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2024 BMW 330I

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Service bulletins

60 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.

B652026

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black (black screen) The image is OK again The complete flickering episode with all the above-mentioned three phases only lasts about half a second intotal each time.

B064026

Other

Mirror Glass Return

B010324

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.

B652025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

B320123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.

B062026

Other

KLE Control Unit Return

B061326

Other

Auxiliary Water Pump Return

B641325

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will turn on the check engine light on vehicles with an I-level lower than 24-11-570. This fault memory entry does not cause an impairment of functionality of the automatic air conditioningsystem.

B340925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of time.

B840625

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.

B410725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.

B064125

Other

Seal Return

B063925

Other

Adapter Disc Return

B660725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The speed limit warning adopted speed, which is set by the customer, is automatically reverting to lowervalue after an extended duration of the sleep cycle.

B120525

Service Campaign

Moisture may enter the start generator supply line and cause corrosion inside the line.

B063225

Other

Inspection and Return - Linkage for Wiper System

B651525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When initiating a phone call to a specific saved contact, Intelligent Personal Assistant may not be able tolocate the contact or may call the incorrect contact.

B840225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When making phone calls via BMW Bluetooth (not Apple CarPlay) in the vehicle, the person in the calloutside the vehicle hears a distorted voice reproduction.

B650925

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer may complain that Projected Modes (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) do not connect in the vehicle. Itis found that the WiFi in the vehicle is also not active and cannot be turned on.

B160125

Emissions

Please have the Integrated Fuel Module control unit (IFM) programmed in the vehicles concerned(according to the vehicle identification number selection), if possible, before vehicle delivery.

B320425

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After prolonged straight-ahead driving (e.g. highway driving), there may be a temporary, slightly noticeable increase in steering forces when steering out of the steering wheel center position. This minimally noticeable increase in steering forces is perceived as a slight, brief resistance. After overcoming this brief resistance when steering out of the steering wheel center position, no permanent increase in steering forces is noticeable.

B513019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb.

B511223

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the frontbottom active air flap is obstructed or blocked.

B062425

Other

Wiper System Return

B061625

Other

Central Bass Right Return

B640125

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The customer may hear an intermittent “humming” or “foghorn” type sound in vehicle. It sounds like a lowhum that last for only a few seconds. This can occur with the engine operating or may be heard for up to one hour after engine shut down.

B160125A

Other

Update - Delivery Stop: Integrated Fuel Module

B160125B

Other

B16 01 25 Integrated Fuel Module Delivery Stop Software Update

B514616

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

B060725

Other

Headlight Return

B120624

Service Campaign

BMW AG has decided on a service campaign for certain vehicles from the G0x, G12 and G20 series. Please have the starter motor checked and, if necessary, replaced in the vehicles concerned (according to the vehicle identification number selection) if possible before vehicle delivery. If vehicles have already been delivered, please have the measure carried out the next time the vehicles enter the workshop. A bolting fault on the long bolt screws can cause the magnets in the starter motor to twist. As a result, the power of the starter motor decreases. As a result, the engine does not start.

B110924

Service Campaign

During manufacturing, the dual-mass flywheel has not been sufficiently greased. The insufficient grease may result in acoustic abnormalities and vibrations in the vehicle's powertrain.

B512224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area. Overtime, the sealing material continues to detach more and more, which can cause the seal to dangle and become visible to the customer.

B610615

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.

B653824

Service Campaign

Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theater Screen is not possible

B840424

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theatre Screen is not possible

B653524

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.

B068324

Other

Wastegate Valve Actuator Return

B512724

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Ethernet bus of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) is interrupted so that audio output, rear viewcamera, or the driver assistance systems fail. The symptoms begin to appear during auto locking at approx.10 mph, or after the Central Locking button is activated. Dependent upon vehicle equipment, the following permanent SAE faults may be stored in the vehicle: S 0219, No Communication possible with: Amplifier S 0261, No Communication possible with: Camera-based driver assistance S 0273, No Communication possible with: Headunit S 0313, No Communication possible with: All-round vision camera S 0386, No Communication possible with: Instrument Panel S 0394, No Communication possible with: Telematics control unit

B612624

Service Campaign

Both 12 V and 48 (V) volt ground cables may not have been secured correctly to the underbody of theaffected vehicles. Please, ensure that both ground lines (12 V and 48 V) are reworked before vehicledelivery.

B310223

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.

B612224

Service Campaign

A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure.

B110424

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

One of the following faults are stored in the DME: 123432 - Electrical wastegate valve, adaptation: Limit position shut, implausible 123433 - Electrical wastegate valve, adaptation: adjustment range implausible 123511 - Electrical wastegate valve: stiff movement

B067624

Other

Entrance Cover Return

B066924

Other

Window Border Cover Return

B652124

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When the navigation app is opened in the vehicle, the navigation map is not displayed. Instead, the navigation loading screen is shown on a constant loop and the message "Navigation starts" is displayed.

B511219

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of thefollowing faults stored: 138207 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at warm ambient temperature 21B043 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138222 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), above: positional deviation error detected at warm ambienttemperature 138209 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 13822B - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 21B042 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), below: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138206 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), bottom, blockage at warm ambient temperature 138225- Active air-flap control, bottom: top limit position not detected 138224- Active air-flap control, bottom: bottom limit position not detected

B652024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When getting into the vehicle, the wrong driver profile is selected. As a result, the seat adjusts to the wrong position.

B065024

Other

Catalytic Return

B180124

Service Campaign

DELIVERY STOP: CATALYTIC CONVERTER

B270220

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.

B064524

Other

Water Pump Return

B120721

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.

B510819

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

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.

B360121

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.

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.

B521723

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown.

B320523

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The bolting of the sensor housing on the steering gear may not have been carried out correctly. The originalbolting may cause a low offset in the sensor signal and result in a noticeable asymmetry of the steering assistance.

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