2020 BMW M235I technical service bulletins
91 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2020 BMW M235I, including one warranty extension.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in materials and / or...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking,...
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
- Sudden failure of the power window(s).
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.
- Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can...
- While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
- The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever
- Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn...
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
- The trunklid-mounted inner taillamp turn indicators (arrows) do not function.
- Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
- The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
- During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link...
- During load reversal or taking off from a stop, there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower...
- After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror...
- Retrofit Satellite Radio
- The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
- After programming the vehicle using ISTA version 4.36.2x, the vehicle will not enter a sleep cycle.
- Water in the right tail lamp (aka taillight).
- The sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically.
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop)
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians
- The customer finds an indication in themyBMWapp that the tires need service due to wear
- The customer finds an indication in the myBMWâ? app that the tires need service due to wear
- The customer finds an indication in the â??myBMWâ? app that the tires need service due to wear
- After replacing tires and successfully programming the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) using the...
- Customer complains of musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU)...
- SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- The SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks
- While using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile...
- Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the...
- The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
- BMW of North America (BMW NA) has made information available online to customers about software versions,...
- BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service...
- With the introduction of BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service...
- In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade (RSU)...
- Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the...
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle...
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent)
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that...
- The BMW key card cannot be activated
- The customer may complain of a check control message stating "Safe share detected" (CCM-ID 953)
- When the vehicle is operated in Sport Mode, the engine speed is no longer displayed in the BMW Head-Up...
- Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that...
- A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle
- Whirring noises from the steering wheel .
- HU-H3 mgu resets due to bluetooth connection with samsung android 11
- Remote control is not detected
- Increased effort required to open doors
- Instrument cluster basic programming abort
- Bmw remote software upgrade is not offered for installation
- Seat fails to initialize due to missing end stop
- Sporadic failure or cracking noise in bass speakers
- Bmw maintenance booklet and OEM tire manufacturers' warranties
- Bmw remote software upgrade is not offered for installation
- When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with fault memory CDC152
- ?FIZZING / GURGLING NOISES FROM CENTER VENT IN DASHBOARD: The Air Conditioning system is cooling the...
- ?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels...
- Remote control is not detected
- When locking vehicle, doors are locked but vehicle is not secured
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning...
- Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain: Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C...
- Head unit resets with fault code B7F8F9 reset watchdog
- Seat heating not activated when engine is started using remote starting system
- Condensation from air conditioning leaks into passenger footwell
- Service action - program the instrument cluster
- Incorrect encoding of the head unit, US type-specific scopes were not included
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