BMW M235i Service Bulletins (2020)
91 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 19, 2025•Document ID: 11018562Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010225
- Date Added:
- May 27, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611305
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Associated Products (1018)Associated Documents - January 8, 2024•Document ID: 10249018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360121
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAt low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
Associated Products (183)Associated Documents - October 13, 2023•Document ID: 10244237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340714
- Date Added:
- November 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFunctional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Associated Products (158)Associated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10242694Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
Associated Products (114)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630821
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHeadlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
Associated Products (143)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239601Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120323
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - June 1, 2023•Document ID: 10239599Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090221
- Date Added:
- July 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
Associated Products (133)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238086Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630723
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B514616
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryUpon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Associated Products (211)Associated Documents - May 1, 2023•Document ID: 10238078Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510923
- Date Added:
- June 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySudden failure of the power window(s).
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - April 1, 2023•Document ID: 10236236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB660823
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIssues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected.
Associated Products (132)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235206Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841422
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235205Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840822
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
Associated Products (253)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235203Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651623
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
Associated Products (152)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235196Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610923
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10235185Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512022
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWhile driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 1, 2023•Document ID: 10233165Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630223
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe trunklid-mounted inner taillamp turn indicators (arrows) do not function.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B841422
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
Associated Products (134)Associated Documents - December 1, 2022•Document ID: 10230729Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512222
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
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