Bmw 230i Xdrive Coupe 2021
Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
Recall 181178 [USA]: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 2 series (230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive), 330e, 330e xdrive, 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive) m4 coupe, m4 competition coupe, bmw 4 series convertible (430i, m440i), bmw x1 sdrive28i, xdrive28i, 2 series gran coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i xdrive), m2 competition coupe, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, m3, m3 competition, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper, coopers, jcw), x2 sdrive28i, x2 xdrive28i, x2 m35i, z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i, mini hardtop 2 door (cooper se), mini convertible (cooper, cooper s, jcw), mini clubman (cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw), mini countryman (cooper, cooper all4, cooper s, cooper s all4, jcw all4), rolls royce ghost, mini countryman (cooper s e all4), rolls royce phantom, rolls royce cullinan, and toyota supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (alr) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (mini); 1-877-877-3735 (rolls royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (toyota).
owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.Recall 181290 [USA]: The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag.
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 bmw 230i and m240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.
dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on june 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B640416 - STRUCTURE: Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- B610524 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT: The central information display goes black intermittently due to resets of the head unit (hu-h3). Faultb7f8f9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?Hu-h: reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? Will be stored in the hu-h3.
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
- B360121 - STEERING: At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees f) and slow driving speeds (i.E. When parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno
- B612123 - STEERING: The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
- B513218 - STRUCTURE: The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- B011423 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
- B652823 - EQUIPMENT: Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with bluetooth operation: bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (hu-h4) paired mobile devices cannot be deleted customer is unable to make phone calls
- B651523 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
- B840822 - EQUIPMENT: The 3g network in the us has been shut down. This means that only the 4g network will be available. In the 4g network, voice calls will be transferred via the voice over lte (volte) function. For this purpose, the sim card must perform an i
- B122519 - POWER TRAIN: After an automatic engine start (msa start), the transmission intermittently goes into the park "p" or neutral "n" position without any customer influence.
- B840822 - COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS: Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an ims configuration.
- SIB650922 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
- SIB410322 - EQUIPMENT: The driver and/or passenger side floor mat/carpet are soaked during/after a car wash.
- SIB651312 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map north america next. The headunit high 2 (hu-h2), also called n
- B170121 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- B170121 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- B010722 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Component and issue specific limited emission warranty extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is not a notice of a recall or service action. There is no immediate repair required unless the bmw v
- B58N20N55S55 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Component and issue specific limited emission warranty extension. This component-specific limited emission warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
- B610615 - EQUIPMENT: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
- B640613 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
- B610721 - STEERING: Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- B840221 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Telematics unit retrofit to 4g cellular technology: the discontinuation of 3g cellular communication for combox, tcb 3g and atm 3g (telematics controlmodule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting february 2022
- B840121 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Telematics unit deactivation due to 3g cellular technology discontinuation: the discontinuation of 3g cellular communication for combox, tcb 3g and atm 3g (telematics controlmodule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provide
- B840221 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: The discontinuation of 3g cellular communication for combox, tcb 3g and atm 3g (telematics controlmodule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting february 2022. The decision to phase out 3g network technology wa
- B610721 - STEERING: Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
- B110120 - EQUIPMENT: On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the bmw original (genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
- B510921 - VISIBILITY: Groaning from the side windows: there is a groaning noise present from the area where the side windows meet the convertible top while driving. Insufficient seal pressure against the side windows.
- B110321 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: B58 engine: engine oil filter removal procedure and tools . A. For the b58 engines, a bmw oil catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
- B510921 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Groaning from the side windows: there is a groaning noise present from the area where the side windows meet the convertible top while driving. Insufficient seal pressure against the side windows.
- B110321 - SEATS: B58 engine: engine oil filter removal procedure and tools . A. For the b58 engines, a bmw oil catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
- B610615 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Washer fluid reservoir rattles while driving on rough roads: rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
- B360121 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
- B121318 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Combustion control valve lift at idle: the vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
- B640613 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: ?A/c cooling intermittent reduction of air flow: customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
- B011220 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Bmw maintenance booklet and oem tire manufacturers' warranties: in efforts to provide a digital experience to our customers, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is proud to announce a digital version of both the bmw maintenance booklet and b
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20210615 |
The contact owns a 2021 bmw 230i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to open the driver’s side front door, there was a scraping sound from inside the door brackets. The local dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment which was still pending. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,800.