2021 BMW SiriusXM Not Working Issue
A manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10200247, addresses an issue where the SiriusXM satellite radio in certain 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW 330i, is not working and does not display a channel list. Owners experiencing this problem should contact their BMW dealer for diagnosis and…
Also applies to
- BMW 330e
- 2021
- BMW 430i
- 2021
- BMW 530e
- 2021
- BMW 530i
- 2021
- BMW 540i
- 2021
- BMW 740i
- 2021
- BMW 840i
- 2021
- BMW M3
- 2021
- BMW M340i
- 2021
- BMW M4
- 2021
- BMW M440i
- 2021
- BMW M5
- 2021
- BMW M550i
- 2021
- BMW M760i
- 2021
- BMW M8
- 2021
- BMW M850i
- 2021
- BMW X3
- 2021
- BMW X4
- 2021
- BMW X5
- 2021
- BMW X6
- 2021
- BMW X7
- 2021
- BMW Z4
- 2021
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Symptoms
Owners of certain 2021 BMW models may notice that their SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list. This issue affects the functionality of the vehicle's entertainment system, specifically the satellite radio service.
Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions
This issue, documented under manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10200247, points to a problem with the vehicle's equipment related to adaptive/mobility features, electrical systems, and software. The primary symptom is the complete failure of SiriusXM satellite radio functionality, including the inability to see or select channels.
Repair Procedure Summary
While specific repair steps are not detailed in the summary, addressing the "2021 BMW 330i manufacturer_communication" typically involves a diagnostic process at an authorized BMW service center. Technicians will likely inspect the relevant electrical components, including the radio/tape deck/CD unit, and check for any software-related issues affecting the SiriusXM service. The repair may involve software updates or replacement of faulty components within the electrical system or adaptive equipment.
Owner Action
If you own a 2021 BMW and are experiencing the symptom where your "SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list," it is recommended to contact your local authorized BMW dealer. Inform them about the issue and mention manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10200247. Your dealer will be able to diagnose the specific cause and perform the necessary repairs to restore SiriusXM functionality.
NHTSA ID: 10200247
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 Equipment and Electrical System, 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 equipment and electrical system
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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