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2022 BMW M440I TSBs

59 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Other

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10239615

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.

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.

10236236

Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to...

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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.

10233169

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021.

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Due to supply chain limitations, certain vehicles were produced without a CID with touch function and and without Reversing Assistant.

10233162

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug.

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Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

10230725

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

10228434

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug.

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Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

10228432

It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break upon removal and/or during...

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installation.

10227557

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug.

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Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

10225115

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug.

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Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

Engine

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11032729

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

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15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery 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.

10242688

?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."

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.

10215750

BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.

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The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgrade failure, the engine start is prevented for safety reasons until the vehicle is programmed correctly. Most of the errors occur when only one control unit fails to program correctly.

10214984

Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.

10212795

Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.

10212784

The belt pulley on the mechanical coolant pump may fracture allowing the engine drive belt to come off the coolant pump...

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and alternator.

Infotainment

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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.

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.

10230740

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

10227575

The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.

10227558

After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.

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.

10214990

The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles...

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with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.

Body & Paint

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10238081

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

10238078

Sudden failure of the power window(s).

10230729

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

10225121

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

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the instrument panel.

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.

10214989

Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop).

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Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may occur individually or in combination.

10211856

The trunk floor carpet is wet, primarily on the left side.

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.

10249023

Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative.

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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.

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

10238083

Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode.

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As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.

10235191

Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode.

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As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.

10227929

A check control message for the restraint system appears.

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In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal 93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great 930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great.

10212793

48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.

Tires & Wheels

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10218367

Starting mid-May 2022, the QR code on the tite sidewalls of Pirelli tires has been omitted due to patent reasons.

10215753

The customer finds an indication in themyBMWapp that the tires need service due to wear.

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Even afterreplacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.

10212790

The customer finds an indication in the myBMW? app that the tires need service due to wear.

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Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.

10211855

After replacing tires and successfully programming the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) using the RDC tool to...

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transfer the QR code information on the sidewall, the "back-end" support systems need time to update the new tire information.

10211810

The customer finds an indication in the ??myBMW? app that the tires need service due to wear.

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Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.

Lighting

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10239610

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

10238086

Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.

10214988

Excessive condensation has collected in one or both headlights.

Transmission

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10239603

BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that...

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were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.

10235196

The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever.

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The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics.

10235178

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go...

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into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.

Fuel System

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10239602

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.

10233166

Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year 2022 vehicles...

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listed above were produced without the integrated touch screen function.

10230734

Due to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible.

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Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed.

Steering

2 bulletins
10249018

At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e.

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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.

10211809

The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver.

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Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time.

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-

Software & Calibration

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10239599

With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15...

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vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.