2021 BMW 430I Technical Service Bulletins

135 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 BMW 430I. 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.

• 10198901May 1, 2021Electronic stability control. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) UNIT: Software in the DSC unit could cause a reduction of brake regeneration for the next 40 drive (key) cycles.
• 10194311Apr 1, 2021Equipment. RETROFIT SATELLITE RADIO (OPTION CODE SA655): The affected vehicles were produced with Preparation BMW Satellite Radio (option code SA 693) instead of with Satellite Radio (option code SA 655).
• 10194308Apr 1, 2021Electrical system. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASIC PROGRAMMING ABORT: While programming with the current ISTA version, there is a repeated programming abort for the instrument cluster (Kombi).
• 10194305Apr 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Washer Fluid Reservoir Rattles While Driving on Rough Roads: Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
• 10194300Apr 1, 2021Body and structure. INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPEN DOORS: One or more doors may require increased effort to open.
• 10194298Apr 1, 2021Equipment, Brakes. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
• 10190867Mar 1, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). TOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
• 10190865Mar 1, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). ASD INTERFERENCE NOISE AT 3500 RPM: An interference noise can be heard when in Sport Mode and accelerating at high loads at approximately 3500 RPM.
• 10190862Mar 1, 2021Air bags, Exterior lighting. LED LIGHT CARPET IS DIM OR DISTORTED: The light carpet may appear dim or distorted on one or both sides. .
• 10190859Mar 1, 2021Equipment. PROGRAMING THE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY: The 12 V battery's dual storage system (DSS) may contain a software error which intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller and communication failure.
• 10190858Mar 1, 2021Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER UP FROM THE FRONT 12 V POWER SOCKET PLUG: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug.
• 10190851Mar 1, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). STREAKS ON FRONT SIDE WINDOWS: Streak marks are visible, most commonly on the upper rear corner of the front side window. The marks can be present anywhere on the rearmost edge of either front window.
• 10188953Feb 1, 2021Equipment. SPORADIC FAILURE OR CRACKING NOISE IN BASS SPEAKERS: No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
• 10188951Feb 1, 2021Exterior lighting. CONDENSATION IN TAILLIGHT: Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights
• 10188948Feb 1, 2021Electrical system. VOLT BATTERY MAINTENANCE: 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed if: a) The vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period.
• 10187480Jan 1, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. CHECKING THE JUMP START POINT COVER AND REWORKING IF NECESSARY: It is possible that the jump start terminal point cover was not installed, or not properly installed on the affected vehicles.
• 10187478Jan 1, 2021Body and structure, Electrical system. BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the 48 V battery may be totally discharged, and possible replacement is needed.
• 10186894Dec 1, 2020Electrical system. ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
• 10186892Dec 1, 2020Equipment. ?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
• 10186232Dec 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. ?GESTURE CONTROL UNINTENDED OPERATION: The Gesture camera inadvertently detects movement and performs unintended operations.
• 10186230Dec 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. ?PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Satellite radio content is not available over IP, this does not affect channels received over satellite.
• 10186224Dec 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT MEMORY CDC152: The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The vehicles has no operating failures; only the MIL is illuminated.
• 10186221Dec 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. WHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock The alarm system is not activated The side mirrors (when the function is activated) do not fold in.
• 10186206Dec 1, 2020Equipment, Tires. BMW MAINTENANCE BOOKLET AND OEM TIRE MANUFACTURERS' WARRANTIES: In efforts to provide a digital experience to our customers, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is proud to announce a digital version of both the BMW Maintenance Booklet and BMW Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) Tire Warranties.
• 10184595Nov 1, 2020Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TOP VIEW CAMERA: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line markings, it is clearly noticed in the CID that the lines are not parallel to the side of the vehicle. This may be noticed on either the driver side, passenger side or both.
• 10184594Nov 1, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). SURROUND VIEW - PARKING VIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY: After programming and shifting into reverse, there may be various sporadic concerns regarding the rearview camera and the surround view (top view) camera images in the CID (Central Information Display).
• 10184588Nov 1, 2020Equipment. HEAD UNIT RESETS WITH FAULT CODE B7F8F9 RESET WATCHDOG: Customer states the following about their vehicle: Active radio or music source is interrupted. The navigation is no longer available. A black screen is shown in the Control Display.
• 10184586Nov 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. LIGHTING CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: A check control message is displayed stating "Side light/daytime driving lights faulty".The following fault codes are stored: FLM_R: 805B8F - Short-circuit switch, BMW Selective Beam/daytime driving lights faulty/cannot be switched 805B07 - Function: daytime driving lights/side light/parking light faulty, FLM_L: 805A0F - Short-circuit switch, BMW Selective Beam/daytime driving lights…
• 10184582Nov 1, 2020Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. WHEN LOCKING VEHICLE, DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT VEHICLE IS NOT SECURED: The customer complains that when locking the vehicle from the outside using the remote control: The doors lock. The alarm system is not activated. The side mirrors (when the function is activated) do not fold in.
• 10184578Nov 1, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
• 10184577Nov 1, 2020Body and structure, Fuel system. FUEL FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN: The fuel filler door (aka flap) will not open. In rare cases, if the vehicle is locked using the remote control key and the fuel filler door is pushed closed simultaneously, the fuel door can enter a locked state that cannot be unlocked.
• 10182916Oct 1, 2020Seats. CC MESSAGE "FAILURE OF HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE": Customer states he/she has received a sporadic Check Control message (CCM) "Failure of head restraint adjustment on passenger's side". This is CCM ID-2184. This message appears when the customer folds down the front passenger seat and drives off. The front passenger seat is unoccupied.
• 10182909Oct 1, 2020Brakes. TICKING NOISE FROM DRIVERS FOOTWELL DURING LIGHT BRAKING WHILE COASTING: A ticking sound can be heard from the drivers footwell while coasting with the engine OFF. The noise occurs when the pedal is slightly pressed with minimum force without the brake light being activated.
• 10182617Oct 1, 2020Electrical system, Seats. CC MESSAGE "FAILURE OF HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE": Customer states he/she has received a sporadic Check Control message (CCM) "Failure of head restraint adjustment on passenger's side". This is CCM ID-2184. This message appears when the customer folds down the front passenger seat and drives off. The front passenger seat is unoccupied.
• 10182610Oct 1, 2020Engine, Electrical system, Brakes. TICKING NOISE FROM DRIVERS FOOTWELL DURING LIGHT BRAKING WHILE COASTING: A ticking sound can be heard from the drivers footwell while coasting with the engine OFF. The noise occurs when the pedal is slightly pressed with minimum force without the brake light being activated.

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