
• DISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID …
  B650820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2020
• CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at s…
  B610520 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2020
• SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B54 08 19 dated December 2019. The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sun…
  B540819 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2020
• TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate…
  B513016 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Apr 1, 2020
• INTERFERENCE NOISE WHEN FOLDING THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS: Interference noises (creaking groaning clicking) may be present when folding the side view mirrors in or out. Excessive frictio…
  B511020 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2020
• TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front…
  B340517 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2020
• DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated September 2019. The vehicle will run rough or hesi…
  B121318 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2020
• REARVIEW CAMERA. SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated October 2019. When reverse gear is selected or the r…
  B663119 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2020
• CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharg…
  B610520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2020
• COMFORT ACCESS & COMFORT GO DO NOT WORK SPORADICALLY IN WARM TO HOT TEMPERATURE: At warm to hot outside temperatures (above 60C° F) the customer may complain that the Comfort Acces…
  B610420 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2020
• ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is not able to power accessories using the 12 volt power socket. Design change to reduce short circuits and blown fuses.
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2020
• LIN BUS FAULTS WITH EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 13 18 dated February 2020. The exterior rearview mirror gl…
  B511318 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2020
• Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B12 33 14 dated February 2016. The Service Engine Soon light is on. There may also be a …
  B123314 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2020
• ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an eng…
  B110120 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2020
• SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B84 04 16 dated September 2016. One or all the following may be experienced in the vehicle: An …
  B840416 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2020
• REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
  B840220 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2020
• BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierg…
  B840120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2020
• DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS - DRIVING ASSISTANT PACKAGE: BMW of North America LLC has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 24 2019) on a small number of Model Year 20…
  B663519 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2020
• ACTIVE PARK DISTANCE CONTROL: SETTING MENU NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING. The activation setting for Active Park Distance Control (aPDC) is no longer available after progra…
  B660120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION: INSPECT AND REWORK ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS: Depending on the severity of the wiring damage this can lead to a multitude of electrical malfunctions and ind…
  B612119 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2020
• CLICKING NOISE FROM ROLLER SUNSHADE: When driving over rough road surfaces a clicking noise is present from the area of the roller sunshade of the sunroof. Insufficient grease for …
  B541619 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2020
• RATTLE NOISE FROM COWL TRIM: A rattle noise is present while driving from the cowl area under the windshield at temperatures below 50C°F. The rattle may be present from either or b…
  B510220 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2020
• SERVICE ACTION: APPLY CAVITY WAX PROTECTION INSIDE THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT: The corrosion protection applied to the inside of the front axle support during the manufacturing process…
  B310719 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2020
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following f…
  B111219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2020
• SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in t…
  B011319 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2020
• INCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximu…
  B621019 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 1, 2019
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software e…
  B620919 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2019
• GROANING NOISE FROM SUNROOF: A groaning noise is present from the sunroof glass panel while driving over rough road surfaces or during body flex. The noise may also be present whil…
  B541519 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2019
• SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.
  B540819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2019
• ENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter …
  B120319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM) CAMERA. A malfunction of the KAFAS camera can occur due to a voltage supply fault. This triggers a Check Contr…
  B662019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2019
• NO AUDIO IS AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS AFTER HEAD UNIT START UP: After programming vehicle no audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start-up. …
  B652219 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 1, 2019
• ENGINE SPEED DEPENDENT NOISE DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK: Integration level updated. There is an engine speed-dependent noise heard through the speakers during audio playback. Software e…
  B651019 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2019
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: Instrument Cluster (KOMBSP18) functions are intermittently inoperative including: On-board Computer (BC) button …
  B620119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2019
• Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There…
  B612315 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2019
• DOORS LOCKED WITH REMOTE CONTROL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed even though the remote control/display key was …
  B612219 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2019
• GROANING OR RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF TRUNK AREA. A groaning or rattling noise can be heard coming from the rear window acoustic seal area where the seal meets the trunk …
  B513619 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2019
• DELIVERY STOP: CHECK BLIND PLUGS. BMW of North America LLC has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 7 2019) on a small number of Model Year 2019 and 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles…
  B410619 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: APPLY CAVITY PROTECTION INSIDE THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT. The corrosion protection applied to the inside of the front axle support during the manufacturing process may…
  B310719 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2019
• DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS - MISSING OPTION CODE. Without Option Code SA5AU, Driving Assistant Professional is not enabled.
  B663519 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2019
• REARVIEW CAMERA: SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated, sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Informati…
  B663119 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2019
• WINDOWS WON'T OPERATE WITH DOORS OPEN, AND WHILE USING THE DIGITAL KEY/CARD. The customer complains that none of the windows will operate while any door is open. This only happens …
  B611919 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrica…
  B611319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2019
• SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING. What's New: The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize a…
  B540819 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2019
• DELIVERY STOP: CHECK BLIND PLUGS. BMW of North America, LLC has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 7, 2019) on a small number of Model Year 2019 and 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicl…
  B410619 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Oct 1, 2019
• CONNECTEDDRIVE: BMW APPS AND SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE. The BMW ConnectedDrive Services are no longer available in the vehicle nor are the BMW Apps displayed in the vehicle. Also "Upd…
  B841319 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2019
• DRIVER CAMERA SYSTEM: NO FACE DETECTED FAULT CODE. During vehicle diagnosis fault code 808607 (No face detected) may be stored in the Driver Camera System (DCS) control unit.
  B661419 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2019
• HU-H3 MGU HEAD UNIT DOES NOT START CID REMAINS BLACK: If the ignition is briefly switched off and without the vehicle entering sleep mode the MGU (Media Graphics Unit) head unit do…
  B651719 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY: In the event of an accident the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical…
  B611319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2019
• BLUETOOTH: VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS. Various Bluetooth connectivity concerns may sporadically occur. Some known concerns are as follows: Device(s) sporadically does not reconn…
  B841219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2019
• ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC): FRONT MID-RANGE RADAR FAULT CODE 48214E. Only after programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.19.1 or lower the fault code 48214E is set or stored in MidRang…
  B663019 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2019
• KAFAS STOPS RESPONDING AND FAILS PROGRAMMING: During programming of the vehicle the session aborts or the programming fails due to the KAFAS camera (Camera-based Driver Assistance …
  B662219 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2019
• Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g. potholes…
  B310514 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: REWORKING THE LOCK ON THE REAR LEFT DOOR. The screw connection for the left rear door lock may not have been torqued correctly. During vehicle production the screws…
  B512319 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Aug 1, 2019
• RATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE IN NEUTRAL This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 07 19 dated May 2019. The affected production range has been increased by 6 months. Rattli…
  B110719 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2019
• APPLE CARPLAY: WI-FI DISCONNECTS AND DOES NOT RECONNECT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 08 19 dated July 2019. The Wi-Fi connection is interrupted (disconnects) a…
  B840819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2019
• LANE DEPARTURE WARNING: STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION INSUFFICIENT. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) vibration of the steering wheel is not sufficient (too weak). Vibration actuator softwar…
  B661619 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Aug 1, 2019
• STATIONARY VENTILATION WILL NOT ACTIVATE AFTER PARKING. Activation of stationary ventilation is not possible after parking the vehicle.
  B640819 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2019
• NO INTERIOR HEATING FUNCTION WITH REMOTE START. Customer states that when the vehicle is started using Remote Engine Start the vehicle interior does not heat up despite customer he…
  B640719 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2019
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B62 01 19 dated March 2019. Updated I-level info. Ins…
  B620119 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2019
• SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING FROM TILT POSITION. The sunroof may reverse (anti-trap activates) when attempting to close from the vented position. This may only occur at high tempe…
  B540619 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2019
• APPLE CARPLAY: WI-FI DISCONNECTS AND DOES NOT RECONNECT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 08 19 dated July 2019. The Wi-Fi connection is interrupted (disconnects) a…
  B840819 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: Check KAFAS (Camera-Based Driver Assistance System) Camera installation: The KAFAS camera is not seated firmly in its mounting bracket on the windscreen allowing it…
  B662519 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jul 1, 2019
• REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access engine start is not possible and the vehicle may not start when placing the key again in the…
  B662419 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM) CAMERA: A malfunction of the KAFAS camera can occur due to a voltage supply fault. This triggers a Check Contr…
  B662019 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2019
• CC MESSAGE THAT FUEL TANK IS EMPTY AND RANGE IS ZERO WHILE THERE IS STILL FUEL: The customer states that sporadically the vehicle's remaining drive range is displayed as 0 miles ev…
  B620819 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2019
• Various check control (cc) messages for failure of driver assistance systems.
  B320619 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2019
• ERRONEOUS FAULT 1F2505 IS STORED IN THE DME This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B12 30 18 dated November 2018. This fault does not cause any drivability complaints or eng…
  B123018 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2019
• APPLE CARPLAY: WI-FI DISCONNECTS AND DOES NOT RECONNECT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 08 19 dated May 2019.
  B840819 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2019
• COMFORT ACCESS AND COMFORT GO NOT POSSIBLE. Vehicle cannot be opened/locked or started via Comfort Access. Electrostatic charge puts the remote control key into a deep sleep.
  B661919 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2019
• Service Information May 2019 Lights B63 06 19 Technical Service AMBIENT LIGHTING SETTINGS LOST AFTER RESTARTING.
  B630619 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING THE SIGNAL WIRE AT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. The lithium-ion battery in the dual storage system is connected to the terminal 30C to enable issuing a switch-o…
  B610919 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2019
• KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated.
  B511219 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2019
• Tapping and/or thumping noises from the front end at approx. 10-15 MPH while driving on a rough road surface. Unfavorable damper control of the EDC shock absorbers.
  B310219 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 1, 2019
• HIGH ENGINE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING. In rare circumstances after the engine is started with the Start-Stop button the engine speed may immediately increase to a high const…
  B122119 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2019
• BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
  B840719 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 1, 2019
• Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
  B840311 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2019
• INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
  B840214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2019
• APPLE PAY WALLET- POP-UP WINDOW APPEARS IN THE IPHONE DISPLAY This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 01 19 dated March 2019.
  B840119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2019
• BMW DIGITAL KEY CARD IS NOT DETECTED. BMW Digital Key card is not recognized or does not work.
  B661819 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2019
• LANE DEPARTURE WARNING: STEERING INTERVENTION TOO STRONG. The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe) which can create an uncomfortable feelin…
  B661519 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued May 1, 2019
• Service Information May 2019 Lights B63 05 19 Technical Service REAR LIGHTING/TRUNK CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES DISPLAY. Various check control messages are present related to the rear l…
  B630519 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2019
• NO BRAKING FORCE ASSISTANCE AFTER ENGINE START DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 480705 / 480706. When starting the vehicle. The red brake warning light lights up in the instrument clu…
  B340519 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued May 1, 2019
• DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective May 16 2019) on certain Model Year 2016-2020 BMW vehicles that have been produced between Jun…
  B122019 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2019
• Service Information May 2019 Engine B11 07 19 Technical Service RATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. Rattling noises coming from the oil sump and crankcase area when the engine i…
  B110719 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2019
• DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR IN HEAD-UP DISPLAY IS FLICKERING. The customer states that the display in the instrument cluster or the BMW Head-Up Display is flickering. Auto…
  B620319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• INCORRECT VEHICLE IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING. After programming the vehicle from i Level S18A-18-11-5xx to I Level S18A-19-03-5xx an incorrect vehicle…
  B620219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
  B612315 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY. A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management system.…
  B610319 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2019
• KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated.
  B511219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• ERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN VOLTAGE FAULT STORED IN THE DME. The following faults are erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
  B121119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2019
• Connecteddrive: remote 3d not working.
  B840319 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2019
• LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH DIGITAL KEY NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. After programming the vehicle it is suddenly not possible to unlock or lock the vehicle using the Digital Key or the Dig…
  B661219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 01 19 dated April 2019.
  B660119 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Apr 1, 2019
• DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR IN HEAD-UP DISPLAY IS FLICKERING. The customer states that the display in the instrument cluster or the BMW Head-Up Display is flickering. Auto…
  B620319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• INCORRECT VEHICLE IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING. After programming the vehicle from i Level S18A-18-11-5xx to I Level S18A-19-03-5xx an incorrect vehicle…
  B620219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
  B612315 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY. A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management system.…
  B610319 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS. A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated.
  B511219 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2019
• ERRONEOUS ELECTRIC FAN VOLTAGE FAULT STORED IN THE DME. The following faults are erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
  B121119 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2019
• Connecteddrive: remote 3d not working.
  B840319 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Apr 1, 2019
• LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH DIGITAL KEY NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. After programming the vehicle it is suddenly not possible to unlock or lock the vehicle using the Digital Key or the Dig…
  B661219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2019
• This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 01 19 dated April 2019.
  B660119 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Apr 1, 2019
• APPLE PAY WALLET- POP-UP WINDOW APPEARS IN THE IPHONE DISPLAY. If the customer's iPhone is placed in the center console phone tray which contains either the wireless charging stati…
  B840119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2019
• DRIVERS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITED SUPPORT CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE. INFORMATION Part Number Description Quantity Refer to ETK KaFAS camera (Control unit and camera).
  B660619 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Mar 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: REAR IHKA PANEL LOOSE. Rear IHKA (air conditioning control) panel is found incorrectly latched causing interference noise while driving.
  B640319 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 1, 2019
• THE INCORRECT VEHICLE IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER PROGRAMMING. After programming the vehicle from i Level S18A-18-11-5xx to I Level S18A-19-03-5xx an incorrect veh…
  B620219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2019
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. Additionally the audio source radio station or music track cannot be changed using the MFL. Normal functionality…
  B620119 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: CHECKING REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH. The power window switches are not latched correctly in the left and right rear door trim panels. During assembly the window switc…
  B610219 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2019
• DELIVERY STOP: DRIVER'S SIDE LANE CHANGE WARNING. The driver's side lane change warning indicator may not illuminate brightly enough to be visible under certain driving conditions.…
  B510719 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE UNDER BODY PANEL. An incorrect under body panel may have been installed during production.
  B510519 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2019
• CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL MESSAGE. "Check engine oil level" Check Control message (ID961) appears when starting the engine and again at the end of a trip.
  B120519 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 1, 2019
• FAULT CODE 804417 CAUSED BY THE REMOTE KEY. When a short test is performed as part of a workshop visit for an unrelated situation.
  B661918 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2019
• SOUND OUTPUT FAILS COMPLETELY AFTER PROGRAMMING. After programming the vehicle to Integration level (I-level) 18-07-5xx or 18-11-5xx.
  B650619 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2019
• SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING OF THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL UNIT (DSC). The malfunction indicator light (MIL) in the instrument cluster
  B340918 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Dec 1, 2018
• DEACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRULATION. Customer request for deactivation of the automatic air recirculation function.
  B640119 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2018
• LED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED. The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. See the photo below demonstrating the difference side to side. The light ca…
  B630318 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2018
• SERVICE ACTION PROGRAM THE IB (INTEGRATED BRAKE). Diagnostic software of the IB (formerly known as DSC) is not sufficient Software error.
  B340119 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Feb 1, 2018
• INTERRUPTION OF AUTOMATED PARK ASSIST. Park Distance Control (PDC) distance tiles are displayed in the Central Information Display (CID); despite no actual obstacles being in close…
  B660419 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Feb 1, 2018
• CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE BMW DIGITAL KEY. After exchanging the Body Domain Controller (BDC); the digital keys are no longer correctly displayed in the vehicle's Central Information Di…
  B660319 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2018
• CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE - PARKING ASSISTANCE RESTRICTED. Some car washes utilize an air curtain at the entrance. When passing through the air curtain; a Check Control Message (CCM) "…
  B660119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2018