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.

• 10148132Jul 1, 2014Forward collision avoidance. 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 CID by clicking on "OK" using the iDrive controller.
• 10148122Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. 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, despite the repair being completed properly. In these cases, the HV battery cannot be reactivated. 1.
• 10148113Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. 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: * On i3 REx vehicles, the Check Engine Light (CEL) may be illuminated without relevant faults stored. The CEL is not accompanied by any drivability, functionality, or…
• 10148111Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. 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 vehicles, the Check Engine Light (CEL) may be illuminated without relevant faults stored. The CEL is not accompanied by any drivability, functionality, or emissions-related problems.
• 10148110Jul 1, 2014Engine. 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 engine operation cycle. CAUSE Manufacturing fluid in the exhaust system
• 10056093Jun 16, 2014Electrical system, Engine. 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.
• 10148093Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. 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 visible during a diagnostic session. The CEL is triggered by an erroneous fault stored in the automatic climate control unit (IHKA), which is not visible using ISTA/D.
• 10148092Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. 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 Electronics (EME): 222717 - EME: Internal fault In addition, these secondary faults are possible: 222626 - EME: Internal fault (active short circuit requested) 222632 - EME: internal…
• 10056092Jun 1, 2014Electrical system. Bmw: a message, red or yellow check control, is displayed in instrument panel, after switching the ignition off. Model i01.
• 10148331May 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Fault Code 21F046 Stored in SME. The following fault is stored in the high-voltage battery management electronics (SME): 21F046 - HVS heating: Heating element short circuit. This fault is not typically present. When the fault is stored, no check control messages or functional problems are evident. CAUSE Software or hardware error in the SME
• 10148330May 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. High-voltage Battery Charging Recommendations. INFORMATION Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information may be found in REP 61 00... Observe safety instructions when handling…
• 10148311May 1, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Parking Lock Cannot Be Engaged or Disengaged. When attempting to engage or disengage the park position in the transmission, the parking lock actuator may not respond. This condition may be intermittent or permanent. The customer will see the position indicator on the gear selector (GWS) flashing "N" or "P," and a Check Control Message will be present stating "Drive Faulty" or "Secure vehicle against rolling away".
• 10055984May 1, 2014Electrical system. 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.

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