2021 BMW Central Information Display Flickering TSB
A manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10200246, addresses customer reports of the Central Information Display flickering and the picture shifting in various 2021 BMW models, including the 330i, 330e, M340i, 430i, X2, M440i, Z4, and X1.
S'applique également à
- BMW 330e
- 2021
- BMW 430i
- 2021
- BMW M340i
- 2021
- BMW M440i
- 2021
- BMW X1
- 2021
- BMW X2
- 2021
- BMW Z4
- 2021
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Symptoms
Owners of certain 2021 BMW vehicles may observe their Central Information Display exhibiting unusual behavior. The primary symptom reported by customers is that the "Central Information Display is flickering and the picture is shifting." This can affect the visibility and usability of the infotainment system and other critical vehicle information.
Diagnosis
This manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10200246, indicates that the issue manifests as a visual disturbance on the Central Information Display. The problem is directly observable as the screen flickers or the image displayed on it appears to shift. This TSB serves to inform technicians about this specific customer complaint.
Owner Action
If you own a 2021 BMW 330i or another affected model and are experiencing the Central Information Display flickering, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. Reference manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10200246 when discussing the issue with your service advisor. They will be able to diagnose the problem and perform any necessary repairs or software updates as outlined by BMW.
Source: NHTSA ID 10200246
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.
Electrical System and Structure and Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 153 of 818 complaints (19%), including 14 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 electrical system and structure 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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