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  • 30 Mar 2022BMW 3 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2022/089

    THE MICRO GAS GENERATOR WITHIN THE FRONT SEATBELT'S RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED

    Defect

    The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged

    Vehicles affected
    2,018
    OEM ref
    0072430200 0072450200
    Build start
    26 Jan 2022
    Build end
    26 Jan 2022
  • 30 Mar 2022BMW X1Ref R/2022/089

    THE MICRO GAS GENERATOR WITHIN THE FRONT SEATBELT'S RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED

    Defect

    The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged

    Vehicles affected
    2,018
    OEM ref
    0072430200 0072450200
    Build start
    11 Jan 2022
    Build end
    18 Feb 2022
  • 28 Mar 2022BMW X3Ref R/2022/084

    THE OBD SOFTWARE COULD MISINTERPRET CERTAIN INPUT PARAMETERS FOR THE ENGINE MANGEMENT SYSTEM

    Defect

    During a service visit the affected vehicles have been updated with software that could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine management system.

    Remedy

    The control units will be reprogrammed with an improved version of software.

    Vehicles affected
    6,401
    Build start
    14 Jul 2017
    Build end
    02 May 2019
  • 28 Mar 2022BMW X4Ref R/2022/084

    THE OBD SOFTWARE COULD MISINTERPRET CERTAIN INPUT PARAMETERS FOR THE ENGINE MANGEMENT SYSTEM

    Defect

    During a service visit the affected vehicles have been updated with software that could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine management system.

    Remedy

    The control units will be reprogrammed with an improved version of software.

    Vehicles affected
    6,401
    Build start
    19 Apr 2018
    Build end
    26 Mar 2019
  • 28 Mar 2022BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2022/084

    THE OBD SOFTWARE COULD MISINTERPRET CERTAIN INPUT PARAMETERS FOR THE ENGINE MANGEMENT SYSTEM

    Defect

    During a service visit the affected vehicles have been updated with software that could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine management system.

    Remedy

    The control units will be reprogrammed with an improved version of software.

    Vehicles affected
    6,401
    Build start
    10 Feb 2017
    Build end
    26 Jun 2018
  • 14 Mar 2022BMW X5 PHEVRef R/2022/064

    THE HV BATTERIES MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPURITIES IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS

    Defect

    The HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process.

    Remedy

    The affected high-voltage cell modules will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    411
    OEM ref
    0061570600
    Build start
    09 Jun 2020
    Build end
    08 Jan 2021
  • 21 Feb 2022BMW M3Ref R/2022/050

    IT IS POSSIBLE A SCREW OF MECHATRONICS TRANSMISSION CONTROL MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    It is possible that a screw of mechatronics transmission control may be missing.

    Remedy

    The mechatronics unit will be replaced inside the transmission

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0024660100
    Build start
    30 Nov 2021
    Build end
    30 Nov 2021
  • 26 Jan 2022BMW i4Ref R/2022/020

    CRASH PADS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY

    Defect

    Crash pads may not have been installed on the high-voltage battery during vehicle assembly.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will be inspected and if necessary the crash pads will be retrofitted.

    Vehicles affected
    133
    OEM ref
    0061430600
    Build start
    15 Sept 2021
    Build end
    29 Nov 2021
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    02 Dec 2021
    Build end
    02 Dec 2021
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    22 Oct 2021
    Build end
    27 Oct 2021
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW X2Ref R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    21 Oct 2021
    Build end
    21 Oct 2021
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW M5Ref R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    26 Oct 2021
    Build end
    02 Dec 2021
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    26 Oct 2021
    Build end
    26 Oct 2021
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW i3Ref R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    21 Oct 2021
    Build end
    27 Oct 2021
  • 29 Dec 2021BMW X1Ref R/2021/442

    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    0072370200 � BMW
    Build start
    21 Oct 2021
    Build end
    22 Oct 2021
  • 13 Dec 2021BMW I20Ref R/2021/427

    INCORRECT WHEEL BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles incorrect wheel bolts may have been installed during vehicle production.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the wheel bolts on all 4 wheels will be checked to ensure they are the correct specification if they are not the bolts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0036220200-BMWi
    Build start
    15 Sept 2021
    Build end
    15 Sept 2021
  • 13 Dec 2021BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2021/430

    EXCESSIVE INCREASE OF COOLING SYSTEM TEMPERATURE COULD LEAD TO A BURSTING OF THE HEATER MATRIX RADIATOR

    Defect

    Excessive increase of cooling system temperature could (in a worst case) lead to a bursting of the heater matrix radiator.

    Remedy

    Fitting an additional thermostat and modified hoses into the heating system to bypass the heat exchanger if overheating was to occur.

    Vehicles affected
    66
    OEM ref
    0017010300
    Build start
    01 Mar 1987
    Build end
    01 May 1992
  • 13 Dec 2021BMW I20Ref R/2021/428

    THE HOLDING FORCE FOR THE TAILGATE MAY BE TOO LOW TO HOLD THE TAILGATE UP

    Defect

    The holding force for the tailgate may be too low to hold the tailgate up.

    Remedy

    Software in the control unit for the tailgate will be updated (HKFM) and where necessary replace the MPAD control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    193
    OEM ref
    00513205000051330500 - BMWi
    Build start
    17 Feb 2021
    Build end
    12 Oct 2021
  • 25 Oct 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/363

    THERMAL AGEING OF INLINE FUSE LOCATED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT DOME

    Defect

    Thermal ageing of an inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome.

    Remedy

    Modify the circuit to a later specification and replace the fuse.

    Vehicles affected
    8,875
    OEM ref
    0061011700 � BMW
    Build start
    01 Aug 1988
    Build end
    01 Jun 1989
  • 25 Oct 2021BMW iXRef R/2021/362

    THE A-PILLAR COVER HOLDER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY FASTENED

    Defect

    The A-pillar cover holder may not have been correctly fastened.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the A-pillar cover holder will be checked and reworked.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    0051300500� BMWi
    Build start
    17 Feb 2021
    Build end
    17 Sept 2021
  • 19 Oct 2021BMW iX3Ref R/2021/361

    IN RARE CASES DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR THE FAST INTERMEDIATE CIRCUIT DISCHARGE IS TRIGGERED LATE

    Defect

    In rare cases due to a software error the fast intermediate circuit discharge is triggered late.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles software in the Battery Management Unit (BMU) will be updated by reprogramming.

    Vehicles affected
    384
    OEM ref
    0061030600 � BMW
    Build start
    09 Jun 2020
    Build end
    26 May 2021
  • 23 Aug 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/299

    THE OIL FILTER LINE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINE

    Defect

    The oil filter line may come into contact with the brake line.

    Remedy

    Install a modified rubber spacer and replace any brake lines showing signs of chafing.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0051420100
    Build start
    22 Nov 2000
    Build end
    22 Nov 2000
  • 19 Aug 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/307

    THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COULD DETACH FROM THE DOUBLE JOINT

    Defect

    The steering column shaft assembly may detach from the bottom double joint.

    Remedy

    Check the bottom end of the steering shaft and if required resecure the shaft using a new screw.

    Vehicles affected
    882
    OEM ref
    0032380100
    Build start
    21 Sept 2000
    Build end
    19 Jan 2001
  • 16 Aug 2021BMW MINIRef R/2021/294

    STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE FUEL FILLER TUBE

    Defect

    Static electricity may accumulate in the fuel filler tube.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified fuel filler tube assembly incorporating a ground wire.

    Vehicles affected
    2,028
    OEM ref
    0016230100
    Build start
    06 Nov 2000
    Build end
    24 Aug 2001
  • 09 Aug 2021BMW 3 SERIES SALOONRef R/2021/288

    THE TANDAM VACUUM/OIL PUMP MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The fault involves the tandem vacuum/oil pump fitted to the engine. On affected vehicles it is possible that the engine rotates in the opposite direction than it is meant to on start-up causing the tandem pump to fail.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the control unit (DME) will be programmed to prevent the failure from occuring.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0012650500
    Build start
    13 Apr 2019
    Build end
    13 Apr 2019

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