BMW 228i Service Bulletins
454 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182915Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520720
- Date Added:
- November 23, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT HEATING NOT ACTIVATED WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM: When preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (Remote Engine Start), the seat heating on the driver's side is not activated.
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182622Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640520
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake was not fully seated when the screws were tightened. This cover can then leak condensation out through the existing gap.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182616Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520720
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT HEATING NOT ACTIVATED WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED USING REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM: When preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (Remote Engine Start), the seat heating on the driver's side is not activated.
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651620
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Incorrect encoding of the head unit, US type-specific scopes were not included. Software in the Head Unit.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620220
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: The Instrument Cluster needle illumination can occasionally fail in the event of a long-term power overload. The brightness of the needle illumination is automatically regulated by a sensor in day mode and cannot be controlled by the driver using the knurled wheel. As a redundancy, the digital display can be displayed in the center of the instrument cluster by pressing the button on the turn indicator lever. Alternatively, the digital speed can be seen in the Head-Up Display (HUD) if equipped. Other displays (such as Check Control messages) are not affected by the fault. Software error in the Instrument Cluster (aka KOMBI).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179810Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120115
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault: 195002 Stored in DME: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: 195002 - Differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, electrical: Short circuit to ground During engine operation, vibration and movement of the sensor can damage the pin contacts of the harness connector, or cause a break in the wiring.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
Associated Products (164)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
Associated Products (284)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178996Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177628Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610419
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
Associated Products (156)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177616Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012618
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears, one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose, missing and/or broken due to corrosion.
Associated Products (31)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176377Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176363Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130420
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge point: malfunction FC 195014 - Differential pressure sensor tank vent valve signal: fixed FC 118001 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 118401 - Mixture control: mixture too lean large deviation I01 only: FC 124103 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 124101 - Mixture control: Mixture lean large deviation CAUSE Internal mechanical defect in the tank ventilation valve. The defect can also result in a very loud clicking noise when the valve is cycling.
Associated Products (140)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176360Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing.
Associated Products (131)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176359Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090120
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS NOT AVAILABLE DESPITE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY. The BMW Remote Software Upgrade is not available in the vehicle. During diagnosis with ISTA the following fault is stored: 030E10 Power management: BMW Remote Software Upgrade temporarily not available. Specific technical properties of the EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) can reduce the availability of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176357Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; WHEELS; STEERING; PARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B012618
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose missing and/or broken due to corrosion.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652214
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system.
Associated Products (293)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (137)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
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