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Service bulletins for the 2017 BMW 430i

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.

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

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B0108262026-09-28. Warranty extension. STRUCTURE:BODY. The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
B5132182023-12-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
B5146162023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
B5133162021-08-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SEATS. Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment- rear seat bench rear passenger compartment foot well rear passenger compartment side panel Failure of various control units installed in the area of the water removal channel
B5132182020-12-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
B5133162019-08-19. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY. LOSHING NOISES/WATER IN REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 33 16 dated August 2016.
B5409072019-07-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B54 09 07 dated September 2018.
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.
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
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.
B5108162018-12-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Edge Protection Trim Is Scratched. The outside edge protector (B-pillar), where the rear edge of the front door glass makes contact, is scratched. Front window glass is out of adjustment
B5147162018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. ?CREAKING NOISES FROM C-PILLAR. Flexing of body panels near weld point in the interior side wall.
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.
B5409072018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. ?RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STATUS REQUEST SUPPLEMENT. INFORMATION Documents have been developed showing the known correct statuses for all hall sensors and micro switches used to operate the retractable hard top (RHT). This document is intended to act as a supplement to the diagnostic information available in ISTA. Comparing these statuses to the actual statuses of a vehicle with a functional problem may assist in narrowing down which sensor/switch is contributing to the functional problem. For E93, the status request may be found by connecting the car to ISTA and selecting: Control module functions/CTM Convertible top module/Diagnosis Requests ?Sensors/Switches For F33/F83, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 F33 F83 RHT Status.pdf. For I15, the statuses should be checked using the applicable test plan as instructed in attachment B54 09 07 I15 Top Status.pd
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).
B5402162018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. GAP VISIBLE BETWEEN UPPER A-PILLAR COWL PANEL SEAL AND CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL.. When the Retractable Hard Top (RHT) is closed, a gap is visible between the upper A-pillar seal and the cowl panel seal. This concern does not result in water or air leaks, it is only an appearance issue. Photo at left shows gap between Apillar seal and cowl panel seal (inside view). Photo at left shows gap between Apillar seal and cowl panel seal (outside view). Design of upper A-pillar cowl panel seal to convertible top seal.
B5133162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SLOSHING NOISES/WATER IN REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving. Water ingress in the rear passenger compartment (rear seat bench / rear passenger compartment foot well / rear passenger compartment side panel) or luggage compartment. Failure of various control units installed in the area of the water removal channel. Poor water drainage due to dirt at the seal plug in the area of the fixed side glass/trim panel. Faulty clip on the water collecting channel. Dirt blocking the water drain to the side sill.
B5130162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
B5116162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Noise from Cargo Cover. A rattling sound may be heard from the rear cargo cover. Excessive clearance on mounting tabs.
B5135162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED. Paint on B-pillar is scratched. Especially noticeable on dark colored paint. Door seal is rubbing against entry opening surfaces.
B5132162018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. CREAKING NOISES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. Creaking noise is heard from door trim panel while driving on rough roads. Door trim panel is contacting the inner door panel.
B5104172018-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. ?CREAKING NOISE FROM TAILGATE DURING TRAVEL . While the vehicle is in motion, a creaking noise is heard from the vicinity of the tailgate. Friction between trim panel and the tailgate where they make contact.

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