BMW 228i Service Bulletins
454 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610721
- Date Added:
- August 9, 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 (70)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610421
- Date Added:
- August 9, 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 (63)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFront seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
Associated Products (87)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200228Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110120
- Date Added:
- August 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryOn 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.
Associated Products (152)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200489Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840221
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTELEMATICS UNIT RETROFIT TO 4G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY: The 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.
Associated Products (155)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840121
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The 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.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200484Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle 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 (83)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200482Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650721
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHU-H3 MGU RESETS DUE TO BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH SAMSUNG ANDROID 11 : The head unit resets when using various apps (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. This affects Samsung mobile phones (e.g., Galaxy S20 / S21) with the Android 11 operating system.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200480Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650521
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWHIRRING NOISES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL . When driving over rough road surfaces/cobblestones, there is a whirring/squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel-mounted air bag assembly.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10199295Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510921
- Date Added:
- July 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING FROM THE SIDE WINDOWS: There is a groaning noise present from the area where the side windows meet the convertible top while driving. Insufficient seal pressure against the side windows.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10199292Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110321
- Date Added:
- July 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
Associated Products (149)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198902Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510921
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryGROANING FROM THE SIDE WINDOWS: There is a groaning noise present from the area where the side windows meet the convertible top while driving. Insufficient seal pressure against the side windows.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198899Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110321
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryB58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
Associated Products (143)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620121
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASIC PROGRAMMING ABORT: While programming with the current ISTA version, there is a repeated programming abort for the instrument cluster (Kombi).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194305Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610615
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWasher Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194300Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B510721
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPEN DOORS: One or more doors may require increased effort to open.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194298Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360121
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDiagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Associated Products (125)Associated Documents - March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190846Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090120
- Date Added:
- April 26, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS NOT OFFERED FOR INSTALLATION: The customer complains that the BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible in his/her vehicle, though the Remote Software Upgrade menu is available in the vehicle and a download was performed by the vehicle or the BMW Connected App.
Associated Products (80)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySPORADIC FAILURE OR CRACKING NOISE IN BASS SPEAKERS: No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B520121
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySEAT FAILS TO INITIALIZE DUE TO MISSING END STOP: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
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