2023 BMW I4 Technical Service Bulletins

80 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 BMW I4. 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.

• 11031566Apr 23, 2026Body and structure. While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area
• 11030059Mar 6, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-voltage system, insulation resistance below warning threshold: when switch contactors are closed.
• 11029046Feb 25, 2026Engine. There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection…
• 11029009Feb 5, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. A manufacturing defect in a bearing of the electronic drive unit could result in bearing damage. This is caused by an unusual acoustic signal in the area of the drive unit. The bearing could fail completely at a later stage, which will be displayed to you by means of a red Check Control message. In this case, the driver is asked to call BMW Roadside Assistance.
• 11026956Dec 22, 2025Electrical system. A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
• 11026957Dec 16, 2025Other or unknown. Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected E70C51 - Heat pump circuit changeover valve is not responding E70C44 - Heat pump circuit expansion valve is not responding
• 11025830Dec 1, 2025Steering. In certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can potentially damage the axle shafts. Damage of the drive shaft can cause it to break.
• 11025684Nov 11, 2025Other or unknown. Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected E70C51 - Heat pump circuit changeover valve is not responding E70C44 - Heat pump circuit expansion valve is not responding
• 11025669Nov 11, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. RSU availability. BMW AG is conducting a Service Action on certain Model Year 2025 - 2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 17, 2021 – November 6, 2025. In certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can potentially damage the axle shafts. Damage of the drive shaft can cause it to break.
• 11022362Aug 26, 2025Electrical system. A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
• 11020915Jul 3, 2025Electrical system. The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may not have been built to specifications.
• 11018728May 29, 2025Electrical system. The Check Control message (CCM): "You can continue driving. Drivetrain” (00029) is displayed, togetherwith the following fault code: 224188 – Accelerator pedal module, pedal sensor, sensor 1, sensor 2: Signals implausible Note: There may or may not be a drivability complaint associated with this fault.
• 11016419Mar 31, 2025Engine. There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection…
• 11015537Mar 5, 2025Electrical system. This is an informational bulletin regarding Plug & Charge function complaint diagnosis. Possible customer complaints: Plug & Charge menu does not appear in the vehicle, function not available Problems with the configuration, for example: Contracts cannot be installed Fault / problems when attempting charging with Plug & Charge Plug & Charge contract disappeared Plug & Charge payment method expired
• 11014422Feb 11, 2025Engine. There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection…
• 11014040Feb 3, 2025Electrical system. DELIVERY STOP: EKK (eKMV) Circuit Board
• 11012080Dec 10, 2024Electrical system. The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-voltage system, insulation resistance below warning threshold: when switch contactors are closed.
• 11012093Dec 9, 2024Electrical system. Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak undervery low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
• 11006732Aug 27, 2024Body and structure. A groaning noise is heard from the trunk whendriving on rough roads.
• 11005236Jul 12, 2024Engine. Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
• 11000512May 24, 2024Engine. Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
• 11000510May 23, 2024Engine. Delivery stop: coolant changeover valve
• 10253344Apr 26, 2024Engine cooling. There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to…
• 10253351Apr 15, 2024Electrical system. The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may not have been produced according to BMW specifications. This can lead to an internal coolant leak which can result in a failure of the Combined Charging Unit.Possible faults may include- HV charging interruption No high-voltage readiness when starting up The high-voltage system switching off while driving, causing the vehicle to coast slowly to a stop
• 10252018Mar 21, 2024Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 21, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 24, 2022, and December 14, 2023.
• 10252029Mar 15, 2024Electrical system. This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work-through process to address customer charging complaints. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the “basic” procedure to test the charger/infrastructure when the vehicle does not charge, either at a: Home charger AC Level 1/Level 2 - Flexible Fast Charger/hard wired Wallbox, or a Public AC Level 2, or DC Level 3 - Fast Charging Station…
• 10252039Mar 4, 2024Electrical system. This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work through process to address BEV/PHEV charging issues. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the correct “basic” steps that should be followed when addressing and diagnosing battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) charging issues.
• 10250361Feb 6, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-voltage system, insulation resistance below warning threshold: when switch contactors are closed.
• 10250367Feb 5, 2024Engine cooling, Electrical system. The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19°F (-7°C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at that same low temperature (example: being parked outside, overnight in low temperatures).
• 10250366Feb 1, 2024Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 19, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between February 10, 2023, and June 23, 2023. The Combined Charging Unit(CCU) may not have been built to specifications.
• 10250365Feb 1, 2024Electrical system. Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due to nocommunication to the HV charge socket electronics.
• 10249421Jan 26, 2024Engine cooling. The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19°F (-7°C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at that same low temperature (example: being parked outside, overnight in low temperatures).
• 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.
• 10247568Dec 20, 2023Electrical system. While the vehicle is at a standstill, a clicking noise can be heard in the passenger compartment. It must bequiet without other electrical loads or without driving noises to be heard. It sounds like the noise comes from under the hood.
• 10247572Dec 19, 2023Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 19, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between February 10, 2023, and June 23, 2023.
• 10247570Dec 19, 2023Equipment. If regional navigational maps are downloaded into the vehicle via over-the-air, they cannot be installed into the active Navigation.
• 10244504Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. The purpose of this Service Bulletin (SIB) is informational regarding DC (direct current) charging complaints on Gen 5 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). It serves as a supporting argument and is intended to help distinguish between a standard designed function or component operation from an actual system fault in a DC charging customer complaint (i.e., “DC Not charging or “DC charging too slow”.
• 10244240Oct 12, 2023Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Service Action on certain Model Year 2022 BMW i4 Gran Coupe vehicles that wereproduced between August 10, 2022 – September 2, 2022.
• 10242967Sep 29, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
• 10242885Sep 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit): 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-voltage system, insulation resistance below warning threshold: when switch contactors are closed.
• 10242700Aug 1, 2023Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. ?The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster, and in some cases the vehicle will not go into drive readiness.
• 10242528Aug 1, 2023Electrical system. ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 29, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 vehicles that were produced between April 19, 2023, and April 24, 2023. Contaminants were found on the printed circuit board of the electric A/C compressor (EKK).
• 10241364Jul 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 andi7 vehicles that were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
• 10239615Jun 1, 2023Equipment. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023.
• 10239613Jun 1, 2023Equipment. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 29, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 vehicles that were produced between April 19, 2023, and April 24, 2023.
• 10239612Jun 1, 2023Equipment. While the vehicle is at a standstill, a clicking noise can be heard in the passenger compartment.
• 10239611Jun 1, 2023Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit cycles exceeded
• 10239610Jun 1, 2023Exterior lighting. Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
• 10239602Jun 1, 2023Fuel system. A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5 mm.
• 10239601Jun 1, 2023Equipment. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.

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