# Service bulletin B612417

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10145340
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-10\-09
- Manufacturer's number: B612417
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DO NOT FUNCTION RELIABLY: Sporadic or continuous malfunction of multifunction steering wheel buttons

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145340-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145340-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 230I
- 2012 BMW 320I
- 2013 to 2018 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2018 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 to 2018 BMW 330E
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 330I
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 335I
- 2016 to 2018 BMW 340I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 440I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW M240I
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M4

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2021093](/recalls/tc/2021093.md), 2021-02-24: Steering

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B061025](/bulletins/11014696.md), 2025-03-03, Other: STEERING. Right Tie Rod Return
- [B360121](/bulletins/10249018.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. At low outside temperatures \(below 40 degrees F\) and slow driving speeds \(i.e. when parking, maneuvering\)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.
- [B612123](/bulletins/10245376.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: STEERING. The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
- [SB23\-01](/bulletins/10240305.md), 2023-08-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 \& 23mc40471
- [sb23\-01TMS](/bulletins/10240273.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. This is the companion to SPL Parts, Inc.'s SB 23\-01 mailed by private label independent distributor Turner Motorsports.
- [SB 23\-01](/bulletins/10240266.md), 2023-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION; STEERING. SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23\-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of torque setting and removal and replacement of damaged or under torqued fasteners to reduce risk of premature failure and accident. SB\-23\-01 was mailed, emailed and posted on SPL website to known resellers, race teams and users of the affected parts and is being submitted here as required by part 579.5. Vehicle Applications include: BMW series 1,2,3,\& 4, 2008\-2023; Chevrolet Camaro 26\-2023, Cadillac ATS, CTS 2016\-2019; Ford Mustang 2015\-2023; Toyota Supra 2020\-2023.
- [B310318](/bulletins/10214259.md), 2022-06-21, Service bulletin: STEERING. Cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed.
- [B661519](/bulletins/10211809.md), 2022-05-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; LANE DEPARTURE; STEERING. The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning \(LDW\) is too strong \(severe\), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. 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.
- [B610721](/bulletins/10203340.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: STEERING. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- [B610721](/bulletins/10200238.md), 2021-08-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.

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