2015 BMW I8 Technical Service Bulletins

209 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 BMW I8. 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.

• 10147877Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Inside Front Door Handle Makes Cracking Noise. Customer states there is a cracking noise when pulling on the inside door handle. CAUSE Front door trim panel loose on right or left side.
• 10147838Nov 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Comfort Access Does Not Function After Vehicle Enters Sleep Mode. Sporadically, when the vehicle has been locked and is in sleep mode, the vehicle will not waken when trying to unlock the vehicle with comfort access from any door. The vehicle can be unlocked from the remote. After waking, the comfort access function is restored. Software fault in the BDC.
• 10147833Nov 1, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Software error in the HU-H
• 10147815Nov 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. Various Software Fixes and Improvements. A number of undesirable conditions exist in these vehicles. This bulletin addresses the following customer complaints, system faults and improvements: ? Broken motor mount potential - (i3, SI B22 01 15) ? Low Cost Charging complaints - (i3) ? Vehicle will not charge at a power level below 600 watts - (i8) ? EME FC - 2228B8 (i8) ? EME FC - 2228BF (i3 & i8, SI B12 28 15) ? EME…
• 10147813Nov 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. "Shift Delay or Loss of Power in ""MAX eDrive"" Mode. In rare cases, when driving in ""MAX eDrive"" mode (LED on eDRIVE button lit up) and the highvoltage battery SOC is 100%, the following vehicle behavior may occur: ? A shift delay of up to 2 seconds when rolling slowly forward (for example at a traffic light). ? During acceleration, from speeds below 3 mph, there is a loss of power (about 2 seconds) shortly…
• 10147811Nov 1, 2015Electrical system. "EME Fault Code: 222011. ? It is not possible to engage any drive position and/or the display on the gear selector switch (GWS) returns back to ""P"" and ""P"" begins to flash. ? Check Control Messages (CCM): 170 ""Drivetrain fault!"" and/or 633 ""Drivetrain fault!"" is displayed in the instrument cluster. ? Fault code 222011 ""Electrical machine, rotor position sensor, signal: Rotor position sensor adjustment not…
• 10147810Nov 1, 2015Electrical system. "EME Fault Code: 2228BF. Check control message (CCM) 170 ""Drivetrain fault"" is displayed in the instrument cluster and fault code 2228BF ""EME: internal fault (drive position monitoring)"" is stored in the Electrical Machine Electronics (EME). This could also be accompanied by EME fault code 222852 ""Gear position actuator, monitoring parking lock position: P incorrectly engaged"". CAUSE EME software."
• 10147809Nov 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "Service Engine Soon (MIL) - IHKA FC 801375. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 801375 ""Electric auxiliary heater (high voltage) is stored: Temporary fault detected after software reset ""is stored in the Automatic Climate Control (IHKA). CAUSE IHKA software or Electric Heater (EH)."
• 10147780Oct 1, 2015Electrical system. Instrument Cluster intermittently inoperative. Intermittently the Instrument Cluster (Kombi) numerical displays are shown as just a line/dash.
• 10147771Oct 1, 2015Tires. 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)
• 10147766Oct 1, 2015Body and structure. Squeaking Noises from Rear of Vehicle. Squeaking noises coming from the rear area may be heard in the vehicle interior when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces Friction between the engine mount and its contact surface with the rear axle.
• 10147765Oct 1, 2015Fuel system. i8 - Insufficient Fuel Tank Refilling Recognition. After vehicle runs out of fuel (fuel tank completely empty), refilling by a small volume of gasoline (less than 1.5 gallon) is not sufficient to start the combustion engine. The DME does not recognize small increments of refueling. CAUSE DME software error.
• 10147258Sep 1, 2015Electrical system. "Check Control Messages for the 12 Volt Battery are Displayed. Sporadically, one or more of the following Check Control Messages may be displayed. The vehicle starts without problems and after a key cycle, the messages are gone. ID 229 - ""Charge Battery"" ID 304 - ""Change Battery"" ID 415 - ""Discharge Battery while stationary"" ID 460 - ""Replace Battery"" ID 461 - ""Battery state of charge...
• 10147257Sep 1, 2015Steering. 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. CAUSE 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.
• 10147248Sep 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Window Regulator Noise when Opening or Closing Side Window. A loud cracking noise from the front door power window regulator occurs when opening or closing the right side or left side window. CAUSE Faulty power window regulator
• 10147245Sep 1, 2015Fuel system. "Check Control Message ""Fuel tank system faulty"" is displayed. The Check Control Message ""Fuel tank system faulty"" is displayed in the instrument cluster. One or more of the following fault codes are stored: ""806010 - Refueling button: button jammed open"" ""21B022 - Information for refueling button, function: jammed open (reported by TFE)"" CAUSE The locking rod for the locking fuel filler flap is…
• 10147243Sep 1, 2015Tires. 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)
• 10147211Jul 1, 2015Equipment. NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. INFORMATION The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center console in the vehicle. ? 32GB USB stick is necessary ? Desired NAV road map version can be retrieved from the HDD-Update console PROCEDURE 1. Copy the desired NAV road map from the HDD-Update console onto a 32GB USB stick…
• 10147202Jul 1, 2015Equipment. "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. Remove the engine oil label (located in the…
• 10147201Jul 1, 2015Suspension, Wheels, Brakes. Interference Noise from Wheel Assembly. The customer may complain about: ? A ticking noise from the front axle, and/or ? A chirping noise from the rear axle The noise is noticeable while driving at slow speeds next to concrete road barriers, or in tunnels with the windows open. CAUSE Wheel interface with the brake disc
• 10147196Jul 1, 2015Steering. Crackling Noises from Area Around Steering Column. There are crackling noises from the area around the steering column when steering into bends or maneuvering
• 10147194Jul 1, 2015Engine, Equipment. Knocking Noise from Right Rear Area of the Vehicle. A knocking noise can be heard from the right rear area of the vehicle when driving on uneven road surfaces. Replace the right hand engine mount.
• 10147191Jul 1, 2015Engine. "Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp Illuminated with No Relevant Faults. INFORMATION If an i3 or i8 is brought in for service with a Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp illuminated, or with a customer concern that the MIL is intermittently illuminated, troubleshoot with ISTA/D. During diagnosis, refer to the functional description (FUB), Troubleshooting Malfunction Indicator Lamp I01.
• 10146946Jul 1, 2015Equipment, Engine. i8 with B38T Engine: Various Faults Related to Engine Oil Pressure. The engine malfunction warning and the engine oil pressure warning is illuminated. One or more of the following faults are stored in the DME: ? 1C2002 Engine oil pump: pressure too low ? 1C0301 Engine oil pressure regulating valve: Jams in a fully energized position ? 1FB801 Check Control message (ID 212): Engine oil pressure. Stop carefully.
• 10059090Jul 1, 2015Tires, Wheels. Bmw - wheel interface with the brake disc might have customer complaining about ticking and chirping noises from the front and rear axle
• 10059087Jul 1, 2015Steering. When maneuvering or controlling under curves, you can hear crackling noises from the steering column area due to the universal joint on the steering spindle.
• 10147719Jun 1, 2015Electrical system. "i8: Retrofitting High-Voltage Battery Ground Cables. INFORMATION Part Number Covered under the terms of the Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Covered under the terms of the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program when necessary and performed in conjunction with the CPO covered repair. Work time labor operation code 61 99 000 is not considered a Main labor operation.
• 10147716Jun 1, 2015Tires, Wheels. 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)
• 10147713Jun 1, 2015Engine cooling. "FC 20A503: Turbocharger Coolant Pump, Self-diagnosis. The customer complains that the Check Control Message ""Drive Check"" (ID49) is displayed in the CC. The corresponding fault code 20A503 (Turbocharger coolant pump: signal implausible) is stored in the DME. The vehicle does not exhibit any drivability issues. DME diagnostic software"
• 10147710Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "Service Engine Soon (MIL): EME FC 222321. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster, and fault code 222321 ""Inverter, current sensor phase U, signal: Too great"" is stored in the Electric Machine Electronics (EME). CAUSE EME software error"
• 10059010Jun 1, 2015Engine cooling, Electrical system. The check control message "drive check" is showing in the cc according to customer complains.
• 10059003Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. The service engine soon light (mil) is on-and-off lit up in the instrument group, and fault code.
• 10147154May 1, 2015Equipment. HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Software error in the HU-H
• 10147144May 1, 2015Electrical system. "Charging Stops when Using ""Occasional Use"" Cable. When charging the vehicle with the Occasional Use Cable (OUC), and the charge rate set to ""Min"" in the CID, charging may switch off during the charge cycle. In rare cases, the vehicle may not start the charging cycle at all.
• 10147140May 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Front Windows Reverse Direction when Being Used. When the customer closes one of the front side windows using the one-touch feature, the window reverses direction and opens automatically. CAUSE Faulty window motor
• 10147136May 1, 2015Tires, Wheels. Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to replace the valve stem will lead to a pressure leak. The proper repair procedure can be found in REP 3611533. Not applicable. [ Copyright (c)2015 BMW of North America, Inc.
• 10152319Apr 1, 2015Equipment. The model year is incorrect on the emissions compliance label on certain I01 and I12 vehicles produced from November 1, 2014 through December 22, 2014. In order to remedy the situation, BMW is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign to replace the emissions compliance label on all affected vehicles.
• 10152317Apr 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Surround View Camera Last User Mode Operation Change. After programming with ISTA/P 2.53.5 or a more recent version, the rear camera view is displayed when the reverse gear is selected. The vehicle does not remember the last user mode (surround/top camera view). INFORMATION An operational concept change for the surround/top camera view was introduced with ISTA/P 2.53.5 (I-level Fxx-14-07-505). When the reverse gear…
• 10152315Apr 1, 2015Electrical system. "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 switch-off Range extender Electrical Machine Electronics (REME)/battery management electronics: Resistance too high"" stored.
• 10152298Apr 1, 2015Equipment. ?SI B00 06 14April 2015 Maintenance and General HintsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B00 06 14 dated March 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT BMW Early Warning Information Program.
• 10147690Mar 1, 2015Equipment. One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability (dropped calls) ? Third-Party App Metadata: The album art and song title do not update when streaming audio from Pandora or Spotify, etc. New KISU (Customer Initiated Software Update) software is available on the TIS website. This software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps to keep us…
• 10147668Mar 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. "Incorrect Tightening Torques for E-Transmission. INFORMATION The tightening torques in Repair Instruction 27 00 035, ""Remove and refit the E-Transmission I12"" found in the current ISTA/D, are incorrect. Until the torque values are corrected in ISTA/D version 3.49, use the following torques when replacing the E-Transmission: ? For M12 x 1.5 x 60 = 35 Nm + 90° angle of rotation ? For M12 x 1.5 x 160 = 40 Nm + 180°…
• 10147628Jan 1, 2015Equipment. "MSUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION With the release of iOS 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns the phone off. z He or she turns the phone back on. z The customer then enters the vehicle, but does not unlock the phone prior to turning the vehicle on.
• 10147627Jan 1, 2015Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B71 01 15 dated January 2015. PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Service Action: Retrofit Emissions Label for I01 and I12.
• 10147625Jan 1, 2015Equipment. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 12 dated September 2012. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Headunit High: Navigation System Road Map Usage. INFORMATION The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609. This change will affect the navigation system road map data support process and the warranty…
• 10147614Jan 1, 2015Brakes. SUBJECT Intermittent Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp After Low Current Recharging. After recharging the vehicle using the low current setting, the DSC warning lights (ABS, DSC, Brake) may be displayed for a short time (approximately 3 seconds) when drive readiness is activated. Check Control Message: Brake system. Continue driving at a moderate speed. Avoid abrupt braking as far as possible. Drive to…
• 10147596Jan 1, 2015Fuel system. SUBJECT DME Erroneous Super-knocking Faults. When decelerating with the engine speed dropping from 5,000 rpm to 4,500 rpm, one of the following erroneous super-knocking faults may be stored in the DME: z FC 152108 - Super-knocking in cylinder 1; injection cut-off z FC 152208 - Super-knocking in cylinder 2; injection cut-off z FC 152308 - Super-knocking in cylinder 3; injection cut-off Always in conjunction with FC…
• 10148195Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Service Action: Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update. This Service Action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS). This new KISU software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps keep us up-to-date with technology innovation. Please implement the Bluetooth Software Update Service Action. This Service…
• 10148194Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z He or she turns the phone back on. z He or she enters the vehicle, but does not unlock the phone and start driving. Result: z The phone reconnects to the Bluetooth system (normal). z…
• 10148192Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Automated Activation of Navigation System During PDI/QC1. INFORMATION Important: The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1, the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without…

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