BMW 230i Service Bulletins
158 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 11, 2026•Document ID: 11033031Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B180125
- Date Added:
- June 1, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDISCOLORIZATION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 6, 2026•Document ID: 11032729Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010126
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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 first in-service / delivery date.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - May 5, 2026•Document ID: 11032744Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652025
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - May 5, 2026•Document ID: 11032730Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010224
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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-service date.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - May 4, 2026•Document ID: 11032743Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641224
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the entire front center dash vent assembly; which in some applications, also included the IHKA control module.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - May 4, 2026•Document ID: 11032740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630925
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambient lighting strips (examples circled) may no longer function properly.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 13, 2026•Document ID: 11031578Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651226
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter updating the vehicle to I-level …25-07-5XX, the spoken language of the navigation instructions changes from the set language for the voice assistant without the customer initiating the change.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 6, 2026•Document ID: 11031577Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650926
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer reports that the Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) does not respond to the "Hey BMW" wakeup word, or to the push-to-talk (aka voice activation) button on the steering wheel. Also, various voice commands are possibly not correctly executed.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 6, 2026•Document ID: 11031574Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B320123
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - March 19, 2026•Document ID: 11030305EmissionsENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (OBD)
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 18, 2026•Document ID: 11030309Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630925
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A39 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 6 804A3E – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 11
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 17, 2026•Document ID: 11030311Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650726
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): “Storage space running out”.Afterwards, apps can no longer be updated, and additional content can no longer be loaded.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 17, 2026•Document ID: 11030308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630725
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe check control message(s) for the (brakelights, taillights, side lights, turn indicator,daytime driving lights) taillamps (highlightedin orange in the photo) is intermittentlydisplayed. Possible fault codes entries 80801E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty 80819E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty 80831E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty 80849E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 11, 2026•Document ID: 11030061EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - February 23, 2026•Document ID: 11029068Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B330125
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary“Rattling” noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 20, 2026•Document ID: 11029070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610126
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDuring vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 17, 2026•Document ID: 11028926Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650326
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn Augmented View, the arrows are rotated by 180° (shown inverted below) when displayed on the CentralInformation Display (CID).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 11, 2026•Document ID: 11028927Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652725
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 2, 2026•Document ID: 11028925Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610126
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySITUATION During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 29, 2026•Document ID: 11027998Service CampaignEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630126
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop Rear Lights
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