2014 BMW I3 Technical Service Bulletins

313 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 BMW I3. 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.

• 10142942Jan 1, 2018Electrical system. REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE: Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span.
• 10142940Jan 1, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10142933Jan 1, 2018Body and structure. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
• 10142924Jan 1, 2018Engine cooling. 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.
• 10142937Dec 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. LACK OF POWER OR DRIVING READINESS CANNOT BE ESTABLISHED: Drive parameters (speed and torque) may be restricted.
• 10136738Dec 1, 2017Equipment. NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
• 10136732Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10136731Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. 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
• 10136730Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. END OF SERVICE (EOS) TEST FAILS: After repairing the high-voltage battery, the EoS (End of Service) test fails.
• 10136713Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10146767Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. 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 electrostatic charging of the instrument cluster caused by faulty grounding inside the cluster between the circuit board and the display.
• 10146764Sep 1, 2017Steering. 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 wheel is turned, the connection between the steering wheel and the steering column switch cluster causes torsional stress, which creates a noise in the coil spring cassette.
• 10130073Jul 5, 2017Tires, Wheels. The 175/55R20 89Q XL Rear tire is an acceptable replacement on 2014-2016 model years equipped with the 20 inch wheel option.
• 10146719Jun 1, 2017Equipment. 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. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD…
• 10123976May 18, 2017Tires. 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.
• 10149263May 1, 2017Air bags. 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, resistance too high ? 93090A - Drivers airbag interval stage 2, resistance too high Tension caused by harness cable tie on short jumper harness located between steering column slip ring and driver's airbag creates…
• 10149257May 1, 2017Electrical system. Charging of the high voltage battery is interrupted and will not complete. A change in the job structure in ISTA causes the BDC to open the 30B relay unexpectedly.
• 10136745May 1, 2017Electrical system. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
• 10146658Apr 1, 2017Equipment. "?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 activation of Wi-Fi control unit ? Procedure: Added "Note" regarding ConnectedDrive support hotline information . A replacement telematics control unit must only be activated for…
• 10146648Apr 1, 2017Electrical system. ?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 the OBD related fault is stored in the SME module. SME diagnostic software error.
• 10146646Apr 1, 2017Equipment. 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 possible" (CCM ID: 49) Erroneous fault or hardware defect in the safety box (S-Box)."
• 10146596Mar 1, 2017Equipment. ?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 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…
• 10146595Mar 1, 2017Electrical system. ?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 exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) - less than 8%: Power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender (REx). Inconsistent performance…
• 10146594Mar 1, 2017Equipment. ?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 operate the emergency release Improper routing of tensioning strap Component failure
• 10146593Mar 1, 2017Electrical system, Air bags. 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 the ODB related fault is stored in the SME module. SME diagnostic software error.
• 10146591Mar 1, 2017Equipment. "?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)."
• 10136361Mar 1, 2017Equipment. 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+).
• 10193496Feb 5, 2017Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) ? less than 8%: - Power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender (REx). - Inconsistent performance of the REx. - High voltage system shutdown in vehicles without REx. - Excessively high range displayed in instrument cluster.
• 10146553Feb 1, 2017Electrical system. "? 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: "Starter! Do not stop engine." (CCM ID: 22) "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" (CCM ID: 34) Charging interface module (LIM) Software Possible fault in convenience charging electronics (KLE)…
• 10150978Jan 1, 2017Electrical system. ?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
• 10150962Jan 1, 2017Equipment, Fuel system. ?SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) light comes on. Replace oxygen sensor before catalytic converter and injectors.
• 10146794Dec 1, 2016Equipment. 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 inoperative and there is no audio output 2. Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds Fault Code E1C440 set No Fault Codes set Software error in the Head Unit High (HU-H)
• 10146734Dec 1, 2016Engine cooling. 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 catalytic converter.
• 10146967Nov 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 by ISTA/P 3.59.2 to integration level 16-07-503. An additional option, in the detail view of the Points of Interest (POI), to display valid charging stations for charging a BMW i…
• 10146965Nov 1, 2016Equipment, Air bags. 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.
• 10146962Nov 1, 2016Exterior lighting. "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 ingress into the headlight housing. Thermal conditions that result in the formation of condensation.
• 10146960Nov 1, 2016Electrical system. "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.
• 10146954Nov 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Steering. 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 with the Electric Power Steering (EPS).
• 10146906Oct 1, 2016Lane departure, Brakes, Engine. 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 visibility- weather conditions or parked vehicles Missing lamps on target vehicle Non-standard vehicle exterior surfaces Insufficient ambient lighting Abrupt motion of target vehicle.
• 10146903Oct 1, 2016Equipment. "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 2015-1 NEXT 2015-2 NEXT 2016-1 As an enhancement, the NEXT 2017-1 map release now provides information about toll lanes ""without cash option"". UPDATE Install new map data."
• 10146902Oct 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. ?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 behavior - serves to protect the head unit, battery drain and avoidance of incremental leaps in the loudness. The loudness is reduced to 2/3 of maximum and is not restored.
• 10146886Oct 1, 2016Engine cooling. 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.
• 10146884Oct 1, 2016Engine cooling. 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 one or both of the fault codes below are stored in the Automatic Climate Control (IHKA). 801375 - Electric auxiliary heater (high voltage): Temporary fault detected after…
• 10146879Oct 1, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. "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. Alternatively, a manual starting procedure can be used with the following steps: Note: The combustion engine can be started if the SOC of the HV Battery is less than 75%. 1. Open…
• 10146843Sep 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 check the key reader or the Warranty Vehicle Inquiry screen in DCSnet. The range calculation incorporated in the SME software.
• 10146841Sep 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 shutdown in vehicles without REx. Excessively high range displayed in instrument cluster.
• 10146838Sep 1, 2016Engine cooling. "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 electronics (SME). Possible faulty cooling valve"
• 10146836Sep 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 charging socket housing tolerance prevents the lock actuator pin from mechanically disengaging from the charging cable.
• 10146825Sep 1, 2016Steering. 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 lower shroud rubs against the steering wheel.
• 10146819Sep 1, 2016Engine cooling. "CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: ""DRIVETRAIN: ONLY ELECTRIC DRIVE POSSIBLE"". The Service Engine Soon light is on. Check Control Message (CCM): ""DRIVETRAIN: only electric drive possible, limited driving range, continued driving possible, consult nearest service center"" is displayed. Leaking coolant expansion tank."

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