2016 BMW 428I Technical Service Bulletins

343 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 BMW 428I. 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.

• 10142943Dec 1, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture.
• 10142934Dec 1, 2017Body and structure. CREAKING NOISES FROM C-PILLAR: Creaking noises from C-pillar area (either side) while driving on uneven surface.
• 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.
• 10136705Dec 1, 2017Engine cooling. N20 Engine Coolant Thermostat: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles
• 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
• 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.
• 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).
• 10136745May 1, 2017Electrical system. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
• 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.
• 10146643Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: IMPLAUSIBLE SENSOR SIGNALS IN CONVERTIBLE ROOF SYSTEM. Signals from sensors in luggage compartment are being misinterpreted by the convertible top control module (CVM). This may lead to failure of the system to detect obstructions and cause damage to the hydraulics. Software error in the CVM.
• 10146641Apr 1, 2017Equipment. EXTERIOR BMW ROUNDEL EMBLEMS SEPARATE AND FALL OFF. The exterior BMW Roundel Emblem (front and/or rear) separates from the mounting base and falls off. Delamination of the Roundel Emblem.
• 10146632Apr 1, 2017Fuel system. ?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector part number using the new the parts table. The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for the Bosch type injectors. Ordering the injectors by VIN number or manual identification in ETK may result in an…
• 10146628Apr 1, 2017Engine cooling. ?"ENGINE OIL PRESSURE" ON LOW MILEAGE CARS. Check Control Message (CCM-212) states: "Engine Oil Pressure. Stop Carefully" The following codes may be stored in the DME fault memory" 1C2002 - Engine oil pump, pressure too low 1FB801 - CCM (ID212) - Oil pressure Also, the vehicle's mileage is very low (below 60 miles), the fault frequency shows only "one" occurrence; faults are not currently present and cannot be…
• 10146610Mar 1, 2017Equipment. "?SERVICE ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY PAGE NEEDED IN OWNER'S MANUAL . Operator's manual of affected vehicles does not contain required information on wireless smartphone charging accessory. AFFECTED VEHICLE 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."
• 10146605Mar 1, 2017Electrical system. "?ACTIVE SOUND DESIGN (ASD) INOPERATIVE AFTER PROGRAMMING What's New: ? ISTA/P and ISTA 4 software level that contains the fix added to Correction and Procedure ? F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 vehicles added to Models ? Warranty information updated to include programming fix . After programming with ISTA/P V3.56.1 or ISTA/P V3.60: Active Sound Design (ASD) no longer provides simulated engine sounds. A fault is stored in…
• 10146604Mar 1, 2017Equipment. ?SATELLITE RADIO DETERIORATION IN RECEPTION QUALITY DUE TO NEW CELLULAR FREQUENCIES . INFORMATION Inform the customer that the introduction of these expanded frequencies by the wireless mobile providers may be influencing reception quality. BMW is currently working with the wireless mobile providers in order to improve the quality of reception and help alleviate the issues that are caused by the wireless mobile…
• 10146603Mar 1, 2017Electrical system. ?NBT HEAD UNIT ABORTS IMPORT OF CD Whats New: ? G12 (7 Series) removed ? I01 (i3) removed ? Warranty Section updated for removal of G12 and I01 . While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head unit the process aborts. You will see 'import error' on the radio display when this occurs. NBT Head Unit software
• 10146597Mar 1, 2017Electrical system. ?Instrument Cluster Failure at Low Ambient Temperature. Sporadically, at low temperatures, the instrument cluster (KOMBI) is not operating (display remains black). KOMBI software.
• 10146585Mar 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES Whats new: Video link added This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 44 16 dated January 2017. . Creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in. Video Link: tinyurl.com/z46agg9 Accumulation of dust in the joint gap seal.
• 10146573Mar 1, 2017Engine cooling. N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Procedure change: indentifying injector type using an ISTA test plan. . The current version of the ETK incorporates multiple part number errors for the Bosch type injectors. Ordering the injectors by VIN number or manual identification in ETK may result in an incorrect part number.
• 10146572Mar 1, 2017Engine cooling. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH PT-CAN FAULTS STORED . The Service engine soon light (MIL) is on and the transmission may go into failsafe. The problem may be intermittent along with any of the following check control messages displayed or stored. Transmission temperature Drivetrain fault Chassis stabilization Note: Any combination of the following faults can be stored.
• 10146567Mar 1, 2017Engine cooling. ?Service Action: Replace the Thermostat What's New: ? Part number and quantity of coolant has been updated. Refer to the Warranty section for details. . The Service Engine Soon light is on with corresponding fault codes in the DME for the engine thermostat.
• 10136361Mar 1, 2017Equipment. HEADUNIT NAVIGATION MAPS (HU-H HU-H2 HU-B): The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
• 10146560Feb 1, 2017Seat belts. FRONT SEAT BELT: EXTENDER MALFUNCTION This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B72 01 15 dated April 2015. . Upper seat belt extender system is failing to deliver the belt and may exhibit one of the following symptoms: A. Seat belt is slipping off/ not being captured by the extender hand B. The seat belt extender hand is broken C. The seat belt extender hand is making noises D. The seat belt extender housing…
• 10146554Feb 1, 2017Electrical system. ?SeriesOptionDescription F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F25, F26, F48, 05AR Traffic Jam AssistantX. Sporadically, at low temperatures, the instrument cluster (KOMBI) is not operating (display remains black). KOMBI software.
• 10146550Feb 1, 2017Electrical system. ?Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K- CAN This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated June 2016. .
• 10146547Feb 1, 2017Electrical system, Seats. ?MISSING AUDIO NOTIFICATION WHEN STORING SEAT MEMORY . When saving seat memory settings (Memory 1 or Memory 2) with a vehicle without navigation, there is no audio tone confirmation. Software error in control unit of Seat Module 2.
• 10146546Feb 1, 2017Seats. ?RATTLING/CREAKING NOISE FROM REAR BENCH SEAT BACKREST . Rear seat bench backrest makes creaking or rattling noise when driving on uneven surface. Torsional stresses on vehicle body cause movement between seat back and latching mechanism. Friction among backrest locking mechanism components generates noise.
• 10146543Feb 1, 2017Body and structure. ?CREAKING NOISE FROM TAILGATE DURING TRAVEL . While the vehicle is in motion, a creaking noise is heard from the vicinity of the tailgate. Friction between trim panel and the tailgate where they make contact.
• 10146537Feb 1, 2017Suspension. ?FRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT HAS DROPPED . INFORMATION Please refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), using the VIN to locate the part numbers. WARRANTY INFORMATION Damages due to outside influences are not covered under the terms of the BMW limited warranties.
• 10150973Jan 1, 2017Body and structure. ?CREAKING NOISES FROM C-PILLAR. Flexing of body panels near weld point in the interior side wall.
• 10150972Jan 1, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. 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.
• 10150971Jan 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). ?EXTERIOR MIRROR: CREAKING NOISES. Accumulation of dust in the joint gap seal.
• 10150970Jan 1, 2017Brakes. ?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.
• 10150966Jan 1, 2017Fuel system, 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.
• 10150960Jan 1, 2017Equipment, Engine. ?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.
• 10146794Dec 1, 2016Equipment. SI B65 09 15 November 2016 Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms,SRS Technical Service NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The Head Unit-High (HU-H) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. The display is inoperative and there is no audio output 2. Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds Fault Code E1C440 set No Fault Codes set Software error in the Head Unit High (HU-H)
• 10146793Dec 1, 2016Exterior lighting, Electrical system. TURN SIGNAL - INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES AT FASTER RATE. Turn signal, intermittently, flashes at faster rate or not at all. Software error in FEM (Front Electronics Module)

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