MC330423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Driveshaft Maintenance Schedule Change
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2018 BMW R1200 R
Service bulletins
56 bulletinsTechnical 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.
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 âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
MC000222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
M410122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
MC610821
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When diagnosing fault codes (0x3A13D7, 0x3A13D9), technicians erroneously condemn the electronic throttle grip, which analyses show is rarely the culprit.
MC55297495
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
MC660118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The bike does not shut down with a short press of the keyless ride button. The keyless Ride button must be pressed for several seconds to shut the bike down
MC64465398
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The hill start control operation may be sporadic.
MC64011504
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ticking noises from the cylinder hood.
MC64606814
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Which charger should be used to charge the Li-ion HP and/or M batteries.
B840616
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
B120718
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DME FC 1C0102 IS STORED WITH NO OTHER RELATED FAULTS: The following fault has been stored in the Digital Motor electronics (DME) fault memory with no other engine oil pressure faults stored.
B310112
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
B180218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXHAUST TAILPIPES MISALIGNED (B57): The rear tailpipe extensions do not line up evenly with the rear bumper.
B513016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
B620218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as "Due" (yellow).
B621917
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Upon starting the vehicle (terminal 15 switched on), the instrument cluster does not function (stays dark, no needle response, no bus communication).
B630516
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
B641216
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING: HVAC blower is not working.
B651316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing. 'Component Protection Active': If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
B660218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RADIO REMOTE SPORADICALLY INOPERATIVE: Sporadically one or both of the below situations can occur:
B661016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GARAGE DOOR OPENER CANNOT BE PROGRAMMED: The vehicle's rear view mirror integrated universal remote control is incompatible with some garage door (or fence) opener devices installed at the driver's residence and/or business.
B662317
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rear of the vehicle; for example by a gas filling hose.
B710218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE UNDERHOOD EMISSIONS LABEL: A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective March 2, 2018) on Model Year 2018 BMW 3 Series vehicles that have been produced from November 14, 2017 Ð February 11, 2018. The affected vehicles were equipped with an incorrect emissions label which must be replaced.
B720417
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FALSE WARNINGS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED: Acoustic and visual warnings indicate that the front passenger seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fastened, when the seat is actually unoccupied.
B840418
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BLUETOOTH AND USB AUDIO PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS MISSING - IPHONE: Playlists, song titles, etc. from iPhone do not display on Head Unit Basic 2.
B840618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONNECTEDDRIVE-REMOTE SERVICES DO NOT FUNCTION: Remote Services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the BMW Connected App) do not function after vehicle has been sitting for extended amount of time (In excess of 20 hours).
MC63473054
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Engine is placed into emergency operation mode and max rpm is reduced due to a deviation in throttle signals. Signal evaluation software has been reworked and should be installed.
B120618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DME FAULT CODE CDC203: Various control units contain faults indicating missing messages from the battery management electronics
B160118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOVING FUEL FEED LINE FOR PARKED CAR HEATING FROM REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP: Modify the universal replacement fuel pump assembly to allow it to be correctly installed in a US market vehicle.
B510218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WATER LEAK IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAUSES AUTOMATIC TAILGATE TO FAIL: The automatic tailgate may not function intermittently or permanently.
B621817
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
B630118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLICKERING LIGHTS- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: Intermittently interior and/or exterior lights are flickering or flashing and no audio function.
B640118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTABLE: Air distribution and/or temperature regulation variation exceeds design parameters.
B660418
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DURING PARKING MANEUVERING ASSISTANT OPERATION, DRIVER GEAR INPUT IS IGNORED: Sporadically, during a Parking Maneuvering Assistant or Parking Assistant operation the gear change requested (R to D or D to R) by the driver is ignored.
B661317
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYS INCORRECT VEHICLE MODEL: After programming the vehicle, the incorrect vehicle model is displayed in the CID (Central Information Display) when surround view camera function is active.
B840318
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TOUCH COMMAND: SEAT CONTROL FUNCTION MISSING AFTER PROGRAMMING: The seat adjustment function for front passenger and rear seats is missing from the BMW Touch Command.
B841117
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW APPS RANDOMLY STARTS PLAYING ON ITS OWN: While listening to FM, or AM, or Satellite Radio (SDARs), the audio source randomly switches to BMW Apps (Pandora, Spotify, Audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
MC64010520
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
B650318
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
B652517
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENTRY EVO HEAD UNIT WILL NOT PLAY MP3 FORMATTED CD's: Data CDÕs (encoded as MP3Õs) can NOT be played.
MC2300117
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2100116
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad has determiend in th ecourse of quality observation that in a few cases clutch fluid may leak between the clutch slave cylinder and the braided stainless steel clutch line. The cause is a burr in the clutch slave cylinder which may damage the gasket of the clutch line.
MC62571524_03
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
MC62533649
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rust stains occur in the rear of the case holders. Rusty water emerges through the vent hole that is required for the production process.
MC62335843
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After turning ignition key on and first scroll through of the Board Computer (BC), all menu items are displayed. When a scond scroll through is done th abmient tempertuire and average speed displays are missing. Only range and average consumption are displayed.
MC61326053
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After activation of the alarm system, the turn indicators remain on for 1 minute with integration levels higher than k001-15-03-510.
MC6192247601
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shift assist does not function after performing SIB 23 001 15 (017) DME software upgrade. This is due to a progrm fault in ISTA/p version 3.56.0.
MC60576836
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The lock barrel form the top case is lost. The tab on the lock barrel is 180 degrees out.
MC6132605
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After activation of th ealarm system, the turn signals remain on for 1 minute. Previously they turned off automatically. Software malfunction.
MC61461571
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC6100315
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in isolated cases the fuse for the voltage regulator is not correctly secured in the holder by the threaded fasteners. This can prevent the battery from being charged while the motorcycle is being ridden. If this happens the 'General' warning light shows red and the battery symbol appears in the multifunction display.
MC55813536
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC56005564
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
MC59823415
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil leak immediately after replacing cylinder head cover seal set.
MC52892177
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Trip distance recorder sets itself to zero. Software error in the instrument cluster.
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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.