BMW 230i Service Bulletins

158 manufacturer communications on file.

• September 10, 2026•Document ID: 11037514

  Service Campaign
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611726

  Date Added:

  September 28, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The seat module for the driver’s seat maycontain an incomplete solder connection. Ifthis connection breaks over time, the seat canonly be adjusted using the controls along theside of the seat cushion.

  Associated Products (2)

  2026 BMW 230i2026 BMW X3
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11037514-0001.pdf↗
• September 9, 2026•Document ID: 11037505

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B121126

  Date Added:

  September 28, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Potential customer complaints with no fault codes stored / No MIL displayed. 1. “Rough idle after idling for a longer period of time” 2. “Vehicle feels like it is misfiring at idle” The automatic Start/Stop function is deactivated. The vehicle is stopped and the engine runs at idle speed. After prolonged idle operation (approximately 30 to 50 seconds), a slight jolt or slight change in idlespeed may be noticeable. There are no relevant errors in the DME fault code memory. No mixture control error, no misfiring, no error relating to a relevant component of the drive system. Motor vehicles affected: 1. Only MHEVs (mild hybrid electric vehicle) with crankshaft-driven starter generator. 2. Only vehicles with optional equipment 01CE = recuperation system 3. Affected I-levels: I-level 24-07-500 or higher

  Associated Products (9)

  2024 BMW 230i2024 BMW 330i2024 BMW 430i2024 BMW 530i2024 BMW 740i2024 BMW X32024 BMW X52024 BMW X62024 BMW X7
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11037505-0001.pdf↗
• September 8, 2026•Document ID: 11037532

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B630526

  Date Added:

  September 28, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, customer may reportsome of the interior ambient lighting strips(arrows) may begin to fail sporadically after adeep sleep cycle. This concern is temporary and the interiorambient lighting will be restored on its ownafter the vehicle is locked/unlocked or colorselection setting is changed.

  Associated Products (11)

  2024 BMW 230i2024 BMW 530i2024 BMW 740i2024 BMW iX2024 BMW X12024 BMW X22024 BMW X32024 BMW X52024 BMW X62024 BMW X72024 BMW XM
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11037532-0001.pdf↗
• August 28, 2026•Document ID: 11036557

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640826

  Date Added:

  September 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Customers may hear a noise from underneath the vehicle, or feel something rubbing being transmitted intothe body of the vehicle while driving. Customers may find water inside the vehicle on the front carpet.

  Associated Products (3)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW X12025 BMW X2
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11036557-0001.pdf↗
• August 27, 2026•Document ID: 11036554

  Service Campaign
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611726

  Date Added:

  September 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Delivery Stop - Front Seat Module

  Associated Products (2)

  2026 BMW 230i2026 BMW X3
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11036554-0001.pdf↗
• August 22, 2026•Document ID: 11036435

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B064326

  Date Added:

  August 28, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Fastening Elements Return

  Associated Products (12)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW 330i2025 BMW 430i2025 BMW 530i2025 BMW iX2025 BMW X32025 BMW X42025 BMW X52025 BMW X62025 BMW X72025 BMW XM2025 BMW Z4
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11036435-0001.pdf↗
• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035404

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B652026

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black (black screen) The image is OK again The complete flickering episode with all the above-mentioned three phases only lasts about half a second intotal each time.

  Associated Products (10)

  2024 BMW 230i2024 BMW 330i2024 BMW 430i2024 BMW 530i2024 BMW 740i2024 BMW iX2024 BMW X52024 BMW X62024 BMW X72024 BMW XM
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035404-0001.pdf↗
• July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035492

  Other
  VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B064026

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Mirror Glass Return

  Associated Products (4)

  2024 BMW 230i2024 BMW 330i2024 BMW 430i2024 BMW i4
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035492-0001.pdf↗
• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035403

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B651926

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Activation of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant voice is not possible via the Multifunction Steering Wheel (MFL) button and/or via the Central Information Display (CID). Intelligent voice control via the wake-up word “Hey BMW” is possible.

  Associated Products (4)

  2024 BMW 230i2024 BMW X12024 BMW X22024 BMW X3
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035403-0001.pdf↗
• July 10, 2026•Document ID: 11035396

  Emissions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B120326

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.

  Associated Products (41)

  2026 BMW 230i2026 BMW 530i2026 BMW 740i2026 BMW M52026 BMW X12026 BMW X22026 BMW X32026 BMW X52026 BMW X62026 BMW X72025 BMW 230i2025 BMW 530i2025 BMW 740i2025 BMW M52025 BMW X12025 BMW X22025 BMW X32025 BMW X52025 BMW X62025 BMW X7+ 21 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035396-0001.pdf↗
• July 1, 2026•Document ID: 11034464

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B630426

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The front interior reading light(s) (arrows) willrandomly turn ON and OFF while driving. The reading lights are normally activated bytouching the small icons

  Associated Products (3)

  2024 BMW 230i2024 BMW X12024 BMW X2
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034464-0001.pdf↗
• June 30, 2026•Document ID: 11034457

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B512022

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.

  Associated Products (1)

  2021 BMW 230i
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034457-0001.pdf↗
• June 27, 2026•Document ID: 11034458

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B520120

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  When getting in or out of the vehicle, a groaning noise can be heard from the opening (aperture) in the seat backrest. The noise may be heard from one or both of the front seats.

  Associated Products (2)

  2024 BMW 230i2024 BMW X2
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034458-0001.pdf↗
• June 26, 2026•Document ID: 11035496

  Warranty Program/Extension
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B010224

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

  Associated Products (7)

  2023 BMW X12023 BMW X22022 BMW X12022 BMW X22021 BMW 230i2021 BMW X12021 BMW X2
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035496-0001.pdf↗
• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034469

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B651826

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a newkey cycle starts, the Intelligent Personal Assistant is deactivated and no longer available.

  Associated Products (4)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW X12025 BMW X22025 BMW X3
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034469-0001.pdf↗
• June 19, 2026•Document ID: 11034449

  Warranty Program/Extension
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B120326

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.

  Associated Products (10)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW 530i2025 BMW M52025 BMW X12025 BMW X22025 BMW X32025 BMW X52025 BMW X62025 BMW X72025 BMW XM
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034449-0001.pdf↗
• June 17, 2026•Document ID: 11034468

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B651726

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.

  Associated Products (4)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW X12025 BMW X22025 BMW X3
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034468-0001.pdf↗
• June 13, 2026•Document ID: 11034466

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B651226

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation ofIconic Sounds.

  Associated Products (4)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW X12025 BMW X22025 BMW X3
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034466-0001.pdf↗
• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034462

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B610126

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A - VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A - DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A - HKFM: Coding data are not qualified

  Associated Products (10)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW 530i2025 BMW 740i2025 BMW iX2025 BMW X12025 BMW X22025 BMW X32025 BMW X52025 BMW X62025 BMW X7
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034462-0001.pdf↗
• June 4, 2026•Document ID: 11034467

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B651426

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors

  Associated Products (14)

  2025 BMW 230i2025 BMW 330i2025 BMW 430i2025 BMW 530i2025 BMW 740i2025 BMW iX2025 BMW M52025 BMW X12025 BMW X22025 BMW X32025 BMW X52025 BMW X62025 BMW X72025 BMW XM
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034467-0001.pdf↗