2021 BMW Remote Control Not Detected TSB
A manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10186895, addresses instances where the remote control is not detected in various 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW 330i. This issue can prevent comfort access, engine start, and even starting the vehicle by placing the key against the steering column.
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Symptoms of Remote Control Not Detected
Owners of various 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW 330i, may experience a critical issue where the vehicle's remote control is not detected. This problem is identified by the OEM fault label "REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED" and can lead to several inconveniences and operational failures.
Specifically, affected vehicles may not be able to be opened or closed using the comfort access feature. Furthermore, starting the engine may become impossible. In some cases, even placing the key against the steering column, which is typically a workaround for a weak key battery, may not allow the vehicle to start.
What Owners Should Know
BMW has issued a manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10186895, to address the "REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED" concern. This technical service bulletin (TSB) indicates that the manufacturer is aware of the issue and has provided information to dealerships regarding its diagnosis and resolution.
If you are experiencing problems with your 2021 BMW 330i remote control not detected, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. They will be able to access the full details of this manufacturer communication and perform any necessary diagnostic steps or repairs. This ensures that your vehicle's comfort access and engine start functionalities are restored correctly.
Source: NHTSA ID 10186895
What BMW 330i owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 16 model years.
- 818
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 863
- Service bulletins
- 30
- Crashes reported
- 38
- Fires reported
- 36
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
29 complaints, the 10th most of 16 model years on file. Owners reported 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Steering, the system this article covers, accounts for 32 of 818 complaints (4%).
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 116 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 45 | |
| 2003 | 77 | |
| 2004 | 113 | |
| 2006 | 219 | |
| 2017 | 42 | |
| 2018 | 32 | |
| 2019 | 41 | |
| 2020 | 53 | |
| 2021 | 29 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 246
- Exterior Lighting — 153
- Electrical System — 132
- Engine — 89
- Power Train — 44
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 25V636000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025) — Park outside
- 23V584000 — Electrical System (Aug 2023)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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