BMW 228i Service Bulletins
109 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206692Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840621
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause disruption in BMW ConnectedDrive services in areas with insufficient network coverage.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206690Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- January 24, 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 (22)Associated Documents - December 1, 2021•Document ID: 10206688Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652121
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090121
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205600Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B001020
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each update.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205095Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611621
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650919
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - October 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204533Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090321
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- 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 (23)Associated Documents - October 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionalities or modifications in their features with a new Software Update.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204661Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204657Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640621
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDifferent air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203340Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610721
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGroaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 62 03 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhen the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up Display (HUD).
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10202469Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB 61 04 21
- Date Added:
- October 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201148Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651721
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe BMW key card cannot be activated. The activation menu in the BMW iDrive is missing.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201146Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651221
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Module (RAM) will need to be added to the affected vehicles. Most of the vehicles are at the VDCs and will be repaired before delivering the vehicle to the dealer.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201145Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640621
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDifferent air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - Engine mixed air right: Initialization fault.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200252Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- M310115
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryA groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200248Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651221
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Module (RAM) will need to be added to the affected vehicles
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610421
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the Check control message history service function.
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