TSB: BMW 228I, 320I, 328D, 328I, 335I, 428I, ACTIVEHYBRID 3 (2012–2018)

Bulletin B012618 — January 1, 2019

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDB012618
ManufacturerBMW
Models228I, 320I, 328D, 328I, 335I, 428I, ACTIVEHYBRID 3
Model Years2012–2018
Date IssuedJanuary 1, 2019
Date Added to NHTSAJuly 27, 2020
ComponentSTEERING
Vehicles Affected277 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BMW 320I 2018 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2018 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 320I 2018 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 320I 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2018 200000 WHEELS
BMW 320I 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2018 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328D 2018 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2017 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2017 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2017 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2017 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2017 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 320I 2017 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 320I 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2017 200000 WHEELS
BMW 320I 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2017 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2017 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2017 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2017 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328D 2017 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2017 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2017 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2017 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 335I 2017 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 335I 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2017 200000 WHEELS
BMW 335I 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2017 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 228I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 228I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2016 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 228I 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 228I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 228I 2016 200000 WHEELS
BMW 228I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 228I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2016 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 320I 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 320I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2016 200000 WHEELS
BMW 320I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328D 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2016 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 328I 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 328I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2016 200000 WHEELS
BMW 328I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2016 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 335I 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 335I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2016 200000 WHEELS
BMW 335I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 428I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 428I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2016 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2016 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 428I 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 428I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 428I 2016 200000 WHEELS
BMW 428I 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 428I 2016 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 228I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 228I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2015 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 228I 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 228I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 228I 2015 200000 WHEELS
BMW 228I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 228I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2015 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 320I 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 320I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2015 200000 WHEELS
BMW 320I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328D 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2015 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 328I 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 328I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2015 200000 WHEELS
BMW 328I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2015 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 335I 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 335I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2015 200000 WHEELS
BMW 335I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 428I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 428I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2015 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 428I 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 428I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 428I 2015 200000 WHEELS
BMW 428I 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 428I 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 200000 WHEELS
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2015 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 228I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 228I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 228I 2014 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 228I 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 228I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 228I 2014 200000 WHEELS
BMW 228I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 228I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2014 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 320I 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 320I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2014 200000 WHEELS
BMW 320I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328D 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 328D 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328D 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2014 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 328I 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 328I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2014 200000 WHEELS
BMW 328I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2014 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 335I 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 335I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2014 200000 WHEELS
BMW 335I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 428I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 428I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW 428I 2014 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 428I 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 428I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 428I 2014 200000 WHEELS
BMW 428I 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 428I 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 200000 WHEELS
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2014 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 320I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 320I 2013 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 320I 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 320I 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2013 200000 WHEELS
BMW 320I 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 320I 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2013 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 328I 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 328I 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2013 200000 WHEELS
BMW 328I 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2013 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 335I 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 335I 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2013 200000 WHEELS
BMW 335I 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 010000 STEERING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 200000 WHEELS
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 2013 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2012 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2012 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 328I 2012 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2012 010000 STEERING
BMW 328I 2012 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 328I 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 328I 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2012 200000 WHEELS
BMW 328I 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 328I 2012 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2012 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2012 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW 335I 2012 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2012 010000 STEERING
BMW 335I 2012 050000 PARKING BRAKE
BMW 335I 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW 335I 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2012 200000 WHEELS
BMW 335I 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW 335I 2012 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BMW dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (B012618) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.