2016 BMW I3 Technical Service Bulletins

256 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 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."
• 10146816Sep 1, 2016Engine. 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).
• 10146814Sep 1, 2016Engine cooling. "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 temperature sensor, coolant below operating range"" is stored in the fault memory of the IHKA control unit. IHKA control unit software."
• 10147042Aug 1, 2016Equipment. BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's.
• 10147041Aug 1, 2016Equipment. 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 Telematics Control Unit.
• 10147039Aug 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 ( 2 Series Convertible) F25 (X3) F26 (X4) F30 (3 Series Sedan) F31 (3 Series Wagon) F32 (4 Series Coupe) F33 (4 Series Convertible) F34 (3 Series Gran Turismo) F36 (4 Series Gran…
• 10147036Aug 1, 2016Equipment. "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 following table: ModelISTA/P versionIntegration levelF153.57.3F025-15-11-505F303.57.2F020-15-11-504I01, I123.57.0I001-15-11-501"
• 10147022Aug 1, 2016Body and structure. 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 be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
• 10147017Aug 1, 2016Engine, Equipment. "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 is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light.
• 10147010Aug 1, 2016Steering. 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 sleeve's plastic bearing is insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all.
• 10147554Jul 1, 2016Steering, Electrical system. 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, 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…
• 10147549Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. "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 transport mode."
• 10147543Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 sunlight; this is not a defect in materials or workmanship.
• 10147539Jul 1, 2016Steering. "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. Once this phase is completed, the level of friction is significantly reduced and no longer affects the return to center. Please use this information to educate the customer on the…
• 10151378Jun 1, 2016Equipment. KNOCKING NOISE FROM RF WHEEL AREA WHEN A/C IS ACTIVATED. A knocking noise is heard when entering drive readiness or after driving a short distance with the air conditioning activated. This only affects vehicles with a heat pump (option code 4T9). Note: The noise can only be reproduced once after a restart, then the vehicle must sit for some time before the noise can be heard again. Air Conditioning (A/C)…
• 10151374Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Drivetrain Malfunction (CCM 794) with Isolation Faults. The Drivetrain Malfunction check control message (CCM 794) is displayed, either while driving or when starting up. The following faults are stored in the vehicle: EME: 22280F and/or 222814 SME: 21F0E3 and/or 21F0E4 When the CCM is present, there are no apparent drivability concerns. After allowing the vehicle to rest and then restart, the CCM typically does…
• 10151372Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. DC Charging - Customer Focused Diagnosis. Diagnosing DC charging complaints requires a precise problem description from the customer, as well as thorough vehicle-side work to find a reliable root cause. Because of the sporadic nature of majority of DC charging issues, the customer's input is invaluable to finding the correct solution.
• 10151371Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. "DC/DC Converter does not supply sufficient 12V power. Customer probably has a CCM stating ""Battery is not charged"" (CCM-ID: 213) is displayed.
• 10151370Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. "SI B61 04 16 General Electrical June 2016 Technical Service EME Fault Code 222C02 Following Replacement or Programming- Diagnosis. Programming, (e.g. following replacement), can cause EME fault code ""222C02 - Electronic immobilizer protection against tampering: expected response implausible"" to be stored. After clearing, the fault comes back during a test drive. Improper EME software"
• 10151356Jun 1, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Service Action: Replace the Motor Mount Screws. A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
• 10151335May 1, 2016Equipment. Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. Contact List incomplete General connection failures Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues…
• 10151333May 1, 2016Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. """Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision warning failed Pedestrian detection failed The following fault code is stored in the KAFAS (Camera-based Driver Assistance System): 0X800AC4 - Camera calibration failed The KAFAS camera is not properly mounted and secured to the mounting…
• 10151322May 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. The Charging Cable Does not Release from the Charging Socket after Charging. 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.
• 10151319May 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 54 01 16 dated February 2016. A Delivery Stop has been issued on i3 BEV vehicles produced from December 09, 2015 to January 22, 2016. Vehicles are equipped with a sunroof as part of the Shadow Sport limited edition. The sunroof may not be properly sealed, so that leaks could possibly develop. This bulletin will be updated with repair instructions and warranty…
• 10151311May 1, 2016Suspension. Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures. A grating and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. The noise is most noticeable at low temperatures (approx. 32 degrees F), but not unusual at higher temperatures and after driving. Friction between the spring pad and the strut upper support bearing is causing the noise.
• 10216791Apr 14, 2016Equipment. Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
• 10216793Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
• 10151271Apr 1, 2016Equipment. Reduced or No HVAC Heat Output. I12 & F30 PHEV - The heat is not functioning during electric driving and/or the heat output is reduced or fluctuating when driving with the combustion engine. I01 - The heat is not functioning at all. The issue can occur sporadically for all vehicles and will not have any associated fault codes. IHKA software with I-Level: I01, I12I001-15-11-504 F30 PHEV F020-15-11-505
• 10151258Apr 1, 2016Equipment. Engine and Gearbox Suspension. Technical Service his Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B22 01 15 dated February 2016. A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
• 10151256Apr 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 27 15 dated November 2015 SUBJECT Service Engine Soon (MIL) - IHKA FC 801375 & 8013A3. 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) is stored: Temporary fault…
• 10216792Mar 21, 2016Electrical system. Tec25 Wishbone Return
• 10216758Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling. MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
• 10216757Mar 1, 2016Equipment. MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
• 10151203Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. """Comfort Access Restricted"" Check Control Message is Displayed. ""Comfort Access Restricted"" CCM (Check Control Message) is permanently displayed.. The CCM ID: D0h. The comfort access is functioning correctly. No comfort access aerial fault codes stored in the BDC (Body Domain Controller). Software error in the BDC"
• 10151201Mar 1, 2016Equipment. Hissing Noise from Speakers when Radio Volume is Turned Down. There is an audible hissing noise from the speakers when there is no active audio source. This noise is most apparent with the engine and climate system fan turned off. Software in the HK HiFi amplifier.
• 10151197Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there is a slight improvement in Satellite Radio reception for these vehicles when receiving their signal from XM Satellites. This is due to the changeover from Sirius Satellite broadcasting to XM Satellite broadcasting in 2016 (See SI B65 19 15).
• 10151196Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. NBT Head Unit Aborts Import of CD. While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head unit the process aborts. You will see 'import error' on the radio display when this occurs. NBT Head Unit software
• 10151195Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. "False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle An ""unapproved"" device is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle. This keeps the Ethernet communication line active which triggers the alarm when the vehicle tries to enter sleep mode."
• 10151186Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. "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 change colors. The high-voltage charging cable cannot be unlocked and disconnected.
• 10151182Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. "SME Fault Code 21F0D2 Causes Erroneous CCM. CCM message ""Drive: Check as soon as possible"" (CCM-ID 49) is displayed during or after charging session with battery heating (preconditioning) active. Fault code ""21F0D2 - High voltage connector: Main switch: stuck negative switch contactor"" stored erroneously due to HV battery heating deactivation too late in the charging process. NOTE: The following consequential…
• 10151179Mar 1, 2016Equipment, Steering. SI B51 14 15 Body Equipment March 2016 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 14 15 dated May 2015. SUBJECT Grinding Noise from Steering Wheel When Turning. 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.
• 10151168Mar 1, 2016Electrical system. EME No Longer Communicates after HV Charging. On the affected i3 vehicles (with software integration levels 15-11-501 through 15-11-504), the Drive Readiness can no longer be established after attempting to charge the HV battery. In such a case, EME no longer communicates with ISTA. In some cases, various calibration values are lost (e.g. resolver angle). CAUSE Vehicle was charged before Transport Mode removal…
• 10076068Feb 29, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A Delivery Stop has been issued on i01 (i3 Battery Electric Vehicle) produced from December 09, 2015 to January 22, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a sunroof as part of the Shadow Sport limited edition. The sunroof may not be properly sealed, so that leaks could possibly develop. Affected vehicles have been identified and will display under “vehicle comments” in DCS Warranty or ISPA Light.
• 10151134Feb 1, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "A Delivery Stop has been issued on i01 (i3 Battery Electric Vehicle) produced from December 09, 2015 to January 22, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a sunroof as part of the Shadow Sport limited edition. The sunroof may not be properly sealed, so that leaks could possibly develop. Affected vehicles have been identified and will display under ""vehicle comments"" in DCS Warranty or ISPA Light.
• 10151119Feb 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call…
• 10151117Feb 1, 2016Air bags, Electrical system. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 07 15 dated January 2016. SUBJECT Airbag Warning Light ON: Fault 930BE8, 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 (ACSM4I) has fault code 930BE8 ""High-voltage system switchoff Range extender Electrical…
• 10151115Feb 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
• 10151107Feb 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Delivery Stop: Sunroof. Possible Leak.
• 10151098Feb 1, 2016Tires, Equipment. SI B36 01 15 February 2016 Wheel and Tires Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 36 01 15 dated October 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT 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)
• 10151086Feb 1, 2016Other or unknown, Equipment, Engine. A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.

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