BMW 228i Service Bulletins
109 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 1, 2022•Document ID: 10227558Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611222
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
Associated Products (52)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225128Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsCOMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840822
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225126Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (51)Associated Documents - September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225118Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611722
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle using ISTA version 4.36.2x, the vehicle will not enter a sleep cycle.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224210Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB650922
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
Associated Products (67)Associated Documents - August 1, 2022•Document ID: 10224202Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB410522
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWater in the right tail lamp (aka taillight).
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218418Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB611322
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kicking" motion beneath the rear bumper. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop.
Associated Products (20)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB662419
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218376Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB611322
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kicking motion beneath the rear bumper.
Associated Products (22)Associated Documents - June 1, 2022•Document ID: 10218374Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB540222
- Date Added:
- August 22, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215753Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; TIRES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB360122
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer finds an indication in themyBMWapp that the tires need service due to wear. Even afterreplacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10215750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB090121
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgrade failure, the engine start is prevented for safety reasons until the vehicle is programmed correctly. Most of the errors occur when only one control unit fails to program correctly.
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214990Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB651312
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
Associated Products (56)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214989Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB640222
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may occur individually or in combination.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - April 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212790Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360122
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer finds an indication in the myBMWâ? app that the tires need service due to wear. Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 1, 2022•Document ID: 10211855Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360122
- Date Added:
- May 16, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter replacing tires and successfully programming the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) using the RDC tool to transfer the QR code information on the sidewall, the "back-end" support systems need time to update the new tire information.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 1, 2022•Document ID: 10211810Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840222
- Date Added:
- May 16, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer finds an indication in the â??myBMWâ? app that the tires need service due to wear. Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214254Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090321
- Date Added:
- June 21, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIn some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10212525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640416
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206693Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840917
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) The device switches off due to over temperature (built-in device protection).
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents