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B520121 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 228I, 428I, 430I, 435I, 440I, 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 640I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, 760I, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, C 400 X, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, F800 R, I7, M235I, M5, M550I, M760I, M760LI, R NINE T SCRAMBLER, R1200 RT POLICE, X5, X6, X6 M, X7 (2014–2023) — 470 vehicle combinations
220000 SEATS
?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
MC64726509 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
350000 EQUIPMENT
Adjustments using the multicontroller are either only partially possible or not at all.
MC64875433 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
010000 STEERING
BMW Motorrad has discovered that warranty cases are being submitted in which the steering-head bearing was adjusted during a pre-delivery check, running-in check or a later workshop visit.
B511218 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — M5 (2018–2021) — 4 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
TRIM STRIP IS LOOSE OR DETACHED FROM ROOF: The roof trim strip may be loose or detached. The roof trim strip adhesive was not sufficient.
B650121 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 228I, 330E, 330I, 430I, 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 640I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, 840I, B7 ALPINA, C 400 X, F 850 GS ADVENTURE, F800 R, M235I, M340I, M440I, M5, M550I, M760I, M8, M8 GRAN COUPE, M850I, M850XI, X3, X4, X5, X6, X6 M, X7, Z4 (2016–2021) — 99 vehicle combinations
350000 EQUIPMENT
SPORADIC FAILURE OR CRACKING NOISE IN BASS SPEAKERS: No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
MC65015513 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 8 SERIES, 850, R 1200 C — 3 vehicle combinations
350000 EQUIPMENT
When the case or topcase is opened, the seal falls out.
MC64627461 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
There have been cases where brake fluid from a new container no longer satisfies requirements (contains deposits, water, etc.), although the regular exchanging period has been observed.
MC65024283 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
350000 EQUIPMENT
Loud interference noise of various types in intercom mode between driver and passenger Too little volume of the KomV3 , Poor voice quality in combination with TFT display (robot voice), Music dropouts in combination with audio platform, Sh
B630321 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 330E, 330I, 430I, 840I, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, I4, M3, M340I, M4, M4 GT4, M440I, M8, M8 GRAN COUPE, M850I, M850XI, X5, X6, X7, Z4 (2019–2023) — 89 vehicle combinations
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDENSATION IN TAILLIGHT: Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights
MC65080868 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — E 31 SERIES
100000 POWER TRAIN
1st gear is actually difficult to engage, but when the gearshift lever is released, it switches back to neutral (idle).
MC65086508 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — R 1200 C, S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, S 1000 XR (2008–2021) — 20 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery connection terminal broken off
B630221 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, C 400 X, F800 R, M550I (2017–2021) — 72 vehicle combinations
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The CID displays "Left brake light faulty.
B510421 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, R NINE T, X1, X1 SAV, X3, X4 (2016–2021) — 16 vehicle combinations
130000 VISIBILITY
DOOR PAINT STREAKS: Streaks are found running mostly vertically down along the door outer skin from the lower window trim. This can affect any of the 4 side doors.
MC65087900 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — K SERIES
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Alcohol in fuel (possibly with manipulation of the engine control)
B630121 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, C 400 X, F800 R, M5, M550I (2017–2021) — 28 vehicle combinations
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS LIT AFTER BRAKE PEDAL RELEASE: The trunk-mounted brake light remains lit for several seconds after the brake pedal is released.
B510321 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 330E, 330I, M340I (2019–2021) — 12 vehicle combinations
130000 VISIBILITY
TICKING NOISE FROM A-PILLAR AREA: A ticking noise is present in the A-Pillar and side mirror area when driving at speeds of approximately 40 MPH.
MC60879083 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — K 1200 RS
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Increased oil consumption, oil in the air filter box, exhaust emits smoke
B520421 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — X5, X7 (2019–2021) — 6 vehicle combinations
220000 SEATS
OUTER HEADREST SECOND ROW: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop on certain Model Year 2021 BMW X5 SAV and X7 SAV vehicles that were produced between February 8, 2021 and February 17, 2021.
MC64842933 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — K 1200 RS, R 1200 C — 2 vehicle combinations
130000 VISIBILITY
The windscreen does not move to the bottom end position when the ignition is switched off.
MC65238240 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — S 1000 R, S 1000 RR, S 1000 XR (2008–2021) — 19 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During a cold start or while idling in neutral after a brief standstill, the engine runs at higher revolutions, sounds irregular and as if there are misfires (i.e. as if it were only running on 3 cylinders).
MC65304074 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — R 1200 C
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter does not turn when pressing starter button. Huge voltage drop when trying to start engine.In certain cases, all of the motorcycle electrics switches off and has to switch on again.
B510221 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — M5 (2018–2021) — 8 vehicle combinations
050000 PARKING BRAKE
AIR DUCT COVER LOOSE OR MISSING: Prolonged high-speed driving can cause movements of the fender, causing the air duct to become loose.
MC65477944 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — R 1200 C
350000 EQUIPMENT
The right touring case cannot be mounted at all or only with difficulty since it collides with the rear silencer.
MC65485203 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — 750, 850, R 1200 C — 3 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
The surfaces of aluminium top cases or aluminium cases are contaminated with silicone and / or oil residue.
MC65481784 Feb 1, 2021
BMW — R SERIES
350000 EQUIPMENT
The date in the vehicle reads 00 00 0. The calendar date cannot be set either in the vehicle or with ISTA, which also prevents the service date from being set.
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