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2022 BMW 228I

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Service bulletins

45 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B010224

Warranty Program/Extension

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

B310122

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/orouter CV boots.

B640422

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap moves to a different position. Due to the complex design of the heating and air-conditioning unit, the kinematics causing it (top or bottom,left or right) may not be able to be precisely located. Depending on the vehicle model, the number of servomotors (and the associated kinematics unit) varies.Various models use either 2 or 3 servomotors.

B640416

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.

B611305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

B160123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a “large leak,” after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan

B610524

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 – “HU-H: Reset” will be stored in the HU-H3.

B840323

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 potentially affected vehicles may not recognize the removal of the digital key (Key Card or mobile phone) from the wireless charging tray, and thereby not meeting a federal requirement. On February 17, 2023 , the Delivery Stop was upgraded to a Non-Compliance Recall (see SI B84 01 23 ). SIB84 01 23 outlined a procedure for vehicles at that time which were- a) in BMW center inventory b) already delivered to customers This new SI B84 03 23 addresses vehicles which were in BMW center inventory or at the Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC) at that time. Those vehicles had the Key Card removed and were able to be retailed to the customer Such vehicles now need to return to the center to receive a new Key Card and updated programming. Please note that vehicles which were already in customer hands will be addressed by an update to SI B8401 23

B612123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.

B513218

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.

B652823

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 or stream music with mobile device Customer is unable to connect a new mobile device via Bluetooth Mobile device does not automatically reconnect via Bluetooth in the next drive cycle (after short sleep cycle)

B520121

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.

B090221

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

B120323

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

B630821

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 permitted short circuit cycles exceeded

B510923

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Sudden failure of the power window(s).

B514616

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

B630723

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.

SIB660823

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 customer KAFAS camera system cannot be activated due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer Road signs are sporadically not detected.

B512022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.

B610923

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

B651623

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.

B840822

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.

B841422

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).

SIB630223

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Taillambs.

B630223

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The trunklid-mounted inner taillamp turn indicators (arrows) do not function.

B512222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.

B220222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.

B220322

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

During load reversal or taking off from a stop, there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area.

B651622

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.

B611222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.

B651922

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.

B611722

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After programming the vehicle using ISTA version 4.36.2x, the vehicle will not enter a sleep cycle.

B662419

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

SIB410522

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Water in the right tail lamp (aka taillight).

SIB650922

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.

SIB611322

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kicking" motion beneath the rear bumper. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop.

SIB540222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically.

SIB662419

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Digital Key Card are not affected.

SIB090121

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgrade failure, the engine start is prevented for safety reasons until the vehicle is programmed correctly. Most of the errors occur when only one control unit fails to program correctly.

SIB360122

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

SIB640222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 occur individually or in combination.

SIB651312

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.

B360122

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

B840222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The customer finds an indication in the â??myBMWâ? 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.

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