2014 BMW I3 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
14V422000 on 07/13/2014
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
03/30/2014 - 03/30/2014
Affected:
27
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling a certain model year bmw i3 vehicle manufactured march 31, 2014, and certain 2014 mini cooper hardtop vehicles manufactured february 2, 2014 to may 30, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. this could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.
Consequence:
If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. 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:
15V628000 on 10/06/2015
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
03/16/2014 - 08/16/2015
Affected:
6,073
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 mini cooper s and mini cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 mini john cooper works and mini cooper s and mini cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 bmw i3 vehicles. due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Correction:
Mini and bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and 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:
17V088000 on 02/13/2017
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
03/04/2014 - 12/29/2016
Affected:
19,130
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 rex hybrid electric vehicles. the fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (b+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.
Consequence:
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. the recall beganapril 3, 2017. 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:
17V720000 on 11/16/2017
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
08/31/2013 - 11/13/2017
Affected:
32,000
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2018 bmw i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence:
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 8, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
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.

2014 BMW I3 TSBs (160)

Bulletin:
SIB-61-10-14
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: on some vehicles, there may be a fault code (21f046) stored in the high voltage battery management electronics. model i3 and i3 rex. produced to 6/30/14. *js
Bulletin:
SIB-12-08-14
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: a message, red or yellow check control, is displayed in instrument panel, after switching the ignition off. model i01. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-10-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: there is no drivability issues, or functionality, or emissions-related problems of check engine lamp (cel), due to an intermittent cel being illuminated. model i01 (i3). *pe updated 9/4/14. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-12-26-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: with drivetrain malfunction message displayed and service engine soon, engine can go into reduced power mode, due to engine position management (epm) unfavorable parameters in dme software. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-22-01-15
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Bmw: from rear of vehicle, banging noise is hear during load reversals, due to motor mount support or left side motor mount has failed causing electric drivetrain, within chassis, to move excessively. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-32-07-14
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: after starting drive readiness, electronic power steering (eps) warning lamp, intermittently, illuminates, sporadically, with no available steering assistance due to software error. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-28-14
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: convenience charging electronics (kle) had high voltage (hv) connectors installed improperly, causing a no charge or failure of intermittent charging. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-29-14
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: high voltage battery fails to charge above certain state when performing vehicle pdi and causes led ring around charge port to blink red. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-31-14
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: level 2 charge will cause vehicle to increase charging time due to convenience charging electronics (kle), with faulty fitted capacitor. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-35-14
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Bmw: vehicle programmed; actual range vehicle capable of achieving to full charge not changed due to instrument cluster showing range lower than prior update of software. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-36-14
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Bmw: monitor of isolation resistance to ensure separation of hv+ or hv- and vehicle ground and not let it drop below predetermined threshold, causing drivetrain malfunction check control message (ccm) to appear and not prevent or lead to b
Bulletin:
SI B22 01 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw model i01(i3 and i3 rex) : information regarding the left side motor mount or motor mount support has failed. the electric drivetrain moves excessively in the chassis. *lj
Bulletin:
SI B61 28 14
Component:
091110 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:filling/charging
Summary:
Bmw i01(i3 and i3 rex: information regarding customer concerns of intermittent charging failures or no charging at all. *lj
Bulletin:
SIB-36-01-15
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicles experiencing the failure of tire pressure monitor (rdci) due to remote control unit hardware (fbd3 antenna) and needs repairing. model years 2014-15. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-61-08-15
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicles experience high voltage charging cable not able to disconnect and/or unlock, charging socket lights up white and fails to change colors and not able to charge via high voltage charging procedure. model 2014 i3. *
Bulletin:
B-270115
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Park lock actuator tolerances made lead to failure or unusual noises when activated *cn
Bulletin:
B-610515
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Positive or negative terminal on cable connection can be moved which causes 12volt battery adapters to appear loose *cn
Bulletin:
B-613514
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
After programming the displayed range appears to be lower prior to software update *cn
Bulletin:
P1702
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Model year 2014 thru 2016 i3 was specified with 175/55r20 85q bridgestone ecopia ep500. bmw specifies the 2017 model year i3 with 175/55r20 89q xl bridgestone ecopia ep500.
Bulletin:
P-17-04
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
The 175/55r20 89q xl rear tire is an acceptable replacement on 2014-2016 model years equipped with the 20 inch wheel option.
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:
B651316
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Nbt-evo head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing. 'component protection active': if either the nbt-evo head unit or body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit nbt-evo to e
Bulletin:
B840618
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
Connecteddrive-remote services do not function: remote services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the bmw connected app) do not function after vehicle has been
Bulletin:
B310118
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Noise from front axle when steering: chattering or squeaking noise is heard (refer to attached video https://tinyurl.com/y9kwrucl ) from the front axle under the following steering conditions:
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B610418
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Eme sets fault code 222931 or low cost charging not functional after programming: fault code "222931 ð charge management function: settings not calibrated" is stored in the electrical machine electronics (eme), and/or "low cost charging" is
Bulletin:
B610815
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
High-voltage charging cable lock malfunction: the vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. the indicator light on the charging socket lights up white and does not change colors. the high-voltage charging cable cann
Bulletin:
B612016
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Power loss at very low soc of hv battery: the vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low state of charge (soc) ð less than 8%:
Bulletin:
B612116
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Service action: programming control units (range): the actual range can be inaccurate in relation to the state of charge of the high-voltage battery.
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:
B641316
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
A/c failure: fc 801252 electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected: air conditioning (a/c) failure with ihka fault code "801252 - electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected".
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:
B122517
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: program control units (eme): due to eme software error, the malfunction indicator light (mil) may not illuminate in the cases of obd-relevant faults of charging electronics.
Bulletin:
B614117
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
End of service (eos) test fails: after repairing the high-voltage battery, the eos (end of service) test fails.
Bulletin:
B614217
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Mil activated after dc charging lim fc 805526: while dc charging, the charge session may fail to start and a check engine light is illuminated. fault code 805526 is stored in the lim as well
Bulletin:
B614317
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Eme fault codes s0728 / s0729: a fault (s0728 for f15 phev or s0729 for i3) is found stored in the eme during ista short test. diagnostic instructions indicate to reprogram eme.
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
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:
B651316
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Nbt-evo head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing: if either the nbt-evo head unit or body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit nbt-evo to enter a locked mode once it reco
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:
B120118
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Eme faults cannot be read in ista: while diagnosing faults with in the eme, no fault details will appear and no relevant test plans will be linked.
Bulletin:
B513016
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Bulletin:
B614617
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Lack of power or driving readiness cannot be established: drive parameters (speed and torque) may be restricted.
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:
B660118
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Remote key will not open or start vehicle: remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span.
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:
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:
B011318
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
X5 phev, i3 rex and i8 fuel tank pressure sensor: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles: for the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleõs fuel tank pressure sen
Bulletin:
B611116
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging: the charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging.
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:
B651316
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Component protection active. head units cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing.: if either the head unit (nbt-evo or entry-nav-evo) or the body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head un
Bulletin:
B840214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Bulletin:
B611018
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
The display goes black, vehicle doesnt start again after switching the engine off.: on board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
Bulletin:
B640718
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Stationary climate control not possible when set for departure time between 0:00 and 0:30 time range: the programmed stationary climate control ventilation function does not switch on when the departure time is set between 0:00 and 0:30 tim
Bulletin:
B610717
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"? ccm or mil displayed after dc charging session . after charging the vehicle at a direct current (also referred to as dc, level 3, or dcfc) charging station, one or both of the following check control messages (ccm) are displayed: "starte
Bulletin:
B611017
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
"?me fault code 21f0d2 . the following check control message (ccm) was displayed to the customer: ""drive. check as soon as possible"" (ccm id: 49) erroneous fault or hardware defect in the safety box (s-box)."
Bulletin:
B611517
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: programming control modules for obd compliance. communication between the hv battery control module (sme) and the hv electrical machine electronics (eme) may be disrupted. the check engine light may not be illuminated when
Bulletin:
B611617
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
?charging socket emergency release damaged . the tensioning strap of the emergency charging socket release (2) has been damaged. possible reasons for damage to the emergency release tensioning strap are: excessive force was required to op
Bulletin:
B612016
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
?power loss at very low soc of hv battery what's new: ? the procedure has been updated with additional step: writing new adaptation value. this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 20 16 dated january 2017. . the vehicle may exhib
Bulletin:
B612116
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
?service action: programming control units (range) what's new: the procedure has been updated with additional step: writing new adaptation value this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 21 16 dated september 2016. . the actual r
Bulletin:
B611017
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Sme fault code 21f0d2 what's new: ? the procedure has been updated with programming the vehicle when fault code 21f0d2 is stored in the sme. the following check control message (ccm) was displayed to the customer: "drive. check as soon as
Bulletin:
B611517
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
?service action: programming control modules for obd compliance. communication between the hv battery control module (sme) and the hv electrical machine electronics (eme) may be disrupted. the check engine light may not be illuminated when
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:
B840214
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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. proce
Bulletin:
B122916
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service engine soon (mil) - rdme fc 124301/124302. malfunction indicator light illuminated. fuel-air mixture error codes in the range extender digital motor electronics (rdme). possible hardware defect of: the oxygen sensor before catalyti
Bulletin:
B611915
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Grating or scraping noise when turning steering wheel. there is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. the noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (szl), coil spring or steering wheel. when the steering w
Bulletin:
B621117
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Instrument cluster hazes over. customer notices a gray haze (shown below) on the instrument cluster face after: instrument cluster was cleaned with a microfiber cloth. a film is removed from instrument cluster face after repair. excessive
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:
B122116
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
"service engine soon (mil) - ihka fc 8013a3. the malfunction indictor lamp (mil) illuminates at start-up or during trip. heating function is usually working properly. fault code 8013a3 "" electric auxiliary heater (high voltage): obd temper
Bulletin:
B122715
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Service engine soon (mil) - ihka fc 801375 & 8013a3 this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 27 15 dated november 2015. the service engine soon light (mil) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster and
Bulletin:
B511415
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Grinding noise from steering wheel when turning this service information bulletin supersedes si b51 14 15 dated march 2016.. customer complains of a noise from the steering wheel while driving. due to insufficient gap, the steering column l
Bulletin:
B611116
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 11 16 dated may 2016. the charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging. high voltage
Bulletin:
B611716
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
"service engine soon (mil) - sme fc 21f0d0. malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated. erroneous fault 21f0d0 ""high-voltage battery, cooling system: refrigerant shutoff valve jammed closed"" is stored in battery management electronic
Bulletin:
B612016
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Power loss at very low soc of hv battery. the vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low state of charge (soc) - less than 8%: power loss while running range extender (rex). inconsistent performance of the rex. high voltage system
Bulletin:
B612116
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: programming control units (range).the actual range can be inaccurate in relation to the state of charge of the high-voltage battery. affects certain vins (not all) produced between july 31, 2013 and july 18, 2016. please che
Bulletin:
B112016
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
"information checking the oil level after an oil service requires running of the rex engine. to start w20 engine with ista tester, select: 1. service function 2. range extender digital engine electronics 3. range extender service start. alt
Bulletin:
B122715
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service engine soon (mil) - ihka fc 801375 & 8013a3 this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 27 15 dated november 2015. the service engine soon light (mil) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster and
Bulletin:
B220415
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service action: replace the motor mount screws this service information bulletin supersedes si b22 01 15 dated march 2016.. a sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
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:
B652416
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
"nbt navigation does not route on toll roads. nbt navigation does not provide routes that include certain toll roads. cause roads that have toll lanes ""without a cash option"" where not utilized for routing in nbt map data versions: next 2
Bulletin:
B662116
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Kafas camera-based assistance system limits. information the situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: dirty windshield incomplete calibration process unsuccessful calibration restricted visibi
Bulletin:
B320214
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Power-assisted steering intermittently not available at engine start-up this service information bulletin supersedes si 32 02 14 dated august 2014. the power assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. no communication wit
Bulletin:
B612216
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"sme fc 21f284 ""high-voltage battery unit, cell supervision circuit: safety circuit activated"". vehicle is not able to be put in a driving readiness state. possible power reduction with ""drivetrain malfunction"" message while driving. fa
Bulletin:
B630516
Component:
121100 exterior lighting:headlights:concealment devices
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. water inside the headlights can be caused by two situations: water/moisture ing
Bulletin:
B651816
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Airbag warning lamp illuminated this service information bulletin replaces si b65 18 16 dated july 2016.. the airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the vehicle is in motion. the airbag control unit (acsm4) contains t
Bulletin:
B652716
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Software changes after programming with ista/p v3.59.2. information aftersales customer service representatives need to be aware of the following changes that occur to features and functions of the i01 (i3) after reprogramming and encoding
Bulletin:
B320315
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Noises when turning the steering wheel this service information bulletin supersedes si 32 03 15 dated january 2016.. there are squeaking or groaning noises from the steering spindle when the steering wheel is turned. the steering spindle sl
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:
B641316
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
"a/c failure: fc 801252 electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected. air conditioning (a/c) failure with ihka fault code ""801252 - electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected"". ihka software fault in the versions detailed in the
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:
220115
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Subject left side engine mount broken. the left side motor mount or motor mount support has failed. as a result, the electric drivetrain moves excessively in the chassis. a banging noise can be heard from the rear of the vehicle during load
Bulletin:
610215
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
"mcheck control message ""battery discharge"" displays intermittently. the customer states that a ""battery discharge"" check control message is displayed intermittently when the vehicle is started. the following fault code is also stored:
Bulletin:
613814
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
?si b61 38 14 february 2015 general electrical systemstechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 38 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject drivetrain malfunction (ccm 794) with isolatio
Bulletin:
B122015
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"service engine soon (mil): rdme fc 120006. the service engine soon light (mil) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster, and fault code 120006 ""information engine switch-off time: too long compared to cooling of engine cool
Bulletin:
B511215
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Front door trim panel loose. the door trim panel is loose or has a visible gap in the area near the b-pillar. the yellow door trim panel securing clips are not robust.
Bulletin:
B610715
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"charging stops when using ""occasional use"" cable. when charging the vehicle with the occasional use cable (ouc), and the charge rate set to ""min"" in the cid, charging may switch off during the charge cycle. in rare cases, the vehicle m
Bulletin:
B610815
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"high-voltage charging cable lock malfunction. one of the following situations can occur: ? the vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. the indicator light on the charging socket lights up white and does not chang
Bulletin:
B613514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"displayed range is lower after programming. after the vehicle is programmed with ista/p 3.53.3 (i-level i001-14-07-503), the displayed vehicle range in the instrument cluster is lower than prior to the software update. the actual range tha
Bulletin:
B650915
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Hu-h: headunit resets intermittently or permanently. the hu-h (headunit-high) resets intermittently or permanently. ? the display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds cause softwa
Bulletin:
B123214
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"service engine soon (mil) lamp illuminated with no relevant faults. information if an i3 or i8 is brought in for service with a service engine soon (mil) lamp illuminated, or with a customer concern that the mil is intermittently illuminat
Bulletin:
B511615
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
"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 is an incorrect label regarding the appro
Bulletin:
B611815
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Charging is not possible, or is reduced. ? charging is no longer possible, or is only possible with restricted charging power, or: ? when charging the vehicle, the indicator light around the charging socket lights up red and the external ci
Bulletin:
B613514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"displayed range is lower after programming. after the vehicle is programmed with ista/p 3.53.3 (i-level i001-14-07-503), the displayed vehicle range in the instrument cluster is lower than prior to the software update. the actual range tha
Bulletin:
B360115
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Check control message: tire pressure monitor (rdci) failure. a check control message states tire pressure monitor (rdci) has failed cause hardware in the remote control unit (fbd3 antenna)
Bulletin:
B511815
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
A check control message is displayed for the tailgate lock open. a check control message is displayed indicating that the tailgate is open, even though it is mechanically closed. cause faulty tailgate lock or incorrect adjustment.
Bulletin:
B611915
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Grating or scraping noise when turning steering wheel. there is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. the noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (szl), coil spring or steering wheel. cause when the stee
Bulletin:
B320514
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
"steering wheel does not return to center. information do not replace any parts for this complaint. the return behavior is inherent in the design of the eps. attention: an eps ""break in"" period of approximately 2000 miles is required. onc
Bulletin:
B511816
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Instrument panel trim fading. information wood trim and leather upholstery have inherent variations in color and texture, dependent upon being properly cleaned and maintained. these items may lighten or darken due to age or exposure to sunl
Bulletin:
B611516
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"ccm ""charging no longer possible"" during or after transport mode. after removing transport mode certain fault codes may be store erroneously. these include 21e633, 222805, and 222834. erroneous fault entry from kle and eme during transpo
Bulletin:
B651816
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Airbag warning lamp illuminated. the airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the vehicle is in motion. the airbag control unit (acsm4) contains the following fault(s): 930904 - drivers airbag interval stage 1, resistan
Bulletin:
320614
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si 32 06 14 dated october 2014. designates changes to this revision subject noises and/or play around steering column. rattling and/or clunking noises can be heard around the steering column; and
Bulletin:
320714
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
"subject sporadic electronic power steering (eps) warning lamp when starting drive readiness. an eps warning lamp may intermittently light up in the instrument cluster when starting drive readiness. no steering assistance is available at th
Bulletin:
610115
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Subject discharged 12v battery. if the 12v battery is discharged, it can be recharged with an ac fast charger (level 2). however, there may be a delay of up to 30 minutes before charging starts. cause software error in the convenience charg
Bulletin:
613914
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Subject 12v battery discharge message (ccm 794) after charging. when starting the vehicle after fully charging it over a period of several hours, a 12v battery discharge check control message (ccm 229) is present. the ccm is displayed immed
Bulletin:
651312
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 replac
Bulletin:
710115
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si b71 01 15 dated january 2015. 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
Bulletin:
840115
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"msubject iphone and ios 8.x information. information with the release of ios 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns the phone off. z he or she turns the ph
Bulletin:
B121215
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service engine soon (mil): eme fc cf948c. the service engine soon light (mil) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster (kombi). this does not affect drivability, and no symptoms are apparent to the customer. cause the followi
Bulletin:
B270115
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
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. subject service action: replace park lock actuator. unfavorable t
Bulletin:
B510515
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Groaning noise when opening and closing rear doors. information covered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle/sav limited warranty. repairing one side https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/
Bulletin:
B610515
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
12-volt battery terminal adapter slightly loose. the 12-volt battery adapter appears to be slightly loose. the cable connection on the positive or negative terminal can be slightly moved or turned. it is normal for vehicles to have slight p
Bulletin:
B613514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"general electrical systems technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 35 14 dated december 2014. designates changes to this revision subject displayed range is lower after programming. after the vehicle is progra
Bulletin:
B650315
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"airbag warning light on: fault 930be3, high-voltage system shutdown. the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is on, or the check control message (ccm) ""restraint system faulty"" is displayed. the advance crash safety module (ac
Bulletin:
B840514
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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. n
Bulletin:
B121215
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Service engine soon (mil): eme fc cf948c. the service engine soon light (mil) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster (kombi). this does not affect drivability, and no symptoms are apparent to the customer. cause the followi
Bulletin:
B360115
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Check control message: tire pressure monitor (rdci) failure. a check control message states tire pressure monitor (rdci) has failed cause hardware in the remote control unit (fbd3 antenna)
Bulletin:
B511415
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Grinding noise from steering wheel when turning. the customer complains of a noise from the steering wheel while driving. due to insufficient gap, the steering column lower shroud rubs against the steering wheel.
Bulletin:
B610815
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"high-voltage charging cable lock malfunction. one of the following situations can occur: ? the vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. the indicator light on the charging socket lights up white and does not chang
Bulletin:
B320514
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
"steering wheel does not return to center. information do not replace any parts for this complaint. the return behavior is inherent in the design of the eps. an eps ""break in"" period of approximately 2000 miles is required. once this phas
Bulletin:
B360115
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Check control message: tire pressure monitor (rdci) failure. a check control message states tire pressure monitor (rdci) has failed cause hardware in the remote control unit (fbd3 antenna)
Bulletin:
B122715
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"service engine soon (mil) - ihka fc 801375. the service engine soon light (mil) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 801375 ""electric auxiliary heater (high voltage) is stored: temporary faul
Bulletin:
B122815
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"eme fault code: 2228bf. check control message (ccm) 170 ""drivetrain fault"" is displayed in the instrument cluster and fault code 2228bf ""eme: internal fault (drive position monitoring)"" is stored in the electrical machine electronics (
Bulletin:
B123015
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"eme fault code: 222011. ? it is not possible to engage any drive position and/or the display on the gear selector switch (gws) returns back to ""p"" and ""p"" begins to flash. ? check control messages (ccm): 170 ""drivetrain fault!"" and/o
Bulletin:
B123415
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"service engine soon (mil) - rdme fc 128002. the service engine soon light (mil) is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 128002 ""air mass: too low"" is stored in the rdme. cause rdme software."
Bulletin:
B123815
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Various software fixes and improvements. a number of undesirable conditions exist in these vehicles. this bulletin addresses the following customer complaints, system faults and improvements: ? broken motor mount potential - (i3, si b22 01
Bulletin:
B220115
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
?si b22 01 15 november 2015 engine and gearbox suspensiontechnical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b22 01 15 dated february 2015. designates changes to this revision subject left side engine mount broken. the left si
Bulletin:
B610215
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Clicking noise from off-board charger. while the vehicle is charging, the off-board charger is clicking. the clicking noise comes from the relays inside the charger cycling off and on. this condition most commonly occurs when the vehicle is
Bulletin:
B660815
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Comfort access does not function after vehicle enters sleep mode. sporadically, when the vehicle has been locked and is in sleep mode, the vehicle will not waken when trying to unlock the vehicle with comfort access from any door. the vehic
Bulletin:
B320614
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This service information bulletin supersedes si 32 06 14 dated january 2015. designates changes to this revision subject noises and/or play around steering column. rattling and/or clunking noises can be heard around the steering column; and
Bulletin:
120814
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Fault code 222717 stored in eme. after switching off the ignition, the red or yellow check control message (ccm) "drive. no restart" is displayed in the control display. cause the following fault code is stored in the electric motor electro
Bulletin:
121014
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Check engine lamp on with no relevant faults stored. intermittently, a check engine lamp (cel) is illuminated. the cel is not accompanied by any drivability, functionality, or emissions-related problems. in addition, no relevant faults are
Bulletin:
120914
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Fault code 121001 stored in rdme. the check engine light (cel) is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 121001 "catalytic converter: efficiency too low" is stored in the rdme. this fault could occur during the initial rex eng
Bulletin:
121114
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Customer care package: software update. through our quality control processes and customers' feedback, bmw has become aware of some intermittent, software-related deficiencies of model year 2014 bmw i3 vehicles. specifically: * on i3 rex ve
Bulletin:
121614
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: customer care package software update. through our quality control processes and customers' feedback, bmw has become aware of some intermittent, software-related deficiencies of model year 2014 bmw i3 vehicles. specifically:
Bulletin:
611614
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Hv battery: end of service test failed. following any hv battery repairs on the i01, it is necessary to validate the repair using the end of service (eos) tester. in the following scenarios, the eos test is not completed successfully, despi
Bulletin:
660414
Component:
260000 forward collision avoidance
Summary:
Front collision warning check control message displayed in cid. occasionally while driving, a check control message (ccm) for front collision warning is displayed in the central information display (cid). this message is cleared from the ci
Bulletin:
840214
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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 tim
Bulletin:
613114
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: replace convenience charging electronics (kle). a faulty capacitor fitted in the convenience charging electronics (kle) could cause increased vehicle charging times. this will only occur when charging the vehicle with a leve
Bulletin:
613514
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Displayed range is lower after programming. after the vehicle is programmed with ista/p 3.53.3 (i-level i001-14-07-503), the displayed vehicle range in the instrument cluster is lower than prior to the software update. the actual range that
Bulletin:
613614
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: replace neck warmer control unit. the control unit for the rear seat neck warmer may not be coded correctly. this causes the neck warmer to malfunction. incorrect coding of the neck warmer control unit
Bulletin:
652214
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/qc1. information important: the initial nav enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the parts department! when the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ista to pe
Bulletin:
840412
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Iphone 6, 6 plus, 5, 5s, 5c, 4s, 4, and 3gs with ios 8.x information. information there is one major difference in functionality since ios 8.0 was released. scenario: z the customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z he or
Bulletin:
840514
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Service action: bluetooth software (kisu data) update. this service action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the jd power initial quality survey (iqs). this new kisu software improves the blue
Bulletin:
320214
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Power-assisted steering intermittently not available at engine start-up. an eps warning lamp may light up intermittently in the instrument cluster at drive readiness. at the same time, the power-assisted steering is unavailable. after switc

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