BMW 228i Service Bulletins
454 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10188938Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121318
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCOMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
Associated Products (129)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186213Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110317
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryN20 AND N26 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN: Whining noise from the lower engine area near the engine oil pump that increases frequency when increasing the engine RPM. Wear on the engine oil pump chain drive and timing chain sprockets.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186895Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- February 8, 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 may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (83)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186892Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652020
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
Associated Products (66)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186891Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640620
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?FIZZING / GURGLING NOISES FROM CENTER VENT IN DASHBOARD: The Air Conditioning system is cooling the vehicle interior. The customer hears a fizzing / gurgling noise coming from the center ventilation grille in the vehicle interior.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186889Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
Associated Products (80)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662419
- Date Added:
- February 1, 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 may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Associated Products (84)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186230Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652020
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186229Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640620
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?FIZZING / GURGLING NOISES FROM CENTER VENT IN DASHBOARD: The Air Conditioning system is cooling the vehicle interior. The customer hears a fizzing / gurgling noise coming from the center ventilation grille in the vehicle interior.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640613
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186224Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620320
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT MEMORY CDC152: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the MIL is illuminated.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186221Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611120
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock The alarm system is not activated The side mirrors (when the function is activated) do not fold in.
Associated Products (30)Associated Documents - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186211Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090120
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS NOT OFFERED FOR INSTALLATION: The customer complaints that the BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible in their 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 - December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186206Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B011220
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW MAINTENANCE BOOKLET AND OEM TIRE MANUFACTURERS' WARRANTIES: In efforts to provide a digital experience to our customers, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is proud to announce a digital version of both the BMW Maintenance Booklet and BMW Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) Tire Warranties.
Associated Products (43)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650919
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT RESETS WITH FAULT CODE B7F8F9 RESET WATCHDOG: Customer states the following about their vehicle: Active radio or music source is interrupted. The navigation is no longer available. A black screen is shown in the Control Display.
Associated Products (96)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184587Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640416
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWater Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain: Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184584Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
Associated Products (203)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184582Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611120
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryWHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock. The alarm system is not activated. The side mirrors (when the function is activated) do not fold in.
Associated Products (30)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184578Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513218
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Associated Products (48)Associated Documents - October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182921Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640520
- Date Added:
- November 23, 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.
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