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Service bulletins for the 2015 BMW 228i

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.

346 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B5107172018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. "NOISES FROM TOP OF A-PILLAR . While driving on uneven surface, cracking or popping noises can be heard from the vicinity of the top of the A-Pillar. Overlapping body panels whose edges are touching at a structural flex point causing them to "interfere" with one another."
B1303152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ISTA test plan. . The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for the Bosch type injectors. Ordering the injectors by VIN number or manual identification in ETK may result in an incorrect part number.
B1204172018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH PT-CAN FAULTS STORED . The Service engine soon light (MIL) is on and the transmission may go into failsafe. The problem may be intermittent along with any of the following check control messages displayed or stored. Transmission temperature Drivetrain fault Chassis stabilization Note: Any combination of the following faults can be stored. DME faults: CDBB04: No message (request, torque, crankshaft, transmission 2), receiver DME, transmitter EGS CDBE04: No message (display, engine speed, dynamic), receiver DME, transmitter EGS CDBF04: No message (status, transmission control unit), receiver DME, transmitter EGS CDC004: No message (diagnosis, OBD gearbox), receiver DME, transmitter EGS CDC104: No message (data, transmission train), receiver DME, transmitter EGS CDC201: No message (request, torque, crankshaft, EGS), receiver DME, transmitter EGS EGS faults: 4209A4: Temperature sensor system: Hotmode 3 - excess temperature CF1501: No message (diagnosis OBD engine), receiver EGS, transmitter DME/DDE CF1521: Message (group fault 1 - effect during driving: considerable): Receiver EGS, transmitter DME/DDE CF1531: Message (group fault 2 - effect on driving: possible): Receiver EGS, transmitter DME/DDE CF1541: Message (group fault 3 - effect on driving: none): Receiver EGS, transmitter DME/DDE CF2C21: Signal (actual engine speed, crankshaft - signals a poor quality useful signal, 0xA5) undefined, transmitter DME/DDE The EGS harness wiring from connector X13*2B becomes damaged due to abrasive movement inside the corrugated housing.
B6202172018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?SeriesOptionDescription F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F25, F26, F48, 05AR Traffic Jam AssistantX. Sporadically, at low temperatures, the instrument cluster (KOMBI) is not operating (display remains black). KOMBI software.
B6103152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K- CAN This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated June 2016. . The customer states that one or more of the following CC messages are displayed: 627 - Steering behavior: Drive moderately 070 - Steering: Drive moderately 765 - Rear-end collision restricted 850 - Pedestrian warning restricted 236 - Driving stabilization: Drive moderately 299 - SOS call system failure 042 - Brake system: Drive moderately After performing a vehicle test, one or more of the following fault codes are stored: ACSM - C9549A Message faulty (seat memory), ACSM receiver, driver's seat module transmitter FEM - D91DE0 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL FEM - D91EE5 No message, receiver FEM, passenger seat module transmitter ACSM - C9540C Message missing, receiver ACSM, transmitter FEM TMSL - D95402 Message missing, receiver TMSL, transmitter FEM KOMBI - E11454 No message, receiver KOMBI, transmitter REM FEM - D91DE6 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TMSL TMSR - D99401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM TMSR - D99402 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM FEM - 8041BA AHL system faulty FEM - D916C3 No message, receiver FEM, transmitter TCB ZBE - E2D403 No message, receiver CON, transmitter FEM-ZGM TRSVC - CA9428 Message incorrect, receiver TRSVC, transmitter PDC-REM TMSL- D95401 Message missing, receiver TMSR, transmitter FEM HU-H - S0397 MOST configuration was not stored TCB - E1445F KCAN2 or KCAN4: Line fault/electrical fault FEM - 8041B6 LWR faulty REM - E58468 Body CAN2; communication fault TRSVC - CA9427 Message incorrect, receiver all around vision camera, transmitter PDC/REM FEM - D91CEC Message missing, receiver FEM, transmitter REM Shorted K-CAN wiring under driver or passenger seat Shorted K-CAN2 wires were shorted between the left side trunk trim panel and the body of the vehicle Shorted K-CAN in left rear wheel well area Shorted K-CAN under center console trim Shorted K-CAN und
B5203172018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. ?MISSING AUDIO NOTIFICATION WHEN STORING SEAT MEMORY . When saving seat memory settings (Memory 1 or Memory 2) with a vehicle without navigation, there is no audio tone confirmation. Software error in control unit of Seat Module 2.
B5149162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. ?CREAKING NOISE ON SIDE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP NEAR CENTER/FRONT . While driving on uneven surface, creaking noises are heard from the area near the top of the window or from the top of the A-pillar. Friction between convertible seal and the windshield or side window.
B3105142018-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. ?FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED . INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), using the VIN to locate the part numbers. WARRANTY INFORMATION Damages due to outside influences are not covered under the terms of the BMW limited warranties.
B6124172018-10-09. Service bulletin. STEERING. STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DO NOT FUNCTION RELIABLY: Sporadic or continuous malfunction of multifunction steering wheel buttons
B6111182018-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AFTER EXCHANGING THE FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE (FEM), PROGRAMMING / ENCODING IS NOT POSSIBLE: After replacing the Front Electronic Module (FEM) for an applicable repair, programming / encoding is not possible.
B5114182018-10-09. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. RATTLE NOISE FROM DOOR WHEN CLOSING: A rattle or buzzing sound may be heard from either door when closing.
B8402142018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
B6513162018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
B6507092018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B5203182018-10-09. Service bulletin. SEATS. MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
B1204182018-10-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE OR AFTER ENGINE OPERATION: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
B8408182018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
B8406162018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
B6511172018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: ÒNavigation system startsÓ message is permanently displayed; or
B6507092018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B8403142018-07-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
B6513162018-07-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NBT-EVO (NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL) HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. ÕCOMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVEÕ
B6503182018-07-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
B5130162018-07-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
B1103172018-07-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. N20 AND N26 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 7 YEARS/70,000 MILES

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.