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Service bulletins for the 2016 BMW 435i

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.

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

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B5144162018-12-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. ?EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES. Accumulation of dust in the joint gap seal.
B3413162018-12-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. ?WHEEL COVER PILOT PROGRAM. BMW is piloting/testing a measure that is designed to help prevent brake disc/rotor surface corrosion on new vehicles during transportation and storage.
B1606162018-12-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE LOW-PRESSURE ELECTRIC IN-TANK FUEL Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery or the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
B1110152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. ?Service Action: Replace the Thermostat. Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 10 15 dated January 2016.
B1110152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The Service Engine Soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the DME for the engine thermostat.
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
B8406162018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
B8402142018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
B6130172018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note: This oil serves as a separation medium between the RLS mounting gel pad and the windscreen. The oil ensures damage free disassembly in case of repair. CAUSE The oil that serves as the separation medium of the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) gel pad and the windscreen leaks out. Expose the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) and properly clean the area of all oily residue. Note: The separating oil usually leaks only once from the pad at the RLS. Due to the small oil quantity in the gel pad, additional oil leakage is not plausible. Leaking oil does not impair the function of the RLS.
B3208182018-11-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE ACTION. REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable steering assistance. Check Control Message (CCM) may be displayed.
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."

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