2023 BMW I7 Technical Service Bulletins

84 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 BMW I7. 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.

• 11036379Aug 20, 2026Steering. “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
• 11031562Apr 23, 2026Steering. SITUATION When turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a ”groaning” noise can be perceived at the respective steering stop. The noise occurs at higher ambient temperatures from approx. 68°F.
• 11031573Apr 8, 2026Suspension. When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a “groan”-type noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise is most noticeable after load reversal. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second time stamp.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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…
• 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)).
• 11008113Sep 10, 2024Electrical system. The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drive faulty’”
• 11008112Sep 10, 2024Electrical system. The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drive faulty”.
• 11006737Aug 23, 2024Electrical system. The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drivefaulty”.
• 11006741Aug 21, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle may experience Ethernet BUS communication issues between the Head Unit (HU-H5) and the rearDoor Operating Modules (BMTs). This could result in failures in any of the following functions: Media operation Radio control Telephone control MyModes selection Wireless Charging (wireless charging tray)
• 11006744Aug 15, 2024Electrical system. Delivery Stop - Interaction Bar.
• 11006740Aug 10, 2024Electrical system. The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drivefaulty’”
• 11006734Aug 7, 2024Electrical system. Customer states they started to receive Check Control messages for the driver’s seat at the end of eachdriving cycle: One or more of the following check control messages (CCM) were present at that time: CCM 434 Seat calibration required. CCM 108 Driver restraint system. Eventually multiple restarts after they first noticed the CCM the seat stopped functioning, the air bag warninglamp illuminated in the instrument…
• 11005451Jul 31, 2024Electrical system. Delivery stop: program door module control unit
• 11005450Jul 31, 2024Electrical system. The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control messages (CCM) may be present: CCM 108 “Driver restraint system” CCM 109 “Passenger restraint system”
• 11005226Jul 13, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. While driving at low speeds (15-40 mph) on flat road surfaces, a knocking noise from the front axle may beheard during steering wheel movements.
• 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)).
• 11005218Jul 11, 2024Steering. When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a“groan”-type noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise is most noticeable after load reversal. See attached video V31 03 24. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second timestamp.
• 11005233Jul 10, 2024Body and structure. When driving over rough surfaces, a low-frequency rattling noise can be heard inside the vehicle's cabin.The noise typically sounds as though it is coming from the front right footwell area.
• 11002670Jun 17, 2024Electrical system. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 14, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between August 4, 2021, and May 2, 2024. The rear high-voltage cable for the electric drive unit can chafe causing a Check Control message “Drive faulty”.
• 11002669Jun 17, 2024Other or unknown. A drumming noise is heard when the air conditioning system is operating.
• 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…
• 10253353Apr 16, 2024Equipment. A small flap of sound insulation material may come into contact with some of the 12 V B+ cables at the remote B+ charging point terminal (general location at arrow) along the engine compartment’s passenger side inner fender well.
• 10252133Mar 27, 2024Electrical system. When the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 5 F (-15 C) and 23 F (-5 ), the defroster function is limited; and the interior doesn’t heat up quickly enough.
• 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…
• 10252041Mar 8, 2024Equipment. 1. The center air vent on the left (a) is closed. All other air vents on the left side then only blow cold air intothe passenger area. OR 2. Both center (b) air vents are closed. All other air vents then only blow cold air into the passenger area. OR 3. The center air vent on the right (c) is closed. All other air vents on the right side then only blow cold airinto the passenger area.
• 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.
• 10250894Feb 26, 2024Equipment. When driving over rough surfaces, a low-frequency rattling noise can be heard inside the vehicle's cabin. The noise typically sounds as though it is coming from the front right footwell area.
• 10250743Feb 22, 2024Suspension. A knocking, “thump”-type noise may be heard from the front axle during straight-ahead driving on uneven road surfaces at low speed, e.g., below 40 mph.
• 10250603Feb 20, 2024Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A drumming noise is heard when the air conditioning system is operating.
• 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, 2024Electrical system, Engine 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).
• 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.
• 10249030Jan 9, 2024Equipment. A drumming noise is heard when the air conditioning system is operating. Service parts are not yet available for this repair. This bulletin will be updated once the service repair is ready.
• 10249026Jan 4, 2024Equipment. The washer fluid reservoir mounting hook has too much play, which allows the reservoir to vibrate and cause a noise.
• 10247569Dec 20, 2023Brakes. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 20, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024BMW vehicles that were produced between July 4, 2022, and October 26, 2023.
• 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.

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