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2021 BMW Models Check Control Message 415 TSB

Owners of 2021 BMW models may encounter a false 'energy management' Check control message (ID code 415) upon entering their vehicle. This manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10205095, identifies a software issue as the cause. Consult your BMW dealer for diagnosis.

ByAhmet Topcu — Founder & Editor-in-ChiefAutomated summary2021 BMW 330i
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Symptoms of the BMW Check Control Message 415

Owners of various 2021 BMW models may experience a specific dashboard warning. The primary symptom is the "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) appearing falsely when you enter the vehicle. This message indicates a potential issue with the vehicle's electrical system or battery management, even when no actual fault exists.

Understanding the Issue

This manufacturer communication, identified as NHTSA ID 10205095, addresses a software-related problem. The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is triggered incorrectly due to a glitch in the vehicle's ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This means the warning is not indicative of a real hardware failure but rather a miscommunication within the car's electronic systems.

What Owners Should Do

If your 2021 BMW displays the "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415), it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealer. While the message is noted as being falsely displayed, a dealer can confirm the specific software issue and determine if your vehicle requires an update or further diagnosis. This ensures the correct resolution for the BMW Check control message 415.

Important Warnings

BMW is NOT notifying consumers directly about this specific manufacturer communication. Owners should proactively check with their dealer if they experience the "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) or have concerns about their vehicle's electrical system.


Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10205095

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, the system this article covers, accounts for 132 of 818 complaints (16%), including 13 for 2021.

Complaints by model year

Model years with the most complaints for the BMW 330i
2001116
200245
200377
2004113
2006219
201742
201832
201941
202053
202129

Most-reported systems

  1. Air Bags — 246
  2. Exterior Lighting — 153
  3. Electrical System — 132
  4. Engine — 89
  5. 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)
All 2021 recalls →

Recent owner reports about 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.

2021 BMW 330i owner, Apr 2026

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.

2021 BMW 330i owner, Apr 2026
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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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