2021-2023 BMW 3 Series Erratic Welcome Light TSB
BMW has released Technical Service Bulletin 10236233 addressing an issue where the welcome light in the headlights of certain 2021-2023 BMW 3 Series models lights up erratically when the vehicle is unlocked. This communication details the reported symptom.
Gilt auch für
- BMW 330e
- 2021–2023
- BMW 330i
- 2021–2022
- BMW M340i
- 2021–2023
Symptoms of Erratic Welcome Light
Owners of certain 2021-2023 BMW 3 Series models may observe that the welcome light in the headlight "lights up eratically" when the vehicle is unlocked. This behavior specifically occurs as part of the vehicle's welcome sequence. If you notice your BMW 3 Series erratic welcome light, it aligns with the condition described by BMW.
Manufacturer Communication TSB 10236233
BMW has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 10236233 to document this specific symptom. This communication acknowledges that the welcome light in the headlight may exhibit erratic illumination when the vehicle is unlocked. The TSB serves to inform technicians about this condition, ensuring they are aware of the reported BMW 3 Series erratic welcome light behavior.
What Owners Should Do
If your 2021-2023 BMW 3 Series is experiencing an erratic welcome light, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. Mentioning TSB 10236233 can help streamline the diagnostic process. While the current communication primarily describes the symptom, your dealer can check for any related service actions or updated information regarding this issue.
Source: NHTSA ID 10236233
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 2023 model year
4 complaints, the 15th most of 16 model years on file. Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Exterior Lighting and Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 266 of 818 complaints (33%), including 2 for 2023.
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 116 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 45 | |
| 2003 | 77 | |
| 2004 | 113 | |
| 2006 | 219 | |
| 2017 | 42 | |
| 2018 | 32 | |
| 2019 | 41 | |
| 2020 | 53 | |
| 2023 | 4 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 246
- Exterior Lighting — 153
- Electrical System — 132
- Engine — 89
- Power Train — 44
Latest recalls for the 2023 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 23V118000 — Electrical System (Feb 2023)
Recent owner reports about exterior lighting and electrical system
I own a 2023 BMW 330i xDrive. The factory passenger-side/right-front inner LED daytime running light has failed while the other headlight functions continue to operate normally.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2023 BMW 330I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair.
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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