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Service bulletins for the 2012 BMW 328i

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.

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

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6407132018-11-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Action: Replace Blower Motor Regulator. The blower motor regulator has an internal fault; after starting the engine, there may be a delay of up to a minute before the blower motor comes on CAUSE Faulty blower motor regulator (output stage)
5402132018-11-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. ?Sunroof Gets Stuck or Moves in Small Steps. During opening or closing the sunroof, one or more of the following situations may occur: 1. The sunroof becomes stuck 2. One-touch open and close no longer works 3. The sunroof moves in small steps. CAUSE Software error in the sunroof control module (FZD) Some or all of the following fault codes may be stored: 0x030212 - SHD: Activation timeout, no block recognition 0x030214 - SHD: Zero position passed, loss of calibration 0x030215 - SHD: Invalid characteristic curve, not normalized 0x030216 - SHD: 90% motor temperature threshold exceeded 0x030217 - SHD: Motor operation interrupted by overheating 0x030218 - SHD: Motor does not start due to overvoltage or undervoltage 0x030219 - SHD: Errors in the checksum coding 0x03021C - SHD: Not initialized due to invalid marginal conditions (motor driver) 0x030220 - SHD: System not normalized 0x801A02 - Coding: Control unit is not coded.
5107142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. Noise from Rearview Mirror. Rattling noises can be heard from the rearview mirror when driving. CAUSE The mirror electrical connector is loose in the mirror base.
6407132018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; VISIBILITY. Service Action: Replace Blower Motor Regulator. The blower motor regulator has an internal fault; after starting the engine, there may be a delay of up to a minute before the blower motor comes on CAUSE Faulty blower motor regulator (output stage)
6406132018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VISIBILITY. ?SI B64 06 13 January 2014 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 06 13 dated November 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT A/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow. The customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than one hour. The complaint can vary due to one or more of the following variables: * High outside ambient temperature * Too much humidity * A/C temperature and fan settings set too low for too long Note: It is very difficult to duplicate this issue due the required outdoor weather conditions and length of driving time needed. CAUSE Evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor
B6123152018-11-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. "The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full. INFORMATION The use of a ""non-approved"" washer fluid can cause the low fluid warning light to come on even when the reservoir is full. An analysis of parts returned to warranty has shown the sensor is operating correctly. Do not replace the reservoir with integrated sensor for these situations. We recommend using ""BMW Group approved"" washer fluid when servicing the vehicle or performing repairs on the windshield washer system. Refer to ISTA document ""FB-GZ-B17A-F20 Washer fluid level sensor"" for information on how this capacitive sensor operates. If the correct washer fluid is being used, diagnose the system using normal troubleshooting with ISTA. A fault code may be stored if an electrical fault occurs in the circuit. PARTS INFORMATION Part NumberDescriptionQuantity83 19 2 406 220BMW WWS Cold Weather Concentrate 35% 55 GalAs needed83 19 2 361 205BMW Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 GalAs neededNote: As applicable, do not exceed your state's maximum for the allowable amount/percentage of ""Washer Concentrate"" that can be used when mixing the windshield washer fluid solution. WARRANTY INFORMATION The issue described in this bulletin is not a vehicle-related defect in materials or workmanship. If a vehicle repair is required as a result of this issue, it is are not claimable under a BMW limited warranty."
6404122018-11-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR. SI B64 04 12February 2015 Heating and Air ConditioningTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 04 12 dated September 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Blower Makes an Unusual Noise. An unusual howling/vibrating noise can be heard from the glove compartment and passenger foot well area (blower motor).
B5144162018-11-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES Whats new: Video link added This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 44 16 dated January 2017. . Creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in. Video Link: tinyurl.com/z46agg9 Accumulation of dust in the joint gap seal.
B5144162018-05-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES: Creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in.
SIB-61-36-122013-01-18. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. BMW: TRUNK LID FAILS TO OPEN, HAZARD LIGHTS FLASHES PERMANENTLY, VEHICLE WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ON ITS OWN, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, BY THEMSELVES, WILL TURN ON AND WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, WIPERS CONTINUE TO OPERATE. MODEL 2011-2012 F30. *PE
SIB-61-04-052013-01-18. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, LED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, FLASHES. THE POWER MIRRORS AND WINDOWS BECOME INOPERATIVE, DUE TO POSSIBLE WATER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS OR RIGHT AND LEFT STEPPER BOX ARE DEFECTIVE. MODEL 2012 E90. *PE
SIB-61-21-122012-08-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY/WIPER. BMW: DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR IN FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *PE
SIB-61-09-122012-05-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. BMW: VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS RELATED TO THE FEM. WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT STAY IN PARKED POSITION. WIPERS OPERATE WHEN SWITCHED OFF. WIPERS PARTIALLY MOVE WHEN SWITCHED ON. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASH PERMANENTLY. *KB UPDATED 7/17/12. *PE MODEL 2011-2012 F30. *PE

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