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2023 BMW M3 TSBs

22 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Lighting

4 bulletins
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While driving on a smooth and/or unevenroad, a cracking sound is heard from therear wheel arch area (highlighted in...

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orange) on either the right or left side.

11022101

While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a cracking sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in...

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orange) on either the right or left side.

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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

10239610

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

Fuel System

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EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A03: PROGRAM CONTOL UNITS (DME)

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

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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 0.5 mm.

Infotainment

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10235206

Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).

10235203

Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators,...

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acoustic signals) may also have failed.

10235198

In SPORT mode, a black square appears in the RPM gauge (tachometer) section of the instrument cluster display.

Body & Paint

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11024208

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

10238081

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

Engine

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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.

10235180

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

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may be heard.

Electrical

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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.

10239611

Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed.

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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

Other

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BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 28, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMWvehicles that were...

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produced between January 23, 2023, and June 15, 2023.

10239601

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were...

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produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.

Air Bags & Safety

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11024211

In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call...

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button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.

Steering

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10249016

With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking...

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type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once again under load. The noise might also be heard for a short time while driving.

Brakes

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10244237

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

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CAUSE Material-

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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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.