BMW 228i Service Bulletins (2021)
99 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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 (5)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 (26)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 (25)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 (21)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 (21)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 (11)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 (5)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200252Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- 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 (2)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200248Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
- 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
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- 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 (21)Associated Documents - June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS
- 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 (12)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 (21)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200482Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
- 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 (25)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200480Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT
- 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 (8)Associated Documents - April 1, 2021•Document ID: 10194308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- 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 (8)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 (10)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 (18)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 (23)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.
Associated Products (12)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.
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