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Service bulletins for the 2019 BMW 330i

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.

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

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B1213182020-04-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated September 2019. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
B6631192020-03-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REARVIEW CAMERA. SPORADICALLY NO IMAGE IS DISPLAYED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B66 31 19 dated October 2019. When reverse gear is selected or the rear view camera is activated sporadically no image is displayed on the Central Information Display (CID). If the ignition is cycled off and back on the function is restored. Software error between the head unit and the rear-view camera.
B6105202020-03-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
B6104202020-03-16. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. COMFORT ACCESS & COMFORT GO DO NOT WORK SPORADICALLY IN WARM TO HOT TEMPERATURE: At warm to hot outside temperatures (above 60C° F) the customer may complain that the Comfort Access and Comfort Go sporadically don't work. Vehicle can be opened by pressing the remote control unlock buttons and- Engine start is possible by placing the remote control key on the steering column ring antenna. The situation corrects itself after the vehicle goes to sleep or cools down. At warm to hot outside temperatures there may be a temporary interruption in communication between the comfort access functions in the BDC. This leads to sporadic operating failure of the comfort access function.
B6101202020-03-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER ON: Customer is not able to power accessories using the 12 volt power socket. Design change to reduce short circuits and blown fuses.
B5113182020-03-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. LIN BUS FAULTS WITH EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS DAMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B51 13 18 dated February 2020. The exterior rearview mirror glass is discolored or cracked. The power windows and folding mirrors may not operate.
B1233142020-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B12 33 14 dated February 2016. The Service Engine Soon light is on. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. CAUSE During the engine warm-up the engine coolant does not reach operating temperature within the DME's allowable time limits. This is caused by either a faulty thermostat inside the transmission oil heat exchanger or a faulty engine characteristic map thermostat.
B1101202020-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The paper is torn and the lower plastic section is stuck in the engine oil filter housing (1).
B8404162020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B84 04 16 dated September 2016. One or all the following may be experienced in the vehicle: An SOS malfunction is seen in the Kombi (aka instrument cluster) When pressing the E-Call/SOS button in the overhead console nothing happens Fault code B7F33C (internal ECU error) is stored in the Telematics control unit (ATM/TCB2) There are 2 known causes for this failure. They are as follows: Software file missing from the ATM/TCB2 control module Water leak at the "shark fin" roof antenna (aka roof aerial) leading to corrosion in the ATM/TCB2 control module.
B8402202020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REMOTE 3D VIEW NOT AVAILABLE: Remote 3D View cannot be launched In the BMW ConnectedDrive App. Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
B8401202020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE: The BMW ConnectedDrive services are not available for an extended period. This may include: Calls in the BMW Assistance app (Concierge Service) Vehicle data and status in the BMW ConnectedDrive app Remote services Remote 3D View Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) Weather News Software error in Advanced Telematics Module 2 (ATM2).
B6635192020-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS - DRIVING ASSISTANT PACKAGE: BMW of North America LLC has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 24 2019) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW vehicles that were produced between August 1 and October 4 2019. The Driving Assistant package (ZDA; aka Driving Assistance) contains an additional Option Equipment (OE) code SA5AR (Extended Traffic Jam Assistant). This OE code 5AR must be removed from the Vehicle Order (VO).
B6601202020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. ACTIVE PARK DISTANCE CONTROL: SETTING MENU NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING. The activation setting for Active Park Distance Control (aPDC) is no longer available after programming. In this case the customer can no longer activate or deactivate the function. Note: The setting (activated or de-activated) which was selected prior to programming the vehicle will be retained. Software error in the head unit HU-H3 occurring with vehicle Integration Level (I-Level) S18A-19-11-500 to S18A-19-11-540.
B6121192020-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE ACTION: INSPECT AND REWORK ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS: Depending on the severity of the wiring damage this can lead to a multitude of electrical malfunctions and indicator lights on the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) or Central Information Display (CID). It is possible that the wiring harness may be damaged even if routed correctly. This is due to- The confined mounting position of the affected engine wiring harness in combination with the component tolerances Sharp-edged components in the vicinity of the wiring harness
B5416192020-02-18. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. CLICKING NOISE FROM ROLLER SUNSHADE: When driving over rough road surfaces a clicking noise is present from the area of the roller sunshade of the sunroof. Insufficient grease for the roller sunshade mechanism allowing excessive movement inside the sunshade guide rail.
B5102202020-02-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. RATTLE NOISE FROM COWL TRIM: A rattle noise is present while driving from the cowl area under the windshield at temperatures below 50C°F. The rattle may be present from either or both sides (right and/or left). At temperatures below 50C°F the cowl panels below the windshield can contact the adjacent panels.
B3107192020-02-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. SERVICE ACTION: APPLY CAVITY WAX PROTECTION INSIDE THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT: The corrosion protection applied to the inside of the front axle support during the manufacturing process may have minor coating defects. In individual cases this can lead to localized rust damage on the front axle support over the service life of the vehicle. Manufacturing process error.
B1112192020-02-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following faults may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault code Control module Fault code text 213A2B DME Increment wheel adaption faulty This situation is not associated with any drivability complaints and only affects vehicles built with a Factory I-level of 19-07-500 and later. An unfavorable DME diagnostic calibration may cause the fault code to be stored. In most circumstances this will cause the MIL to be illuminated.
B0113192020-02-18. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting tabs for the rear tail light assembly housing(s) may become too brittle and crack to the point where the hold down nut(s) can no longer keep the housing(s) in place.
B6210192020-01-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. INCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
B6209192020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster remains dark after starting the vehicle. After a restart normal functionality is restored. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
B5415192020-01-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. GROANING NOISE FROM SUNROOF: A groaning noise is present from the sunroof glass panel while driving over rough road surfaces or during body flex. The noise may also be present while the sunroof is opening into the vented position. Interference between the sunroof glass panel perimeter seal and the vehicle roof.
B5408192020-01-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; VISIBILITY. SUNROOF REVERSES WHEN CLOSING: The sunroof reverses direction (anti-traps) just as the sunroof glass meets the wind deflector. The sunroof may not properly initialize as a result.
B1203192020-01-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.
B6620192019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE KAFAS (CAMERA-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM) CAMERA. A malfunction of the KAFAS camera can occur due to a voltage supply fault. This triggers a Check Control Message (CCM) to be displayed sporadically during the drive cycle- "Driver Assistance support restricted.

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