2021 BMW 330i Right Rear SRR Sensor Fault
BMW has issued a manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10182625) regarding a potential issue with the right rear Short Range Radar (SRR) sensor in certain 2021 BMW models, including the 330i. This can lead to a "Driving Assistance Check Control Message" appearing on the dashboard.
Also applies to
- BMW 330e
- 2021
- BMW 530e
- 2021
- BMW 530i
- 2021
- BMW 540i
- 2021
- BMW 740i
- 2021
- BMW M340i
- 2021
- BMW M550i
- 2021
- BMW M760i
- 2021
- BMW M8
- 2021
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BMW has released a manufacturer communication, identified as NHTSA ID 10182625, detailing a service action for certain 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW 330i. This communication addresses a specific issue related to the vehicle's driving assistance systems.
This 2021 BMW 330i manufacturer_communication highlights a potential problem that could affect the safety and functionality of your vehicle's advanced driver-assistance features.
Symptoms
Owners of affected vehicles may observe a "Driving Assistance Check Control Message" displayed on their instrument cluster. This message indicates a potential issue with one of the vehicle's driving assistance components, specifically the radar system.
The Issue
The core of the problem lies with the right rear Short Range Radar (SRR) sensor. According to the manufacturer communication, the functionality of this sensor could be reduced. A compromised SRR sensor can impair the performance of various driving assistance features that rely on its input, leading to the warning message.
Repair Procedure Summary
To resolve the issue and restore full functionality, the service action outlined in the 2021 BMW 330i manufacturer_communication involves replacing the right rear SRR sensor. This procedure ensures that the vehicle's driving assistance systems operate as intended, clearing the "Driving Assistance Check Control Message."
What Owners Should Do
If you own a 2021 BMW 330i or another affected 2021 BMW model and have observed the "Driving Assistance Check Control Message," it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. They can confirm if your vehicle is part of this service action and arrange for the necessary inspection and replacement of the right rear SRR sensor as specified in manufacturer communication 10182625.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communication 10182625.
What BMW 330i owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 16 model years.
- 818
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 863
- Service bulletins
- 30
- Crashes reported
- 38
- Fires reported
- 36
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
29 complaints, the 10th most of 16 model years on file. Owners reported 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility and Electrical System and Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 142 of 818 complaints (17%), including 13 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 116 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 45 | |
| 2003 | 77 | |
| 2004 | 113 | |
| 2006 | 219 | |
| 2017 | 42 | |
| 2018 | 32 | |
| 2019 | 41 | |
| 2020 | 53 | |
| 2021 | 29 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 246
- Exterior Lighting — 153
- Electrical System — 132
- Engine — 89
- Power Train — 44
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 25V636000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025) — Park outside
- 23V584000 — Electrical System (Aug 2023)
Recent owner reports about equipment adaptive/mobility and electrical system and equipment
The contact owned a 2021 BMW 330i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
Read owner complaints →I phoned BMW today for an update on this recall. After 6 months, Manufacturer still does not have a fix or repair for your recall 25V636000 and no solution date. This is completely unacceptable.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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