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Service bulletins for the 2016 BMW 428i

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.

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

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B6124172018-11-26. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "?STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DO NOT FUNCTION RELIABLY. ? Sporadic or continuous malfunction of multifunction steering wheel buttons ? CC Message ""Cruise control without function"" displayed ? Sporadic or continuous malfunction of shift paddles Frictional corrosion on connector line (wiring harness) between switch cluster and steering wheel"
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).
B6609152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. Sporadically, a CCM (Check Control Message) is displayed advising that the Camera-based Driver Assistant system has failed. During this failure, all KAFAS (Camera-based driver assistance systems) system functionalities are inoperative. The affected functionalities are: Pedestrian Detection Front Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Speed Limit Info (if equipped) Note: The system is functional after the interior temperature has cooled down or by cycling the ignition off and on again.
B6519152018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. XM Satellite Radio Reception. INFORMATION Currently Satellite Radio is provided by SiriusXM for BMW customers. SiriusXM is the only company currently broadcasting Satellite Radio in North America. Satellite radio is broadcast from two different sets of Satellites using different earth orbits. XM uses geosynchronous (GEO) satellites located roughly above the equator. This means that the satellite signal to some parts of the United States can come in at an angle as low as 32 degrees to the horizon. This is different than Sirius Satellites in a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) which currently come in to the vehicle at a higher angle to the horizon. As of April 2016 Sirius equipped head units will move to the XM Satellites constellation and will show the same location based cutouts. SiriusXM is currently updating the repeater network to cover areas of low reception, but the general disadvantage of geostationary satellites can't be compensated completely. Buildings, hills, trees, highway sound blocking walls or any other obstacles might block the satellite signal coming from the south at a 32 degree elevation angle and might cause audio cut outs in absence of terrestrial repeaters. Reception quality decreases the further north you travel, as the angle of the incoming signal gets flatter. Adverse weather conditions will affect reception. Sirius XM will increase the amount of Sirius and XM repeaters gradually to improve situation in metropolitan areas. When investigating Satellite Radio cutouts or a temporary loss of reception: Please compare to a similarly equipped vehicle. Do not compare an XM equipped vehicle to a Sirius equipped vehicle. Replace no parts Customers should direct all reception complaints to one of the following: BMW Customer Relations department at either 1-800-831-1117 or customerrelations@bmwusa.com BMW Genius Hotline 1-844-443-6487 or to the dealers onsite BMW Genius Customers must provide the exact location (street address or Latitude/Longitude), weathe
B6212152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument Cluster Outside Temperature Display Implausible. INFORMATION This service information bulletin provides technical, diagnostic and/or repair-related information. Eligible and Covered Work/Repairs To submit a claim for the repair of a verified defect in materials or workmanship, please following the established and applicable warranty policy and procedures together with the using corresponding defect code and labor operations provided in the KSD2.
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."
B5125152018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Groaning noise from A-pillar Door Stops. A groaning noise can be heard from the A-pillar area near the front door stop when one of the front doors is opened, or when the vehicle is driven on rough roads. CAUSE The bolted connection for the lower hinge at the area of the A-pillar is loose, or can flex causing a groaning noise.
B5124152018-11-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. ?SI B51 24 15December 2015 Body EquipmentTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 24 15 dated September 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT 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.
B3408142018-11-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. ?SI B34 08 14 Brakes December 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 08 14 dated July 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Ticking Noise from Front Axle When Cornering. The customer may complain of a ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space. The noise can be heard as a light metallic ticking from the front outer cornering wheel. Movement between the brake disc and wheel bearing hub.
B1233142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon light is on. Fault Code 1D2008: Map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the DME. 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.
B1126152018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Delivery Stop: B58 Engine - Check Crankshaft Bearing Shells.A Delivery Stop has been issued on F30 and F32 certain vehicles produced from July 2015 (start of production) to December 2, 2015. These vehicles may have upper guide bearing shells that may exhibit wear at low mileage. There are 45 vehicles affected by this stop. For your convenience, attached you will find the list of affected VINs. This bulletin will be updated with repair instructions and warranty information when it becomes available. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ?Vehicle Comment? in DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light with a specific description.
B6520152018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Noise from speaker grills/ surrounds. There may be interference noises (rattles, squeaks, clicking) from the front or rear speaker grill/surrounds when the audio is on. CAUSE ? Contact between front door panel or speaker grill/surround with the speaker cone. ? Contact between the front door panel armrest support and trim for the folding compartment. ? Contact between the rear speaker grill/surround with the speaker cone.
B6509152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Software error in the HU-H
B6406132018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. INFORMATION Possibility of reproducing this situation is improved by the following conditions ? High outside ambient temperature ? High humidity Note: It is very difficult to duplicate this issue. The fault may be reproduced under the following conditions: ? Air-conditioning system switched on ? Driving Experience switch NOT set to Eco Pro ? Slower fan speeds ? Temperature setting below 68°F (20°C) ? Trip duration at least 30 minutes ? Outside temperature above 68°F (20°C) NOTE: After parking the vehicle or switching off the air-conditioning system for at least 20 minutes, the symptom disappears (ice melts off evaporator and puddles under the car from the A/C drains.). Evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor.
B8404152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. "The illumination (back lighting) for the E-Call (Emergency/SOS call) button in the FZD (sunroof module) overhead console does not work. This picture shows the E-Call button illumination (back lighting) not working. Note: Pressing the E-Call button will start an SOS call, even though the back lighting is not working.This picture shows E-Call illumination (back lighting) working. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves the F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo) and F36 (4 Series Gran Coupe) models, produced from 7/27/2015 to 7/30/2015. Please perform it the next time this vehicle comes to your workshop. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. Missing wiring harness for the illumination of the E-Call button."
B6606152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Sporadic Check Control Messages of the Driver Assistance System. Sporadically, a CCM (Check Control Message) is displayed advising that the Camera-based Driver Assistant system has failed. This is due to the vehicle interior reaching very high temperatures. During this failure, all KAFAS (Camera-based driver assistance systems) system functionalities are inoperative. The affected functionalities are: Pedestrian Detection Front Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning Speed Limit Info (if equipped) The following fault code is stored in the KAFAS control unit: 0x800AC0 - Switching off due to excess temperature Note: The system is functional after the interior temperature has cooled down or by cycling the ignition off and on again. Incorrect calibration of the temperature sensor in the KAFAS camera.
B3601152018-11-13. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
B3302152018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. "Grinding or cracking noise when putting vehicle in gear/ ""Drive Disturbed"" displayed. A metallic grinding or cracking noise is heard from the rear of the vehicle when selecting Drive or Reverse. There may also be a Check Control message ""Drive Disturbed"" displayed. CAUSE The inner and/or outer universal joint on the right and/or left rear output shaft has failed."
B6126142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN. "Horn(s) Fail to Work. While trying to activate the horn, one or both horns fail to work. One or more of the following fault codes can be stored in the FEM: ? ""8044A3 - Wiring, horn short circuit to earth"" ? ""8044A4 - Wiring, horn short circuit to positive"" ? ""8044A5 - Wiring, horn relay is defective or short circuit to positive"" Water has entered the horn and caused it to fail internally (shorted out)."
B3601152018-11-13. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
B2402152018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 8HP: Transmission Fluid Loss from Cooler Lines Connections. There is a transmission fluid leak in the area around the oil cooler lines (on the transmission side). CAUSE Damaged o-rings due to unfavorable cooling line connection tolerances
B8405142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? Third-Party App Metadata: The album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from Pandora or Spotify, etc. New KISU (Customer Initiated Software Update) software is available on the TIS website. This software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps to keep us up-to-date with technology innovation.
B6602152018-11-13. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. "Remote Control Not Detected and/or Engine Will Not Start. One or more of the following situations can occur: 1. The remote control is not detected and the check control message (CCM) ""No remote control. Unable to start"" or ""Hold the remote control on the steering column"" is displayed. ? Fault code ""D90D1E - LIN bus error FBD receiver 1"" is stored. 2. The engine does not start with the CCM with ""Battery in the key is dead."" However, it must work when used with the second key. ? Fault Code ""9308B0 - ID transmitter: Battery undervoltage"" is stored. 3. The remote control is not detected and the CCM ""Central locking does not open,"" and/or ""Engine fails to start"" is displayed. An outside influence is causing interference with the remote control or the battery in the remote control key is defective."
B6104152018-11-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN. Horn Blows when Unlocking Vehicle. The customer states that the vehicle horn sounds briefly when unlocking the vehicle or opening the door. In some cases, the washers spray briefly on the windshield. Front Electronics Module (FEM) software error
B6103152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. General Electrical Systems Technical Service. Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K-CAN. 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 KCAN wiring under driver or passenger seat.

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