Bmw M235i 2021

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

Recall 181151 [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 206355 [USA]: If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xdrive, and m235i xdrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window systems."
bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. 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
B340714 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. Cause material-
B520121 - SEATS: ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
B630821 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Headlight check control (cc) message 128 "high beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419a - left high-beam headlight: short circuit and/or 8041a5 - light outputs: number of permi
B120323 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop effective june 6, 2023 on certain model year 2023 - 2024 bmw vehicles that were produced between october 26, 2022 and may 8, 2023.
B090221 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: With the introduction of the bmw remote software upgrade, all service pack 18 vehicles and partial service pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
B630723 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.
B514616 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE: Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
B510923 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Sudden failure of the power window(s).
SIB660823 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR: Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (kafas system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: kafas camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the
B841422 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Customer is shown an incorrect gps location in the vehicle (i.E., nav map, coordinates).
B840822 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
B651623 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (pdc, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
B610923 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The gear selector switch (gws) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics.
B512022 - STRUCTURE: While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
B630223 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: The trunklid-mounted inner taillamp turn indicators (arrows) do not function.
B841422 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Customer is shown an incorrect gps location in the vehicle (i.E., nav map, coordinates).
B512222 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH: Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
B512022 - STRUCTURE: While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
B512022 - STRUCTURE: While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
B220322 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: During load reversal or taking off from a stop, there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area.
B220222 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
B651622 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: The sirius(r) satellite radio is inoperative.
B651922 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
B651622 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Service action: retrofit satellite radio. The sirius(r) satellite radio is inoperative.
B611222 - VISIBILITY: After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
B611722 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: After programming the vehicle using ista version 4.36.2x, the vehicle will not enter a sleep cycle.
SIB410522 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: Water in the right tail lamp (aka taillight).
SIB662419 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: opening, closing and starting via the bmw digital key or the digi
SIB540222 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: The sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically.
SIB360122 - EQUIPMENT: The customer finds an indication in themybmwapp that the tires need service due to wear. Even afterreplacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the mybmw app.
SIB090121 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE: Bmw offers a new special ista installation made available for roadside assistance / mobile service technicians. The new ista version is also able to be used in case of a remote software upgrade (rsu) programming failure to get the customer
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
SIB640222 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after msa (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may oc
B090321 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more remote software upgrade(rsu) campaigns. This sib gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
B360122 - WHEELS: The customer finds an indication in the mybmw? App that the tires need service due to wear. Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the mybmw app.
B640416 - EQUIPMENT: Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
B360122 - WHEELS: After replacing tires and successfully programming the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) using the rdc tool to transfer the qr code information on the sidewall, the "back-end" support systems need time to update the new tire informatio
B840222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: The customer finds an indication in the ??Mybmw? App that the tires need service due to wear. Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the mybmw app.
B840917 - EQUIPMENT: While using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) the bmw display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) the device switches off due to over temperature (built-in device protection).
B840621 - COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS: The sim card installed in the telematics control unit (atm2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause disruption in bmw connecteddrive services in areas with ins
B662419 - ENGINE (PWS): Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B652121 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Siriusxm satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
B090121 - EQUIPMENT: Bmw offers a new special ista installation made available for roadside assistance / mobile service technicians.
B001020 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw of north america (bmw na) has made information available online to customers about software versions, including any changes to vehicle functionality that will result from each update.
B611621 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: The "energy management" check control message (id code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
B650919 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the control display, the system works again after a short interruption.
B662419 - STEERING: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
B640621 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
B090321 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more remote software upgrade (rsu) campaigns. This sib gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how to proceed in case of a customer complaint.
B090221 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: With the introduction of bmw remote software upgrade, all service pack 18 vehicles and partial service pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionalities or modifications in their features with a new software update.
B610721 - STEERING: Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
SIB 62 03 21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: When the vehicle is operated in sport mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the bmw head-up display (hud).
SIB 61 04 21 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: The customer may complain of a check control message stating "safe share detected" (ccm-id 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the check control message history service function.
B651721 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: The bmw key card cannot be activated. The activation menu in the bmw idrive is missing.
B651221 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective june 9, 2021) on certain model year 2021 bmw vehicles that were produced between may 7, 2021 and may 21, 2021. The receiver audio module (ram) will need to be added to the affected vehicles. Most
B640621 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the ihka (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - engine mixed a
B662419 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Remote control is not detected: vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
B650721 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI: Hu-h3 mgu resets due to bluetooth connection with samsung android 11 : the head unit resets when using various apps (e.G., youtube, spotify, etc) on the connected mobile phone. This affects samsung mobile phones (e.G., galaxy s20 / s21) w
B650521 - EQUIPMENT: Whirring noises from the steering wheel . When driving over rough road surfaces/cobblestones, there is a whirring/squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel-mounted air bag assembly.
M310115 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
B651221 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective june 9, 2021) on certain model year 2021 bmw vehicles that were produced between may 7, 2021 and may 21, 2021. The receiver audio module (ram) will need to be added to the affected vehicles
B610421 - ENGINE (PWS): The customer may complain of a check control message stating "safe share detected" (ccm-id 953). Check control message can be verified by checking key reader information or performing the check control message history service function.
B520121 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
B620121 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Instrument cluster basic programming abort: while programming with the current ista version, there is a repeated programming abort for the instrument cluster (kombi).
B510721 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Increased effort required to open doors: one or more doors may require increased effort to open.
B090120 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Bmw remote software upgrade is not offered for installation: the customer complains that the bmw remote software upgrade (rsu) is not possible in his/her vehicle, though the remote software upgrade menu is available in the vehicle and a dow
B650121 - EQUIPMENT: Sporadic failure or cracking noise in bass speakers: no bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
B520121 - SEATS: Seat fails to initialize due to missing end stop: front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
B662419 - STEERING: Remote control is not detected: vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B652020 - EQUIPMENT: ?Program head unit: satellite radio content is not available over ip, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
B640620 - EQUIPMENT: ?Fizzing / gurgling noises from center vent in dashboard: the air conditioning system is cooling the vehicle interior. The customer hears a fizzing / gurgling noise coming from the center ventilation grille in the vehicle interior.
B662419 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Remote control is not detected: vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B652020 - EQUIPMENT: ?Program head unit: satellite radio content is not available over ip, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
B640620 - EQUIPMENT: ?Fizzing / gurgling noises from center vent in dashboard: the air conditioning system is cooling the vehicle interior. The customer hears a fizzing / gurgling noise coming from the center ventilation grille in the vehicle interior.
B620320 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with fault memory cdc152: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the mil is illuminated.
B611120 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured: the customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: the doors lock the alarm system is not activated the side mirrors (when th
B090120 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw remote software upgrade is not offered for installation: the customer complaints that the bmw remote software upgrade (rsu) is not possible in their vehicle, though the remote software upgrade menu is available in the vehicle and a down
B011220 - TIRES: 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
B650919 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Head unit resets with fault code b7f8f9 reset watchdog: customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted. The navigation is no longer available. A black screen is shown in the control display.
B640416 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Water ingress in footwell area from a/c condensate drain: water ingress in footwell area from a/c condensate drain. Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
B612315 - EQUIPMENT: 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.
B611120 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured: the customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: the doors lock. The alarm system is not activated. The side mirrors (when th
B640520 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Condensation from air conditioning leaks into passenger footwell: condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake
B520720 - SEATS: Seat heating not activated when engine is started using remote starting system: when preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (remote engine start), the seat heating on the driver's side is not activated.
B640520 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Condensation from air conditioning leaks into passenger footwell: condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the passenger's footwell. During assembly, the cover of the fresh air intake
B520720 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER: Seat heating not activated when engine is started using remote starting system: when preheating/precooling the vehicle via the remote starting system (remote engine start), the seat heating on the driver's side is not activated.
B651620 - EQUIPMENT: Service action - program head unit: incorrect encoding of the head unit, us type-specific scopes were not included. Software in the head unit.
B620220 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action - program the instrument cluster: the instrument cluster needle illumination can occasionally fail in the event of a long-term power overload. The brightness of the needle illumination is automatically regulated by a sensor i