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MC64481126 Apr 1, 2021
BMW — 5 SERIES, C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER (2012–2020) — 20 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SVA! infotext is displayed in instrument cluster (see attachment)
MC230221 Apr 1, 2021
BMW — F 750 GS, F 850 GS, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, F 900 R, F 900 XR, F850GS (2019–2021) — 19 vehicle combinations
100000 POWER TRAIN
Gear Shift Assistant (i.e. clutchless shifting) is not working.
RR65217845 Apr 1, 2021
BMW — BMW, CULLINAN, PHANTOM (2003–2021) — 65 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The customer complains there is little or no cooling effect from the air conditioning system. When checking the A/C system it is either very low or empty of refrigerant.
B510721 Apr 1, 2021
BMW — 228I, 330E, 330I, 430I, M235I, M3, M340I, M4, M440I, Z4 (2019–2021) — 17 vehicle combinations
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPEN DOORS: One or more doors may require increased effort to open.
MC610621 Apr 1, 2021
BMW — S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, S 1000 XR, S1000 R, S1000 RR, S1000 XR (2008–2021) — 57 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Warning light in the instrument cluster for DCC failure in motorcycles equipped with DCC
B540121 Apr 1, 2021
BMW — 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, M760I (2016–2021) — 56 vehicle combinations
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: After the vehicle is left in the hot sun and/or high temperatures with the sunroof in the vented position, the sunroof may reverse (anti-trap activates) when closing.
MC110621 Apr 1, 2021
BMW — 750, 850, E 31 SERIES, R 1200 C, R SERIES — 15 vehicle combinations
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Ticking noises emanating from the cylinder head.
B061621 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
350000 EQUIPMENT
TEC304 SIDE PANEL BRACKET RETURN: BMW AG has requested the inspection and return of the folllowing part number: 41 35 8 066 937
B630421 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, C 400 X, F800 R, M5, M550I (2017–2021) — 28 vehicle combinations
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM DOES NOT DIM AUTOMATICALLY: The automatic high beams may not automatically dim to low beams.
M410121 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — C 400 GT, C 400 X, C EVOLUTION, COOPER, COOPER S, JOHN COOPER WORKS, R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, R 1200 RT, R 18 TRANSCONTINENTA, R NINE T RACER, R NINE T SCRAMBLER, R1200 R (2015–2022) — 39 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
REWORKING THE PVC SEAM ON THE TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL: The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
MC000221 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — R SERIES
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The maintenance and diagnostic requirements are different than standard production motorcycles
MC000521 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES, 8 SERIES, BMW MOTORCYCLE, C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER, C650 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER, F 700 GS, F 800 S, F650, F650 CS, F650GS, F800 GS, F800 GS ADVENTURE, F800 GT, F800 R, F800 S, G 650 X COUNTRY US, G 650 X US COUNTRY, HP2 ENDURO, HP2 MEGAMOTO, HP2 SPORT, K 1200 GT, K 1200 RS, K 1200 S, K 1300 GT, K 1300 R, K 1300 S, K SERIES, K100, K1100, K1200, K1200LT, K1200RS, K75, M COUPE, R 1200 C, R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, R 1200 R, R NINE T, R SERIES, R100, R1100, R1100 RT, R1100GS, R1100S, R1150GS, R1150R, R1150RT, R1200 S, R1200 ST, R1200C, R850, S 1000 RR, SAV (2003–2021) — 215 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communic
B660121 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, C 400 X, F800 R, M550I (2017–2021) — 24 vehicle combinations
118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
REMOTE-CONTROL PARKING FAILS AFTER ENGINE START: When trying to park the vehicle using remote-control parking, the function fails after engine start.
B520521 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — X7 (2019–2021) — 6 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
REWORK SEAT MECHANISM 2ND ROW SEAT: The mounting nuts on the rear left seat frame (60% seat, situated behind the driver's seat) were not properly tightened.
B640121 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — X3, X4 (2018–2022) — 60 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right front area of the vehicle, at speeds above 40 mph. The noise is loudest when the sunroof is in the vent position.
B520321 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — 840I, M8 GRAN COUPE, M850I (2020–2021) — 10 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR FOOTWELL AREA WHEN MOVING SEAT(S): A clicking noise is heard from the rear footwell area when moving the seat. The clicking noise can occur under either the driver's seat and/or the passenger seat.
MC110221 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — R 1200 C, S 1000 RR (2021) — 4 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
In the production of the titanium valves, a process deviation occurred in the surface coating of a production lot.
MC110321 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — 750, 850, R 1200 C — 3 vehicle combinations
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Oil leak at the sealing surface between the oil sump and engine housing.
MC110421 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — R 1200 C
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Considerable amount of blue smoke visible from the left-rear exhaust pipe when starting the engine
B520221 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — X3, X4, X5, X6, X6 M, X7 (2018–2022) — 80 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPEN DOORS: One or more doors may require increased effort to open.
B062121 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TEC309 EXPANSION TANK RETURN: BMW AG has requested the inspection and return of the folllowing part number: 17 12 8 689 765
MC230121 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — K 1200 RS
100000 POWER TRAIN
Sealing ring on the differential cover of the reverser is leaking.
B062021 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES — 2 vehicle combinations
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TEC308 DOOR SENSOR RETURN: BMW AG has requested the inspection and return of the folllowing part number: 65 77 6 834 911
B650321 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — 430I, M440I (2021) — 2 vehicle combinations
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ASD INTERFERENCE NOISE AT 3500 RPM: An interference noise can be heard when in Sport Mode and accelerating at high loads at approximately 3500 RPM.
B000221 Mar 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
160000 STRUCTURE
ROUTING MANAGEMENT: Run an order simulation to identify the shipping RDC prior to submitting the order.
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