# Service bulletins for the 2023 BMW M8 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. 24 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19. - [B641224](/bulletins/11032743.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. 1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang\-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the entire front center dash vent assembly; which in some applications, also included the IHKA control module. - [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - [B610524](/bulletins/10249032.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit \(HU\-H3\). FaultB7F8F9 â“ âHU\-H: Resetâ will be stored in the HU\-H3. - [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints. - [B360121](/bulletins/10249018.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. At low outside temperatures \(below 40 degrees F\) and slow driving speeds \(i.e. when parking, maneuvering\)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt \(jerking\)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement \(clunk\) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21. - [B320223](/bulletins/10249017.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one\-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one\-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to move in the extended direction, the humming noise can be heard. See attached video V32 04 23 - [B160123](/bulletins/10249015.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro\-leak in the fuel evaporative \(EVAP\) system\(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection\). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 \- fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro\-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a “large leak,” after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed to follow the corresponding test plan - [B111023](/bulletins/10245366.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Intake System. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop \(effective November 2, 2023\) on certain Model Year 2024 BMWvehicles that were produced in October 2023 and November 2023. - [B340714](/bulletins/10244237.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Functional noises \(squealing/honking\) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material\- - [B240423](/bulletins/10242970.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop \(effective September 28, 2023\) on certain Model Year 2023 BMWvehicles that were produced between January 23, 2023, and June 15, 2023. - [MCAS4023](/bulletins/10242967.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number\(s\) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing. - [B320223](/bulletins/10242691.md), 2023-09-25, Service bulletin: STEERING. ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. - [B840323](/bulletins/10239615.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop \(effective February 9, 2023\) on certain Model Year 2022 \- 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. - [B640821](/bulletins/10239614.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more \(38 F to 60 F \+\) without changing any climate control settings. - [B630821](/bulletins/10239611.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlight check control \(CC\) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A \- Left high\-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 \- light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded - [B160123](/bulletins/10239602.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro\-leak in the fuel evaporative \(EVAP\) system \(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection\). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 \- fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro\-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm. - [B090221](/bulletins/10239599.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features. - [B840323](/bulletins/10238093.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop \(effective February 9, 2023\) on certain Model Year 2022 \- 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called ""Wireless Charging Tray"". Software in potentially affected vehicles may not recognize the removal of the digital key \(Key Card or mobile phone\) from the wireless charging tray, and thereby not meeting a federal requirement." - [B651523](/bulletins/10238090.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the head unit \(HU\-H2\), activating the FSC \(German word Freischaltcode\) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails. - [B514616](/bulletins/10238081.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator. - [B841422](/bulletins/10235206.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle \(i.e., Nav Map, coordinates\). - [B651623](/bulletins/10235203.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Customer states there is no audio playback \(telephony, navigation, radio\) and system sounds \(PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals\) may also have failed. - [B620223](/bulletins/10235198.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. In SPORT mode, a black square appears in the RPM gauge \(tachometer\) section of the instrument cluster display. - [B320420](/bulletins/10235181.md), 2023-05-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment. 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