2015 BMW 320I Technical Service Bulletins

421 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 BMW 320I. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10148276Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Traffic Information Is Inoperative. The traffic information is intermittently or permanently inoperative. * Traffic flow is not displayed on the navigation map. * The traffic list is empty. 1. The Offboard Availability (backend) system is unavailable and is not sending traffic information. 2. The traffic information feature is not activated correctly.
• 10148273Apr 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on the instrument cluster and the control information display. Under these conditions, the vehicle starts.
• 10148270Apr 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Front Door Loudspeaker Make Noises When Cold. The customer complains of front door loudspeaker noises when the temperature is below freezing. CAUSE Water from the door window may enter the rear area of the front door medium range loudspeaker basket/cage and can solidify when the temperature drops below freezing, creating the noise.
• 10148257Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. "N47T and N57T Diesels with SCR Efficiency Faults Stored. A. The Service Engine Soon lamp is on (MIL) with either or both of the following SCR efficiency faults stored in the DDE: * 26F500 - SCR system, efficiency: Efficiency too low * 26F600 - SCR system, efficiency: Efficiency too low B. In addition, a Check Control message of ""Incorrect diesel exhaust fluid"" may be displayed with ""no start scenario…
• 10148010Mar 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. Examples of some of these features are listed below: * BMW Assist Inoperative ? SOS call ? Roadside Assistance call * My BMW Remote App * BMW Online - Google local search * Concierge CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive.
• 10147925Mar 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Active Headlight Control Malfunction in Both Headlights. AHL (Active Headlight Control) malfunctions on both sides. Both lights aim either up or down while driving. CAUSE Broken mounting bolt holding on the rear height sensor bracket
• 10147984Feb 1, 2014Equipment. iPhone Charging Status Constantly Switches On and Off. INFORMATION Do not replace any other parts! Advise the customer that he/she must use one of the following: * The original Apple iPhone/iPOD USB cable that came with the device * A BMW supplied iPhone/iPOD USB adapter cable PARTS INFORMATION
• 10147982Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Headunit-High: Navigation Road Map Installation After Replacement. When replacing the HU-H, the road map database version that was in the defective HU-H must be installed in the new HU-H.
• 10147981Feb 1, 2014Air bags. "Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 Seat Occupancy Detection. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. CAUSE The front passenger seat occupancy mat consists of a seat occupancy mat with a…
• 10147980Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Service Action: Replace Blower Motor Regulator. The blower motor regulator has an internal fault; after starting the engine, there may be a delay of up to a minute before the blower motor comes on CAUSE Faulty blower motor regulator (output stage)
• 10147976Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. The Condition Based Service (CBS) due date is reset to 01/2000 and cannot be updated for: * Oil Service * Check Vehicle Note: No fault code is stored Software error in the Instrument Cluster
• 10147973Feb 1, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Noise from Rearview Mirror. Rattling noises can be heard from the rearview mirror when driving. CAUSE The mirror electrical connector is loose in the mirror base.
• 10147972Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Service Action: Remove and Discard Water Drain Plugs from E-Box. Water leaks into the cabin due to clogged drain plugs in the E-boxes. CAUSE The drain plug slots are too small and clog.
• 10147954Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Enabling Code FSC/SWT - Enabling the Navigation System Map at QC1. The navigation system is inoperative unless the map is enabled during the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check. INFORMATION New vehicles come equipped with a navigation road map that must be enabled via an enable code (FSC). This process is part of the QC1 Pre-Delivery Check performed with the ISID (ISTA Diagnosis). IMPORTANT: There is no programming involved!
• 10147953Jan 1, 2014Electrical system. "ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative. ConnectedDrive features are partially or completely inoperative. * No traffic information (RTTI / ARTTI) * BMW ASSIST ""My Info"" service doesn't work. CAUSE The Electronic Subscriber Agreement (ESA) is inactive. * No active contract for ConnectedDrive features Offboard Availability (Backend) system issues * The external network was/is inoperative. * No data is…
• 10147952Jan 1, 2014Electrical system. Headunit-High: INITIAL Enabling Code Is Not Accepted Via I-Drive. INFORMATION Do not replace any parts. NOTE: First time activation of the navigation system should always be performed during the Quality Certification 1 (QC1) Pre-Delivery Check, with the vehicle connected to the diagnosis system ISTA. Refer to SI B65 30 09. Connect the vehicle to the diagnosis system ISTA and activate the navigation system. The code…
• 10147950Jan 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Service Action: Replace Blower Motor Regulator. The blower motor regulator has an internal fault; after starting the engine, there may be a delay of up to a minute before the blower motor comes on CAUSE Faulty blower motor regulator (output stage)
• 10147945Jan 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off can be shorter or longer when it starts to get dark. CAUSE The software for the switch-on threshold is lowered to protect the xenon light source.
• 10147936Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Service Action: Remove Water Drain Plugs from E-Box. The water drain plugs for the left- and right-side E-box may clog. This can lead to water collection/corrosion and allow water to enter the passenger compartment. CAUSE The water drain plug slots are too small.
• 10147929Jan 1, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. "Exhaust Flap Actuator Is Loose. INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty Defect Code:18 12 03 39 00https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/159...2/5/2014 Page 2 of 2 Labor Operation:Labor Allowance:Refer to KSDReplacing exhaust flap actuator driveLabor operation code 18 12 081 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main…
• 10147706Jan 1, 2014Engine. ?N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle has reduced power output. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing repairs to the engine valve train assembly. One or more of the following faults is stored in the DME.

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