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Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 246334 [USA]: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
    Bmw of north americal, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2023 8 series coupe (840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series convertible (840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8), 8 series gran coupe (840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, alpine b8 xdrive), 2 series coupe (230i, 230i xdrive, m240i xdrive, m2), and 2022-2023 z4 sdrive30i, z4 m40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the electronic control unit (ecu) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 118, "power-operated window systems."
    dealers will update the software for the electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and wi-fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 11, 2023. 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.Nhtsa.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.

  • B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • 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
  • B320223 - STEERING: Situation unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump
  • B160123 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (evap) system(nvld natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the dme: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and
  • B111023 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Intake system. Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective november 2, 2023) on certain model year 2024 bmwvehicles that were produced in october 2023 and november 2023.
  • B340714 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. Cause material-
  • B240423 - POWER TRAIN: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective september 28, 2023) on certain model year 2023 bmwvehicles that were produced between january 23, 2023, and june 15, 2023.
  • MCAS4023 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Bmw ag has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
  • B320223 - STEERING: ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
  • B840323 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective february 9, 2023) on certain model year 2022 - 2023 bmw vehicles that were produced between june 29, 2022 and february 16, 2023.
  • B640821 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees fahrenheit or more (38 f to 60 f +) without changing any climate control settings.
  • B630821 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 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
  • B160123 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (evap) system (nvld natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the dme: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and s
  • 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.
  • B840323 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE: Bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective february 9, 2023) on certain model year 2022 - 2023 bmw vehicles that were produced between june 29, 2022 and february 16, 2023. This was originally called ""wireless charging tray"". Software in
  • 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.
  • B841422 - LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE: Customer is shown an incorrect gps location in the vehicle (i.E., nav map, coordinates).
  • 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.
  • B620223 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: In sport mode, a black square appears in the rpm gauge (tachometer) section of the instrument cluster display.
  • B320420 - STEERING: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.

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