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B611220 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, C 400 X, F800 R, M5, M550I (2017–2020) — 88 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRUNK LOCK SWITCH INSIDE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS MISSING: The trunk lock switch ("hotel"/valet switch) is missing in the glove compartment. This switch decouples the trunklid from the central locking system so that the trunklid cannot be o
B110208 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — 1 SERIES, 1 SERIES M, 128I, 128I US, 135I, 135I COUPE, 135I US, 325I, 325XI, 325XIT, 328, 328I, 328XI, 330I, 330XI, 335, 335D, 335I, 335I US, 335IS, 335XI, 525D XDRIVE, 525I, 525XI, 528I, 530I, 530XI, 535I, 545I, 550I, 740I, 740I US, 740LD, 740LI, 750I, 750LI, 760LI, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, B7 ALPINA, M ROADSTER, M3, M5, X3, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M, Z4 (2003–2015) — 416 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi
B000720 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — BMW
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS REQUIRING 1200 MILE SERVICE: This Service Bulletin applies to BMW BMW M and BMW ALPINA vehicles that require a "run-in" fluid replacement service after the first 1200 miles of vehicle operation. This service is includ
B650720 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — I3, I8 (2014–2020) — 26 vehicle combinations
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VEHICLE SOUND GENERATOR IS DIFFERENT AND LOUDER AFTER PROGRAMMING: Vehicles sound is different and louder after programming to an Integration level (I-level) between I001-1911-500 and I001-19-11-556. Software in the Vehicle Sound Generator
B066820 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — K SERIES
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC225: Green Windshield Inspection BMW AG has requested the inspection of the following part numbers: 51 31 7 177 297 Stock should not be sold or installed on any vehicle until inspection has been completed. Concerned ar
B110220 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — BMW, K SERIES — 7 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
After replacing an engine with a new or remanufactured engine assembly, the engine oil level must be verified as outlined in the procedure below first, before starting the engine for the first time.
B160120 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — BMW
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DIFFICULTY REFILLING THE FUEL TANK: The vehicle is difficult to refill with fuel. A blockage in the rubber hose portion of the filler pipe assembly may be the root cause.
B610220 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — X3, X4 (2018–2023) — 43 vehicle combinations
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
?When driving over uneven pavement or cobblestones, a knocking noise is present from the passenger side front area (A pillar). Once the vehicle is driven on a flat, even surface; the noise is no longer present.
B610720 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M760I (2016–2020) — 23 vehicle combinations
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
G12 LCI ACOUSTIC SIGNAL WHEN LOCKING AND UNLOCKING CANNOT BE ACTIVATED: The locking and unlocking acoustic signal function cannot be activated. The selection is present on the CID (central information display) but cannot be activated. Softw
B170220 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — X5, X6, X7 (2019–2020) — 5 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM (B58C ENGINE): This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B17 02 20 dated March 2020. Premature breakdown of the coolant with gassing in the low temperature cooling sys
B650820 Apr 1, 2020
BMW — 330I, 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 640I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, 840I, B7 ALPINA, M2, M340I, M5, M550I, M760I, M8, M8 GRAN COUPE, M850I, M850XI, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4 (2016–2020) — 207 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DISPLAYS SPORADICALLY REACT VERY SLOWLY WHEN SCROLLING IN THE AUDIO MENU: Sporadically the reaction time of the display in the instrument cluster the head-up display or in the CID (Central Information Display) is very long. This can occur w
Continental_MKC1 Feb 3, 2020
BMW — BMW, FORD — 2 vehicle combinations
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Hard brake pedal feel
B610120 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — 330E, 330I, 430I, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, I4, IX, M3, M340I, M4, M440I, X5, X6, X6 M, X7, Z4 (2000–2023) — 359 vehicle combinations
100000 POWER TRAIN
ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is not able to power accessories using the 12 volt power socket. Design change to reduce short circuits and blown fuses.
B120420 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — M2, R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, X1, X1 SAV, X2 (2016–2020) — 24 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. After engine start the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and Check Control message (ID 29) "Engine fault! Power loss" are displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition The following fault
B610620 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — M2, R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, X1, X1 SAV (2016–2020) — 54 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAILGATE MALFUNCTION WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING: Customer may complaint of any the following scenarios: When operating the tailgate by using any of the tailgate buttons, the movement stops Tailgate opens when the remote control is within the
B610520 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — 228I, 230I, 320I, 328D, 328I, 330E, 330I, 335I, 340I, 428I, 430I, 435I, 440I, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 640I, 740E, 740I, 740LI, 745E, 750I, 750LI, ACTIVEHYBRID 3, B7 ALPINA, C 400 X, F800 R, I3, I8, M2, M235I, M240I, M4, M5, M550I, M760I, R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, R 1250 GS ADVENTURE, R NINE T, R NINE T RACER, R NINE T SCRAMBLER, R1200 RT POLICE, R1200 S ADVENTURE, S1000 R, X1, X1 SAV, X2, X3, X4 (2012–2020) — 433 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The resul
B610420 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — 330I, M340I (2019–2020) — 6 vehicle combinations
010000 STEERING
COMFORT ACCESS & COMFORT GO DO NOT WORK SPORADICALLY IN WARM TO HOT TEMPERATURE: At warm to hot outside temperatures (above 60C? F) the customer may complain that the Comfort Access and Comfort Go sporadically don't work. Vehicle can be ope
B510520 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — X6, X7 (2019–2020) — 6 vehicle combinations
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL FILLER DOOR STICKING: The fuel filler door may be sticking requiring multiple attempts to open. The fuel filler door material can swell in wet conditions causing the filler door to stick.
B066520 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — K SERIES
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC222 Output Shaft Return: BMW AG has requested the return of the following part numbers: 33 20 8 689 745 / 33 20 8 689 746 33 20 8 689 559 / 33 20 8 689 560.
B066120 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — BMW
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC219 Scavenge Air Line Inspection: BMW AG has requested the inspection of the following part numbers: 16 11 7 449 032 / 16 12 7 458 372.
B066320 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — BMW
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC221 Repair Kit Wishbone Left Inspection: BMW AG has requested the inspection of the following part number: 31 12 2 339 997.
B065920 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — BMW
010000 STEERING
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC217 Exch. Steering Box Inspection: BMW AG has requested the inspection of the following part number: 32 10 6 883 550.
MC065820 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — K SERIES
350000 EQUIPMENT
Please return all affected part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC216 must appear i
B720120 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — 840I, M8, M8 GRAN COUPE, M850I, M850XI (2019–2020) — 6 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
JINGLING NOISE HEARD FROM PASSENGER B-PILLAR WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. A "jingling" noise can be heard coming from the area of the passenger B-pillar when driving on rough roads. On uneven road surfaces the passenger safety belt (aka "se
B065820 Feb 1, 2020
BMW — BMW
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW Parts Bulletin TEC216 Rubber Boot Inspection: BMW AG has requested the inspection of the following part number: 33 35 7 708 117.
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