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2022 BMW M850I

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Service bulletins

35 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.

B170324

Service Campaign

Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank (5-8).

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.

B340714

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

B320223

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.

B540521

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.

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.

B630321

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).

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

B640821

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

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.

B514616

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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.

B320420

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.

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).

B122519

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.

B240222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.

B612922

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.

B613322

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Due to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible. Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed.

B652422

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Visible white spots on the edge of the central information display (CID) from being touched with a finger.

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.

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.

SIB330120

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

There is a shudder or jerking feeling coming from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds and low engine loads while turning.

SIB410422

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

After driving through standing or puddling water that exceeds these vehicles' ground clearance, water ingress is possible into the rear side door sill areas as shown and noted below. Water ingress: 1. Through the rear support lifting platforms. 2. This water could then pass through the leaking molding. 3. With the water collecting and remaining in the forward enclosed area.

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.

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