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2023 BMW 228I TSBs

20 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Infotainment

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11002864

No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.

10249032

The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3).

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FaultB7F8F9 HU-H: Reset will be stored in the HU-H3.

10242874

Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be...

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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)

10224210

The sound output intermittently drops out entirely.

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This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.

Engine

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11032730

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...

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years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

10250374

An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel.

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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.

10225126

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start...

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when placing the key against the steering column.

Other

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

10236394

Taillambs.

10225118

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

Body & Paint

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10245372

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

10218418

A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units.

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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.

10218376

A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units.

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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.

Lighting

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10248092

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 2023 BMW vehicles that were...

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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

10224202

Water in the right tail lamp (aka taillight).

HVAC & Climate

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11002861

A rattling/ droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated.

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Vibrationsare felt in the drivers footwell.

Electrical

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10249027

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years.

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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.

Fuel System

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10249015

A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection).

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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

Steering

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10245376

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

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10242967

BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the...

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spacer is conformed to drawing.