BMW 228i Service Bulletins
454 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205068Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCustomer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
Associated Products (86)Associated Documents - October 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204534Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110317
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFor the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
Associated Products (40)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 (90)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 (90)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204656Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110221
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10203331Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110317
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
Associated Products (40)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 (86)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 (22)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 (169)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204619Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB110317
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW of North America, LLC BMW NA is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
Associated Products (40)Associated Documents - July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201140Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110221
- Date Added:
- September 7, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWith the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
Associated Products (40)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 (98)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 (61)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 (61)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 (36)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 (22)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B040221
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDistribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program
Associated Products (42)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200252Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; STEERING
- 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 (13)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200249Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsCOMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840221
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology was made at the discretion of the respective cellular carriers and lies beyond the control of BMW. Due to the phase-out, BMW Assist and ConnectedDrive services will no longer be supported after this date.
Associated Products (161)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200248Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- 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
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