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Service bulletins for the 2014 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.

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

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B5146162023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
B5125192019-09-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.
B6623172019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018 CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
B5111192019-04-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SERVICE ACTION: SECURE UNDERBODY PANELING. Over time the mounting clips may fail allowing the center underbody panel to become loose. The mounting clips were not sufficiently hardened during production.
B5110162019-03-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. Part Number Description Quantity F30; F31; F80 Front 51 33 7 414 531 Window guide; front left As needed 51 33 7 414 532 Window guide; front right As needed F30; F80 Rear A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces.
B5125182019-01-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A-Pillar may have loosened over time.
B6103152018-12-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STEERING; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; LANE DEPARTURE. Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K-CAN This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated April 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 under A-Pill
B5102162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. RATTLE OR SCRAPING NOISE IN ROOF LINER. A scraping or groaning noise can be heard from the left or right side of the headliner from the A, B or C-pillar. The head air bag fabric may rub on the headliner.
B3104162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle. Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle may occur when driving over poor road surfaces. Software of the Variable Damper Control (VDC)
B5123152018-12-10. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SI B51 23 15 Body Equipment May 2016 Technical Service The Driver's Side Front/Rear Door Can No Longer Be Opened from the Outside This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 23 15 dated September 2015.. A driver's-side door cannot be opened by the outside door handle. This concern can also affect the driver's side rear door on the F34 and F36. The Bowden cable has become detached.
B5110162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Groaning Noise from Doors over Rough Roads. A groaning noise is heard from the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Window guide rubbing on door opening.
B5106162018-12-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. SUBJECT Whistling Noise from the B-pillar. A whistling noise can be heard from the left or right side B-pillar area when the sunroof is open or tilted at highway speeds. Edge protection on the B-pillar
B5102162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SUBJECT Noise from the Headliner. A scraping or groaning noise can be heard from the left or right side of the headliner from the A, B or C-pillar. The head air bag fabric may rub on the headliner.
B5146162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. During opening and closing of the tailgate, a creaking noise can be heard from the tailgate lock. Excess friction caused by dust/dirt entry into the tailgate lock and on the striker.
B5110162018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. ?GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Excessive friction between window guide and door opening. Situation is worsened by: * Option SA 760 high-gloss shadow line * High ambient temperature * Uneven driving surface.
B4103162018-11-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. EDGE CORROSION IN THE INNER DOOR JAMB AREA. Corrosion on inner door panels at the following holes and cavity openings: ? Door brake (1). ? Door wiring harness pass-thru (2).
5113142018-11-13. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. Trunk Lid Does Not Open Completely. The customer may complain that the trunk does not open fully when using the remote key or hands-free trunk-lid opening (a Comfort Access function). CAUSE * A dry trunk lid seal causes the trunk lid to stick. * F30 and F32 only: A trunk return spring that is not installed correctly may not open the trunk lid fully.
5110142018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT. Front Door Loudspeaker Make Noises When Cold. The customer complains of front door loudspeaker noises when the temperature is below freezing. CAUSE Water from the door window may enter the rear area of the front door medium range loudspeaker basket/cage and can solidify when the temperature drops below freezing, creating the noise.
6311132018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK. One or Both Trunk Lid Tail Lamps Malfunction. One of the tail lamps is out in the trunk lid light cluster. This is accompanied by one of the following CCM (Check Control Messages): z Tail lamp in tailgate malfunction z Rear fog light malfunction z Reversing light malfunction z ISTA shows one or more fault(s) present: 80486A - Short-circuit in left-hand reversing light 80486B - Short-circuit in right-hand reversing light 80487F - Rear fog light, left, faulty 804880 - Rear fog light, right, faulty CAUSE The socket housing in the rear lamp mounted on the trunk lid is defective.
5121132018-11-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Door Mirror Wind/Whistle Noise. Whistling noise from front area of the front door mirror when driving at highway speeds CAUSE There is an air gap between the door mirror cap and the turn signal housing in the mirror.
5105142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Service Action: Remove and Discard Water Drain Plugs from E-Box. Water leaks into the cabin due to clogged drain plugs in the E-boxes. CAUSE The drain plug slots are too small and clog.
B5132152018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Water Ingress into the Luggage Compartment after opening the Tailgate. A small quantity of water may enter the luggage compartment after opening the tailgate CAUSE The water drain hose(s) on the rear spoiler is blocked.
B5126152018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Driver or Passenger's Front Doors Handles Inoperable. Sporadically it is not possible to open the driver or passenger's front door from the outside or inside door handle. Multiple attempts will eventually open the door. Comfort access operation of the outside door handle works properly. This situation occurs at temperatures below 37 °F. CAUSE Incorrect routing of the Bowden cable.
B5124152018-11-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. Groaning Noise from the Exterior Mirror. A groaning noise is heard coming from the area around the outside mirror when opening and closing the door. The noise is more noticeable when the door is fully open to the end stop. CAUSE The outer front door weather strip rubs against the mirror housing.
B5123152018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The Driver's Door Can No Longer Be Opened from the Outside. The driver's door cannot be opened from the outside by the door handle. The door still can be opened from the inside. CAUSE The Bowden cable has become detached.

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