2017 BMW 330I Technical Service Bulletins

310 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 BMW 330I. 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.

• 10135052Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. Head unit high resets with connection of iphone 8, iphone 8+ or iphone x
• 10135050Feb 1, 2018Fuel system. CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rear of the vehicle; for example by a gas filling hose.
• 10135042Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. FUEL GAUGE ERRONEOUS DISPLAY: Vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
• 10135040Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BLANKS OUT OR REMAINS DARK AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: Instrument cluster display goes black during starting or while driving.
• 10135039Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. REPLACE BATTERY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: In-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red CCM ÒReplace BatteryÓ (ID # 460).
• 10135026Feb 1, 2018Engine cooling. DME FC 1C0102 IS STORED WITH NO OTHER RELATED FAULTS: The following fault has been stored in the Digital Motor electronics (DME) fault memory with no other engine oil pressure faults stored:
• 10135025Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. DME FAULT CODE CDC203: Various control units contain faults indicating missing messages from the battery management electronics
• 10135024Feb 1, 2018Engine cooling. BUZZING NOISE FROM VALVETRONIC MOTOR BEFORE: Buzzing noise may be heard from the Valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
• 10142945Jan 1, 2018Equipment. Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
• 10142941Jan 1, 2018Equipment. Nbt-evo (next generation navigation professional) head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing. õcomponent protection activeõ
• 10142940Jan 1, 2018Equipment. NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
• 10142936Jan 1, 2018Electrical system. KLE CHARGING FAULT 21E6E9: During the ISTA short test diagnosis, fault code 21E6E9 Ð ÒCharging electronics: Charging mode interruptedÓ is found stored in the KLE (Convenience Charging Electronics) module.
• 10142933Jan 1, 2018Body and structure. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
• 10142943Dec 1, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture.
• 10136740Dec 1, 2017Equipment. NBT EVO CHANGES BETWEEN SELECTIONS BY ITSELF WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT- GHOST BEHAVIOR: The Central Information Display (CID) changes between selections (ghost behavior) and sounds an audio tone without the CID Screen being touched.
• 10136738Dec 1, 2017Equipment. NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
• 10136736Dec 1, 2017Exterior lighting. REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILURE: Exterior rear lights do not work.
• 10136727Dec 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES: Creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in.
• 10136724Dec 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. Trunk Lid Does Not Open Completely: The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
• 10136715Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. ERRONEOUS INTERNAL FAULT 10501D IS STORED IN THE DME: The following fault is erroneously store in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
• 10136712Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: INSPECT / REWORK DME CONNECTOR: Due to missing sealing pins in the unused wiring slots of DME connector A368*1B, moisture ingress could occur increasing the risk of corrosion or electrical short circuits between pins.
• 10136710Dec 1, 2017Engine cooling. B46/48 ENGINE: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER RETURN LINE: Exhaust turbocharger, oil return line leaking at connection to turbocharger.
• 10136739Nov 1, 2017Equipment. ENTRY EVO HEAD UNIT WILL NOT PLAY MP3 FORMATTED CD's: Data CDÕs (encoded as MP3Õs) can NOT be played.
• 10146769Sep 1, 2017Air bags. "AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C 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. 1. ACSM fault code ""930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code ""930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection…
• 10146765Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. "BATTERY DISCHARGE CCM (CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE) DISPLAYED: COMFORT ACCESS DISABLED. One or more of the following conditions are present: * CCM ""Battery. Discharge in standstill."", or similar, is displayed. * Comfort Access and contactless tailgate opening are not working. * Vehicle can still be unlocked with radio remote control (ID transmitter). Fault conditions are cleared upon engine restart.
• 10146763Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. VARIOUS CCM (CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES) CAUSED BY SHORTED K-CAN. The customer states that one or more of the following CCM 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…
• 10146762Sep 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. CREAKING NOISE FROM TAILGATE LOCK.. 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.
• 10146684Aug 1, 2017Electrical system. ERRONEOUS SERVICE INCLUSIVE CBS DISPLAY. After pre-delivery check or after instrument cluster exchange, BMW Service Inclusive is displayed although the vehicle does not feature the optional Service Inclusive coverage. Instrument Cluster display error
• 10214944Jun 22, 2017Equipment. Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a YR26 damage claim with order reason BM2. A valid BMW delivery and delivery item number must be entered, and TEC73 must appear in the text of your TEC claim.
• 10215031Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
• 10215026Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for
• 10215025Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
• 10146719Jun 1, 2017Equipment. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated July 2014 What's New: Model - Removed models which no longer support BMW Assist functionality and added new models. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD…
• 10146718Jun 1, 2017Equipment. A/C Cooling: Intermittent Reduction of Air Flow What is new The date in repair procedure and warranty section has been changed for vehicles produced to September 30, 2013 and from October 1, 2013.. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
• 10146715Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling. "SME FAULT CODE 21F04B. One or several of the following check control messages (CCM) may be displayed: ""Engine fault! Power loss"" (CCM-ID: 29) ""Powertrain malfunction!"" (CCM-ID: 633) ""Hybrid system malfunctioning!"" (CCM-ID: 585) Note: The fault code 21F04B stated below may also be entered without any of the above mentioned CC messages being displayed A timing problem between the SME and the cell supervision…
• 10146711Jun 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Howling Noise from the Rear Differential. When coasting from 85 - 70 mph, there is a howling noise from the rear differential. CAUSE Resonance behavior during the running-in phase of the PHEV rear differential.
• 10149257May 1, 2017Electrical system. Charging of the high voltage battery is interrupted and will not complete. A change in the job structure in ISTA causes the BDC to open the 30B relay unexpectedly.
• 10149255May 1, 2017Electrical system. SME - HV BATTERY CELL MODULE VOLTAGE FAULTS. When diagnosing with ISTA or ISTA Next, a fault code (detailed below), regarding the cell voltage measurement, is entered in the battery management electronics (SME). ? 21F0C2 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 1: Voltage measurement (battery cell), line disconnection ? 21F0C3 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 2: Voltage measurement (battery…
• 10149254May 1, 2017Steering, 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"
• 10149240May 1, 2017Body and structure. 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).
• 10149230May 1, 2017Engine. "ENGINE IDLE TOO HIGH AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 5000' above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is sporadically elevated (up to approx. 1200 rpm). MIL indicator is illuminated. Fault code 1E0001 - ""Idle speed control: Speed too high"" is stored in DME. DME software error"
• 10136745May 1, 2017Electrical system. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
• 10146660Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. The underlying 2G technology for the GSM (Global System Mobile communication) COMBOX will no longer be supported by the cellular network providers after December 31, 2016. This COMBOX and the BMW Assist services that use its functionality will therefore no longer function after that date.
• 10146659Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: GSM COMBOX DEACTIVATION / DISCONTINUATION WITH 4 YEAR ASSIST SERVICE. What's New: ? Model: Option code removed to prevent confusion about affected vehicles ? Situation: Information added about Bluetooth functionality that is not affect by this Service Action ? Correction: Information added about lease returns, loaner, CPO and used vehicles that are not eligible for the 3 customer options ?…
• 10146658Apr 1, 2017Equipment. "?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What's New: ? Model: All models added along with 6AC option code ? Situation: All information added ? Information: Deleted CDMA related information and added activation of Wi-Fi control unit ? Procedure: Added "Note" regarding ConnectedDrive support hotline information . A replacement telematics control unit must only be activated for…
• 10146657Apr 1, 2017Equipment. "LIST OF AVAILABLE FM RADIO STATIONS TEMPORARILY NOT AVAILABLE. INFORMATION As of 11/2015, all Entry-NAV/Media head units supplied in new vehicles were upgraded for improved noise characteristics and quality. As a part of this upgrade, the hardware updating the sender lists was changed from an "update after every diversity reception interruption or maximum of four minutes" configuration to "regular interval updates…
• 10146655Apr 1, 2017Equipment. ?INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS MIXED UNITS. When the displayed unit of measurement is changed from miles to Kilometers everything except the cruise control or limit set speed is displayed in Kilometers; the set speed is still shown in miles in the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) display. KOMBI software.
• 10146653Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. TIME DISPLAY (CLOCK) ERROR IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. The clock on the basic instrument cluster (KOMBI) gradually loses time even after being reset. Power supply fluctuations cause the time to reset.
• 10146650Apr 1, 2017Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE AUDIO CONTROL PANEL. Incorrect audio control panel installed in vehicle CD player cannot be controlled.
• 10146649Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. "SME FAULT CODE 21F02A. Upon starting the vehicle, the following CC message is displayed to the customer: "Powertrain malfunction!" (CCM-ID: 633) In addition, one or several of the following CC message(s) may be displayed: "Charging not possible" (CCM-ID: 804), "Hybrid system malfunctioning!" (CCM-ID: 585), "Drive. No restart" (CCM-ID: 586) or "Engine fault! Power loss" (CCM-ID: 29). Possible hardware defect of the…

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