BMW 230i Service Bulletins (2026)
14 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 10, 2026•Document ID: 11035396EmissionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDue to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.
Associated Products (41)Associated Documents - May 5, 2026•Document ID: 11032744Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652025
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
Associated Products (27)Associated Documents - May 4, 2026•Document ID: 11032743Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641224
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the entire front center dash vent assembly; which in some applications, also included the IHKA control module.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - May 4, 2026•Document ID: 11032740Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630925
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambient lighting strips (examples circled) may no longer function properly.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 17, 2026•Document ID: 11030311Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650726
- Date Added:
- March 30, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): “Storage space running out”.Afterwards, apps can no longer be updated, and additional content can no longer be loaded.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 11, 2026•Document ID: 11030061EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B120326
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
Associated Products (38)Associated Documents - January 29, 2026•Document ID: 11027998Service CampaignEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630126
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDelivery Stop Rear Lights
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 18, 2025•Document ID: 11026955Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630925
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAfter programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A39 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 6 804A3E – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 11 Possible fault codes entries for G45: 804A34 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 1 804A35 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 2 804A36 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 3 804A37 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 4 804A38 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A3A - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 7 804A47 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 8 804A48 - Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 9
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 11, 2025•Document ID: 11027027OtherEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B066725
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRear Light Return
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 10, 2025•Document ID: 11026964Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652825
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black)
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - December 9, 2025•Document ID: 11026963Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652725
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - December 1, 2025•Document ID: 11027010OtherSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B066225
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLEFT TRUNK LID HINGE RETURN
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 27, 2025•Document ID: 11025893OtherEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B066125
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRear Light Return
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 19, 2025•Document ID: 11025841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652725
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sporadic or permanent Bluetooth connection problems Sporadic or permanent audio problems Sporadic or permanent speech / IPA (international phonetic alphabet) problems Missing displays, radio stations, camera images or applications
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents