# Service bulletin B612123

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10245376
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-12\-06
- Manufacturer's number: B612123
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-11\-16
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

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

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10245376-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2003 BMW 220I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2020 to 2023 BMW 228I
- 2017 to 2024 BMW 230I
- 2023 BMW 240I
- BMW 5 SERIES
- 2021 BMW IX
- 2022 to 2024 BMW IX
- 2013 to 2024 BMW X1

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [23V770000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V770000.md), 2023-11-16: STEERING
- [19V601000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V601000.md), 2019-08-14: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- [15V887000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V887000.md), 2015-12-30: STEERING:GEAR BOX \(OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B320526](/bulletins/11036379.md), 2026-08-26, Service bulletin: STEERING. “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
- [B320326](/bulletins/11031564.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: STEERING. “Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
- [B320825](/bulletins/11023248.md), 2025-09-22, Service bulletin: STEERING. When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.
- [B320123](/bulletins/11021817.md), 2025-08-13, Service bulletin: STEERING. When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
- [B320324](/bulletins/11020909.md), 2025-07-28, Service campaign: STEERING. A check control \(CC\) message \(‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’\) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction in power steering assistance when parking.
- [B360225](/bulletins/11019561.md), 2025-06-17, Service bulletin: STEERING. A “knocking/thumping” noise can be heard during left/right steering wheel movements while stationary or atlow speeds, and can also be felt in the steering wheel. The noise occurs at high interior temperatures above 86°F. When the vehicle interior cools down, the noise is diminished.
- [B320425](/bulletins/11018514.md), 2025-05-21, Service bulletin: STEERING. After prolonged straight\-ahead driving \(e.g. highway driving\), there may be a temporary, slightly noticeable increase in steering forces when steering out of the steering wheel center position. This minimally noticeable increase in steering forces is perceived as a slight, brief resistance. After overcoming this brief resistance when steering out of the steering wheel center position, no permanent increase in steering forces is noticeable.
- [B061025](/bulletins/11014696.md), 2025-03-03, Other: STEERING. Right Tie Rod Return
- [B320324](/bulletins/11014505.md), 2025-02-25, Service campaign: STEERING. A check control \(CC\) message \(‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’\) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction in power steering assistance when parking.
- [B320125](/bulletins/11013039.md), 2025-01-23, Service bulletin: STEERING. Rumbling, groaning type noises from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.

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