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2024 BMW 430I

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Service bulletins

55 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.

B640626

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A “whistling” noise is heard from the centerconsole/instrument panel when using theheating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Heard with the blower motor set tospeed 2 or above Noise goes away on high blower speed Noise is loudest with the vents on theback of the center console in the closedposition Noise is heard the most near thecharging tray (where center consolemeets instrument panel)

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

B010126

Warranty Program/Extension

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

B510626

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area

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.

B310126

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When driving over an uneven road surface, a “thumping” noise can be heard from the front axle. Seeattached video V 31 01 26. Under certain weather conditions, a “groaning” noise may be heard during steering movements

B061326

Other

Auxiliary Water Pump Return

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.

B512222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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.

B510324

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. Doors open and close stiffly.

B840525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SITUATION After the telematics module (TCB4) has been replaced, the replacement part control unit is not accepted byISTA.

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.

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.

B510725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The trunk lid trim panel may partially comeloose/dangle (red arrows show the mostprevalent areas).

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.

B511624

Service Campaign

On G22 and G23 xDrive vehicles, the “xDrive”emblem was not installed on the left side ofthe trunk (circled). Only the “430i” emblemwas installed to the right side of the trunk. Without the “xDrive” emblem on the trunk, thecurrent emblem on the vehicle corresponds tovehicles without all-wheel drive.

B062425

Other

Wiper System Return

B061625

Other

Central Bass Right Return

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.

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

B410324

Service Campaign

There is possibility that two body plugs were not correctly installed on the vehicle during production.Possible water ingress at the two points and typical faults such as corrosion or musty odor can occur.

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

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.

B067624

Other

Entrance 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.

B651224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The Central information Display (CID) screen goes black and the Headunit (HU-H3) resets sporadically.After a short period of time, the function of the CID and HU-H3 is available again. Additionally, fault code B7F8F9 – “HU-H: Reset” will be stored in the HU-H3. The issue may occur multiple times while driving longer distances. CAUSE Unfavorable

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.

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.

B511823

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A groaning noise is heard from the trunk when driving on rough roads.

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)

SIB652021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Central information display.

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