2016 BMW M235I Technical Service Bulletins

289 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 BMW M235I. 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.

• 10171414Jan 1, 2020Air bags. SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting tabs for the rear tail light assembly housing(s) may become too brittle and crack to the point where the hold down nut(s) can no longer keep the housing(s) in place.
• 10170582Dec 1, 2019Equipment. CONVERTIBLE TOP CREAKING NOISE: Creaking or groaning noise heard from the convertible top headliner. Convertible top headliner deflector contacting the multi-joint linkage.
• 10170572Dec 1, 2019Electrical system. ENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.
• 10169475Nov 1, 2019Equipment. 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. The audio tone is the same one that sounds when you touch the CID with your finger to make a 'touch' selection.
• 10169468Nov 1, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch. A non-approved washer fluid was used that is silicone-based. Silicone-based fluids are not compatible with the contactless capacitive level sensor. Fluids that contain…
• 10166390Sep 1, 2019Electrical system. HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.
• 10166230Sep 1, 2019Steering. THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE STEERING: A "thumping" noise is heard from the front axle area during slow speed steering.
• 10166229Sep 1, 2019Suspension. Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g. potholes) or an impact severe enough for the front spring strut damper to slip through the clamp of the steering knuckle.
• 10165282Aug 1, 2019Steering. SERVICE ACTION: REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable steering assistance. A Check Control Message (CCM) may be displayed.
• 10165280Aug 1, 2019Engine cooling. DIAGNOSING NOISE FROM THE REAR EXHAUST FLAP (B58) This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #1) replaces SI B18 01 18 dated February 2018. Warranty Labor Operations changed. There is a rattling noise from the rear exhaust flap during initial start-up. The rattle could last up to sixty seconds.
• 10165279Aug 1, 2019Engine. DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated Procedure text changes made due to an ISTA/D test plan name change Adjusted text in the Warranty section for use with AIR and the ISTA/D test plan name change. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
• 10165266Aug 1, 2019Equipment. SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
• 10165263Aug 1, 2019Equipment. A/C COOLING: INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 9) supersedes SI B64 06 13 dated June 2017. Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up due to the position of the evaporator temperature sensor.
• 10163995Jul 1, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
• 10163056Jun 1, 2019Electrical system. HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
• 10163055Jun 1, 2019Air bags. Due to an issue during supplier production the driver and/or passenger knee air bags could become damaged during deployment.
• 10163049Jun 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Information June 2019 General Electrical Systems B61 08 19 Technical Service WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWITCH ON BY THEMSELVES. The windshield wipers switch on by themselves and can no longer be switched off despite activation of the switch. An internal software error in the SZL (steering column switch cluster).
• 10163029Jun 1, 2019Engine. N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after programming the vehicle or with a customer complaint.
• 10163027Jun 1, 2019Engine cooling, Engine. ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
• 10161581May 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
• 10161579May 1, 2019Equipment. Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
• 10161578May 1, 2019Equipment. INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
• 10161571May 1, 2019Exterior lighting, Equipment. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
• 10161557May 1, 2019Fuel system. NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE AND WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the fuel tank. The customer may describe this noise as a "helicopter" noise from the rear of the vehicle.
• 10161556May 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. DELIVERY STOP: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective May 16 2019) on certain Model Year 2016-2020 BMW vehicles that have been produced between June 19 2015 and April 17 2019. A software error within the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) may cause a miscalculation of an onboard diagnostic (OBD) function. All vehicles will need a software update (no parts required).
• 10161546May 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is primarily stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
• 10160350Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
• 10160348Apr 1, 2019Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
• 10160289Apr 1, 2019Exterior lighting, Equipment. DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
• 10160267Apr 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.
• 10160265Apr 1, 2019Electrical system. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
• 10160220Apr 1, 2019Exterior lighting. DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
• 10159151Mar 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCH FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
• 10159145Mar 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10159138Mar 1, 2019Exterior lighting. DELIVERY STOP: REWORK TAIL LIGHTS. The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the plastic housing of the rear tail lamps causing damage to the mounting points of the tail light assembly.
• 10159134Mar 1, 2019Electrical system. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED. The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
• 10159122Mar 1, 2019Steering, Electrical system. STEERING GEAR MOVEMENT NOT SMOOTH. Stiff movement in the steering or sticks when steering from one limit position to the other Unfavorable software of the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• 10153751Jan 1, 2019Steering, Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable steering assistance. Check Control Message (CCM) may be displayed.
• 10153744Jan 1, 2019Engine cooling, Fuel system. ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
• 10153741Jan 1, 2019Electrical system. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM THE DIGITAL MOTOR ELECTRONICS (DME). In the DME control unit software.
• 10153643Jan 1, 2019Electrical system. BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 11 18 dated January 2019. Whats New: â?¢ Warranty section - Programming information added. A small black spot remains on the Central Information Displays (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode.
• 10153640Jan 1, 2019Seats. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SPORADIC MOVEMENT. Occasional stopping of seat adjustability movement in the driver and front passenger seats when occupied.
• 10153704Dec 1, 2018Seats. SEAT THIGH SUPPORT UPHOLSTERY IS PROTRUDING. The upholstery may dislodge slightly from the thigh support base over time from repeated compression due to normal use.
• 10153691Dec 1, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault: 118002 - Mixture too rich In the situation being described.
• 10152667Nov 1, 2018Body and structure. RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A-Pillar may have loosened over time.
• 10149540Oct 1, 2018Electrical system. RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR (RLS): OIL LEAKAGE FROM GEL PAD. ??Oil leaking from the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS). Note: This oil serves as a separation medium between the RLS mounting gel pad and the windscreen. The oil ensures damage free disassembly in case of repair. CAUSE The oil that serves as the separation medium of the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) gel pad and the windscreen leaks out. Expose the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) and…
• 10149528Oct 1, 2018Equipment, Steering. SERVICE ACTION. REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable steering assistance. Check Control Message (CCM) may be displayed.
• 10150057Sep 1, 2018Electrical system. ?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
• 10150056Sep 1, 2018Electrical system. ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical…
• 10145340Jul 1, 2018Steering. STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS DO NOT FUNCTION RELIABLY: Sporadic or continuous malfunction of multifunction steering wheel buttons

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