Bmw M2 Competition 2019

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

Recall 128710 [USA]: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2 competition coupe, 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, m4, and 2019 330i xdrive sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began july 8, 2019. 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

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

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
B310124 - SUSPENSION: With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video v31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the veh
B513218 - STRUCTURE: The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
B340714 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. Cause material-
B651523 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
B514616 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE: Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
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
B340921 - BRAKES (PWS): A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
SIB612219 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK: When using comfort access 2.0 feature lock when walking away, the vehicle locks itself even though the remote control/display key is inside the vehicle.
SIB840622 - 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 voice over lte (volte) function. For this purpose the sim card must perform an ims re
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
B310318 - STEERING: Cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed.
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.
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.
B651312 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING 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
B341019 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Inform the customer during a consultation that the m compound (standard equipment) and m carbon ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the high
B340921 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operationwhen braking from low speed.
B341019 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Inform the customer during a consultation that the m compound (standard equipment) and m carbon ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the hig
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
B840221 - COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS: 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
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
B340414 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: 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
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
B612315 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full: low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
B340515 - SUSPENSION: Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
B110420 - EQUIPMENT: Connecting rod bearing: bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective november 20, 2020) on a small number of model year 2020-2021 bmw vehicles that were produced between may 15, 2019 and october 23, 2020.
B310112 - SUSPENSION: Cracking noises from the frontaxle area while turning the wheels, when station: cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.G., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while statio
B650709 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data: do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat
B610520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
B611420 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Deactivation of the interior movement detector/tilt alarm sensor is not possible: customer complains that the interior movement detector and the tilt alarm sensor system cannot be deactivated by pressing the lock button on the remote contro
B840214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: this service information bulletin (revision 7) replaces si b84 02 14 dated may 2019. Connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This service informatio
B652214 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/qc1: this service information bulletin (revision 2) replaces si b65 22 14 dated october 2015. The initial nav enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the parts department!
B610520 - ENGINE (PWS): Ccm displayed "increased battery drain" caused by controller: this service information bulletin (revision 1) replaces si b61 05 20 dated february 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" the results of
B610520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
B011319 - AIR BAGS: Side panel rear light housings: ltd wty ext to 10 years without mileage limit: the rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting t
B341019 - BRAKES (PWS): Helpful information for customer discussions regarding motorsport vehicle brakes: note for customer deleted: if the noise does not disappear despite the attempts to regenerate the brake a repair is required.
B120819 - POWER TRAIN: "engine malfunction loss of power" check control message (id 29) appears when decelerating to a stop in transmission mode "d3". Normal vehicle operation may be resumed after restarting the engine.