2017 BMW M3 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
16V653000 on 09/08/2016
Component:
Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:
06/16/2014 - 06/30/2016
Affected:
196
Defect:
Bmw north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016 bmw m2 coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 m3 sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 m4 coupe and m4 convertible vehicles. during servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Consequence:
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V713000 on 10/15/2018
Component:
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured:
06/27/2016 - 09/29/2016
Affected:
2,661
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2016-2017 bmw m3 sedans, 2016-2017 bmw m4 and m4 gts coupes and 2017 bmw m4 convertible vehicles. the connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Consequence:
A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 3, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 BMW M3 TSBs (71)

Bulletin:
B110115
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Engine oil quick reference chart and drain plug torque: the current version of ista/d has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the n63r engine and xdrive.
Bulletin:
B340515
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
Bulletin:
B340615
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Grinding noise from rear brakes: pebbles, road grit, or other foreign materials caught between the brake protection plate and the brake disc may cause a disturbing noise in the rear axle area.
Bulletin:
B612717
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Replace battery check control message: in-stock, new vehicle instrument cluster displays the red ccm òreplace batteryó (id # 460).
Bulletin:
B621817
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Fuel gauge erroneous display: vehicle runs out of fuel but the instrument cluster still displays fuel remaining in the tank.
Bulletin:
B841117
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Bmw apps randomly starts playing on its own: while listening to fm, or am, or satellite radio (sdars), the audio source randomly switches to bmw apps (pandora, spotify, audible etc.) with no input from driver or passenger.
Bulletin:
B840418
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bluetooth and usb audio playback functions missing - iphone: playlists, song titles, etc. from iphone do not display on head unit basic 2.
Bulletin:
B310318
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Cracking noise from front of vehicle while turning or parking: cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed. refer to the linked video https://tinyurl.com/y9lddolz
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B630516
Component:
120000 lighting (pws)
Summary:
Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation: water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
Bulletin:
B641216
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Hvac blower not working: hvac blower is not working.
Bulletin:
B651312
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
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+).
Bulletin:
B511314
Component:
175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Summary:
Trunk lid does not open completely: the trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
Bulletin:
B520217
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Service action: check pump for backrest width adjustment: the backrest width adjustment and, the lumbar support adjustment of the front seats are accomplished by a common air pump.
Bulletin:
B630917
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Rear tail light failure: exterior rear lights do not work.
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
Bulletin:
B652517
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Entry evo head unit will not play mp3 formatted cd's: data cdõs (encoded as mp3õs) can not be played.
Bulletin:
B652617
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
Bulletin:
B340515
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering: the customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
Bulletin:
B621215
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible: in the instrument cluster (kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
Bulletin:
B840718
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Iphone: call list missing after restart: the call list from iphone 8 or iphone x, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
Bulletin:
B840818
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
Bulletin:
B310112
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking: cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B650318
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
B660814
Component:
280000 back over prevention
Summary:
Side view camera does not display picture.
Bulletin:
B840314
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bluetooth connection failures: there are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones: samsung s6 and the s6 edge.
Bulletin:
B650709
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
B651117
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation pro (nbt evo) map update not possible, navigation does not start: navigation system will not start at all or the: ònavigation system startsó message is permanently displayed; or
Bulletin:
B840616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
Bulletin:
B840818
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
Bulletin:
B122318
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
S55 - check control message: drive faulty: check control message (ccm) òdrive faultyó is display for 5 seconds
Bulletin:
B520318
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Memory seat adjustment is limited: after programming the vehicle with ista 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
Bulletin:
B650709
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Bulletin:
B840918
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Phone contacts: headunit basic 2 sorting order: improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the central information display (cid), upon connecting to the vehicle:
Bulletin:
B310318
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Cracking noise from front of vehicle while turning or parking: cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed.
Bulletin:
B611118
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
After exchanging the front electronic module (fem), programming / encoding is not possible: after replacing the front electronic module (fem) for an applicable repair, programming / encoding is not possible.
Bulletin:
B612417
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering wheel buttons do not function reliably: sporadic or continuous malfunction of multifunction steering wheel buttons
Bulletin:
B130315
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
B340615
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
?grinding noise from rear brakes . pebbles, road grit, or other foreign materials can get caught in between the brake protection (backing) plate and the brake disc(s), this may cause a disturbing noise in the rear axle area while driving.
Bulletin:
B520217
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
?service action: check pump for backrest width adjustment . the backrest width adjustment and, the lumbar support adjustment of the front seats (vehicles without option code 7ma: competition package) are accomplished by a common air pump.
Bulletin:
B650616
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
?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.
Bulletin:
B650617
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
?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 qualit
Bulletin:
B840916
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"?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 act
Bulletin:
B340515
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering what's new: ? changes to the procedure, parts information and warranty labor operations. the customer may complain of a ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking
Bulletin:
B511817
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
B650717
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"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
Bulletin:
B840311
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"?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 a
Bulletin:
B640613
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
B340615
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Grinding noise from rear brakes. pebbles, road grit, or other foreign materials can get caught in between the brake protection (backing) plate and the brake disc(s), this may cause a disturbing noise in the rear axle area while driving.
Bulletin:
B613617
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"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
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 inoperati
Bulletin:
B330416
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
"service action: replace rear-axle differential this service information bulletin supersedes si 33 04 16 dated august 2016 the vehicle delivery stop has been lifted.. the rear differential emits a loud noise. manufacturing defect in the rea
Bulletin:
B513216
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Creaking noises from door trim panel. creaking noise is heard from door trim panel while driving on rough roads. door trim panel is contacting the inner door panel.
Bulletin:
B641216
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"hvac blower not working this service information bulletin supersedes si b64 12 16 dated august 2016. hvac blower is not working. condensation occurs even though blower is working. cc message ""increased battery discharge"" - standby curren
Bulletin:
B840416
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Sos malfunction displayed. an sos malfunction is seen in the kombi. when pressing the e-call/sos button in the overhead console, nothing happens. fault code b7f33c (internal ecu error) is stored in the telematics control unit (atm/tcb2). th
Bulletin:
B840916
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"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 actio
Bulletin:
B652316
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
?audio volume not restored after msa stop, entry head unit. volume of audio system (when set to near maximum) is reduced when auto start-stop (msa) stop occurs and is not restored upon automatic engine restart. this is normal system behavio
Bulletin:
B514216
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Water dripping into luggage compartment from open trunk lid. water drips into luggage compartment when the trunk lid is lifted (also see attached video below). www.tinyurl.com/f30trunk trunk lid making sure it flows over the taillight. open
Bulletin:
B330416
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
"service action: replace rear-axle differential this service information bulletin supersedes si 33 04 16 dated august 2016 the vehicle delivery stop has been lifted.. the rear differential emits a loud noise. manufacturing defect in the rea
Bulletin:
B511615
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"delivery stop: remove engine oil label. affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. on affected vehicles, there i
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens. trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally
Bulletin:
B641216
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
"hvac blower not working. hvac blower is not working. condensation occurs even though blower is working. cc message ""increased battery discharge"" - standby current violation may be displayed. climate control unit (ihka) software"
Bulletin:
B661816
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on the operation of the smart opener. information on the operation of the smart opener model f07 (5 series gran turismo) f10 (5 series) f12 (6 series convertible) f13 (6 series coupe) f15 (x5) f16 (x6) f22 (2 series coupe) f23 (
Bulletin:
B840516
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. the connecteddrive services are non-functional after a hardware exchange of the telematics control unit. this is not indicated by cc-message. connecteddrive services not synchronized by te
Bulletin:
B840616
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional. vehicle and service cockpit have different icc-id's.
Bulletin:
BMWAUG0616
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected m vehicles produced from may 12, 2016 through july 4, 2016. while the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a disclosure prior to delivery acknowledging the premature weari
Bulletin:
B330416
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Delivery stop: replace rear differential.
Bulletin:
B340515
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Ticking noise from the front axle when cornering this service information bulletin supersedes si b34 05 15 dated december 2015. the customer may complain of a ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling

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