2016 BMW 435I Technical Service Bulletins

325 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 BMW 435I. 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.

• 10152318Apr 1, 2015Other or unknown. Smart Opener Function Causes False Trunk Lid Activation. Sporadically the trunk lid will open (false activation) without a customer request. This occurs by just walking toward the rear of the vehicle with the remote. Smart opener software error
• 10152317Apr 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Surround View Camera Last User Mode Operation Change. After programming with ISTA/P 2.53.5 or a more recent version, the rear camera view is displayed when the reverse gear is selected. The vehicle does not remember the last user mode (surround/top camera view). INFORMATION An operational concept change for the surround/top camera view was introduced with ISTA/P 2.53.5 (I-level Fxx-14-07-505). When the reverse gear…
• 10152306Apr 1, 2015Fuel system. "N20 and N26 Engines: ETK Injector Part Number Error. INFORMATION The current version of ETK has an error on screen 13_1417: ""High -pressure pump/Tubing."" When selecting the high-pressure pump, the screen states ""only in conjunction with injector."" Disregard this statement and only replace the high-pressure pump.
• 10152305Apr 1, 2015Electrical system. Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not show the proper fill level. After the vehicle is driven a short distance, the fuel gauge will update to full. When diagnosed, the following fault is stored in the DME: ?
• 10147690Mar 1, 2015Equipment. One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? Third-Party App Metadata: The album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from Pandora or Spotify, etc. New KISU (Customer Initiated Software Update) software is available on the TIS website. This software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps to keep us…
• 10147689Mar 1, 2015Vehicle speed control. "Remote Control Not Detected and/or Engine Will Not Start. One or more of the following situations can occur: 1. The remote control is not detected and the check control message (CCM) ""No remote control. Unable to start"" or ""Hold the remote control on the steering column"" is displayed. ? Fault code ""D90D1E - LIN bus error FBD receiver 1"" is stored. 2. The engine does not start with the CCM with ""Battery in…
• 10147682Mar 1, 2015Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Horn Blows when Unlocking Vehicle. The customer states that the vehicle horn sounds briefly when unlocking the vehicle or opening the door. In some cases, the washers spray briefly on the windshield. Front Electronics Module (FEM) software error
• 10147681Mar 1, 2015Electrical system. General Electrical Systems Technical Service. Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K-CAN. The customer states that one or more of the following CC messages 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 ?
• 10147676Mar 1, 2015Equipment. "Front Floor Mats Do Not Stay in Place. The Velcro patch attached to the bottom of the floor mat peels off. Poor adhesion of the Velcro patch Thank you for all the PuMA ""Info Only"" cases. From these cases, it has been determined that the Velcro peeling fault occurs on mats produced prior to May 2014. We no longer need ""Info Only"" cases from this time period."
• 10147674Mar 1, 2015Equipment. Harman Kardon Surround Sound System Noise. The customer may complain of a groaning/grinding noise in the area of the rear speakers. Lack of clearance between the tweeter and the mounting contact and/or wires.
• 10147667Mar 1, 2015Engine cooling, Engine. Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon light is on. Fault Code 1D2008: Map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the DME. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures. CAUSE During the engine warm-up, the engine coolant does not reach operating temperature within the DME's allowable time limits. This is caused by either a faulty thermostat inside the transmission…
• 10147652Mar 1, 2015Engine. N20 and N26 Engine: Oil Leaks from Cylinder Head Cover. There is an engine oil leakage under the vehicle, or the vehicle smells of engine oil. The cylinder head cover gasket is leaking engine oil due to loose retaining bolt(s).
• 10147091Feb 1, 2015Air 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 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger…
• 10147084Feb 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, 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. Various power management faults can be stored. When the outside…
• 10147073Feb 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. SI B12 21 14February 2015 Engine Electrical SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 21 14 dated December 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Engine Malfunction Warning Illuminated with FC 193208: Fuel Level Plausibility Stored in DME. The customer states that the engine malfunction warning lamp is illuminated, and while filling the fuel tank, the fuel gauge did not…
• 10147626Jan 1, 2015Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 24 13 dated January 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Headunit-High: INITIAL Enabling Code Is Not Accepted Via I-Drive. INFORMATION Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle for this issue. First-time activation of the navigation system should always be performed during the Quality Certification 1 (QC1) Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), with…
• 10147625Jan 1, 2015Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 12 dated September 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Headunit High: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609. This change will affect the navigation system road map data support process and the warranty…
• 10147622Jan 1, 2015Brakes, Exterior lighting. "SUBJECT Check Control Message: Parking Light Failed. z A CCM (Check Control Message) displays ""Parking Light failed."" z All lights are functioning correctly. Software error in the TMS (Driver Module for Headlight)"
• 10147619Jan 1, 2015Seats. "?This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 34 14 dated December 2014. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Replace Neck Warmer Control Unit. The control unit for the front seat neck warmers may not be coded…
• 10147613Jan 1, 2015Brakes, Wheels. "SUBJECT Ticking Noise from Front Axle When Cornering. Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty. Defect Code:34 11 00 57 00Labor Operation:Labor Allowance:Description:34 11 220Refer to KSDRemoving and installing both front brake discsAnd:34 99 0002 FRUWork time for sanding hub surface of brake discs and cleaning wheel hub surfacesLabor operation code 34 11 220 is a Main labor operation.
• 10147604Jan 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "SUBJECT N55 and NPOW: DME Fault 102001, Air Mass Too High, Sets in ECO PRO Mode. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) comes on while driving at moderate to highway speeds in ECO PRO with the ""Coasting"" feature selection active. z Fault 102001: Air mass, plausibility: Air mass too high is stored in the DME BMW Power Kit DME software"
• 10147602Jan 1, 2015Fuel system, Engine. SUBJECT N20, N26, and N55 Engines with Injector Electrical Faults. Any of the following symptoms could occur simultaneously with injector electrical faults stored in the DME: z After the engine is turned off for a short time, it can no longer be started; however, the starter motor turns. z The engine starts but immediately cuts off. z The engine runs erratically or lacks power. z The Service Engine Soon light (MIL)…
• 10147599Jan 1, 2015Vehicle speed control. "SUBJECT N55: Slight Surging at Constant Speeds when Accelerating Very Lightly. The vehicle shudders or surges slightly while driving at constant speeds and applying the accelerator very lightly. This symptom is most easily reproduced under light loads when the current fuel consumption is approximately 3448 miles per gallon.
• 10147595Jan 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. SUBJECT DME Internal and Valvetronic Faults Set at Cold Ambient Temperatures. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) can be illuminated with the erroneous internal and Valvetronic faults stored in the DME. The MIL will only come on if the fault has been detected on two (or more) consecutive drive cycles.
• 10147594Jan 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. SUBJECT N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault 195002 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: z 195002 - Differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, electrical: Short circuit to ground During engine operation, vibration and movement of the sensor can damage the pin contacts of the harness connector, or cause a break in the…

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