2015 BMW I3 technical service bulletins
294 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2015 BMW I3, including 2 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific)...
- The High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific)...
- The Supplemental Restraint Systemâs (SRS) air bag warning lamp is illuminated, and the air bag control...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent)
- DELIVERY STOP: CHARGING CABLE (NON-TURBOCORD VERSION): BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective May 3,...
- Telematics unit deactivation due to 3G cellular technology discontinuation
- Steering assistance sporadic reduction
- I3 rex front (upstream) oxygen sensor
- Bmw maintenance booklet and OEM tire manufacturers' warranties
- ?SPORADIC REDUCTION OF STEERING ASSISTANCE: The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance...
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning...
- Service action - renew interior mirror holder
- I01 rex misfires at high altitudes using winter-blend fuel
- Bmw turbocord portable EV 120 v/240 v charger
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data
- Tank ventilation and mixture control faults stored in the dme
- A Check Control Message is displayed for the Tailgate Lock Open: A Check Control Message is displayed...
- CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415...
- Sporadic reduction of steering assistance
- Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- Ccm displayed "increased battery drain" caused by controller
- Check control messages for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction
- Air conditioning does not cool
- Vehicle sound generator is different and louder after programming
- Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/QC1
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415...
- Safety belt warning gong sounds after unbuckling while vehicle is stationary.
- Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Start-up: This Service Information Bulletin...
- High-Voltage Charging Cable Lock Malfunction: One of the following situations can occur: The vehicle...
- Charging socket emergency release damaged
- Power windows inoperative.
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid...
- Sporadic reduction of steering assistance.
- Inspect rear window.
- Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort
- Security improvements for connecteddrive.
- SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE SIDE WINDOWS: A squeaking noise is heard when operating either side window
- CCM Brake system: Press pedal harder for usual braking power
- Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
- Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort.
- The electrical machine electronics (EME) Printed Circuit Board (PCB) may not have been produced to...
- High voltage diagnostic specialist training and equipment strategy
- Information
- Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
- Bluetooth connection is lost during a phone call.
- Intermittent heater output.
- Outer door handle loose.
- The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service...
- RATTLE NOISE IN SUNROOF AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. A rattle noise may be heard from the sunroof area with...
- Standard occasional use cable charging complaint troubleshooting
- Phone call audio autonomously switch from vehicle to phone.
- Black spot in the central information.
- Insufficent air coming from vents.
- Replace the fuel tank pressuretemperature sensor.
- Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
- Standard occasional use cable - charging complaint troubleshooting.
- Service action
- The display goes black, the engine CAN be switched off only via the emergency-off..
- Stationary climate control not working after high voltage charging.
- ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially...
- ?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional
- ?REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE. Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a...
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- The display goes black, vehicle doesnt start again after switching the engine off.
- Stationary climate control not possible when set for departure time between 0:00 and 0:30 time range
- X5 PHEV, I3 rex and I8 fuel tank pressure sensor: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- The charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Component protection active
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible
- Nbt-evo
- Iphone: call list missing after restart
- Nbt-evo
- Connecteddrive-remote services do not function
- Noise from front axle when steering
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- Eme sets fault code 222931 or low cost charging not functional after programming
- High-Voltage Charging Cable Lock Malfunction: The vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging...
- Power loss at very low soc of HV battery
- Programming control units (RANGE)
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation
- A/c failure: fc 801252 electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected
- Bmw apps randomly starts playing on its own
- Eme faults cannot be read in ista
- No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (HU-H2)
- Remote key will not open or start vehicle
- Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple...
- Program control units (EME)
- End of service (EOS) test fails
- MIL activated after DC charging lim fc 805526
- EME FAULT CODES S0728 / S0729: A fault (S0728 for F15 PHEV or S0729 for i3) is found stored in the EME...
- NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
- Lack of power or driving readiness cannot be established
- Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
- Instrument cluster hazes over.
- The 175/55R20 89Q XL Rear tire is an acceptable replacement on 2014-2016 model years equipped with the 20...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84...
- Model year 2014 thru 2016 i3 was specified with 175/55R20 85Q Bridgestone Ecopia EP500
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- Charging of the high voltage battery is interrupted and will not complete
- The airbag warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the vehicle is in motion
- Sme fault code 21F0D2
- ?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES FOR OBD COMPLIANCE. Communication between the HV Battery...
- ?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What's New: ? Model: All...
- Headunit navigation maps (hu-h HU-H2 hu-b)
- ?ME FAULT CODE 21F0D2 . The following Check Control message (CCM) was displayed to the customer: ""Drive
- Programming control modules for OBD compliance.
- ?CHARGING SOCKET EMERGENCY RELEASE DAMAGED . The tensioning strap of the emergency charging socket release...
- ?POWER LOSS AT VERY LOW SOC OF HV BATTERY What's New: ? The Procedure has been updated with additional...
- ?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNITS (RANGE) What's New: The Procedure has been updated with...
- The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) ? less than 8%
- ? CCM OR MIL DISPLAYED AFTER DC CHARGING SESSION . After charging the vehicle at a Direct Current (also...
- ?SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) light comes on. Replace oxygen sensor before catalytic converter and injectors.
- ?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
- Service engine soon (MIL) - rdme fc 124301/124302.
- Si B65 09 15
- Power-assisted steering intermittently not available at engine start-up
- Sme fc 21F284 ""high-voltage battery unit, cell supervision circuit: safety circuit activated"".
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation.
- Airbag warning lamp illuminated
- Software changes after programming with ista/p V3.59.2
- Information
- Service Engine Soon (MIL)
- Replace the Motor Mount Screws This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B22 01 15 dated March...
- ?AUDIO VOLUME NOT RESTORED AFTER MSA STOP, ENTRY HEAD UNIT. Volume of audio system (when set to near...
- Nbt navigation does not route on toll roads
- Kafas camera-based assistance system limits
- Service engine soon (MIL) - ihka fc 8013A3.
- Check control message: ""drivetrain: only electric drive possible"".
- Grinding Noise from Steering Wheel When Turning This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 14 15...
- The Charging Cable Does not Release from the Charging Socket after Charging This Service Information...
- Service engine soon (MIL) - sme fc 21F0D0.
- Power loss at very low soc of HV battery.
- PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNITS (RANGE).The actual range can be inaccurate in relation to the state of charge of...
- Noises when turning the steering wheel
- Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label
- Tailgate unintentionally opens.
- A/c failure: fc 801252 electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected.
- Information on the operation of the smart opener
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account.
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account
- Steering Wheel Does Not Return to Center
- Instrument panel trim fading
- Ccm ""charging no longer possible"" during or after transport mode.
- Airbag warning lamp illuminated.
- Replace the Motor Mount Screws
- Si B61 04 16
- DC/DC Converter does not supply sufficient 12V power
- DC Charging
- Drivetrain Malfunction (CCM 794) with Isolation Faults
- KNOCKING NOISE FROM RF WHEEL AREA WHEN A/C IS ACTIVATED. A knocking noise is heard when entering drive...
- Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 54 01 16 dated February 2016
- The Charging Cable Does not Release from the Charging Socket after Charging
- ""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display
- Bluetooth Connection Failures
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 27 15 dated November 2015 SUBJECT Service Engine Soon...
- Engine and Gearbox Suspension
- Reduced or No HVAC Heat Output
- EME No Longer Communicates after HV Charging
- Si B51 14 15
- CSC Communication Errors
- SME Fault Code 21F0D2 Causes Erroneous CCM. CCM message ""Drive: Check as soon as possible"" (CCM-ID 49)...
- High-Voltage Charging Cable Lock Malfunction
- False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System
- NBT Head Unit Aborts Import of CD. While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head...
- NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception
- Hissing Noise from Speakers when Radio Volume is Turned Down
- ""Comfort Access Restricted"" Check Control Message is Displayed
- A Delivery Stop has been issued on i01 (i3 Battery Electric Vehicle) produced from December 09, 2015 to...
- Si B12 12 15
- Subject
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B22 01 15 dated November 2015
- A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
- Si B36 01 15
- Delivery Stop: Sunroof
- Subject
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 07 15 dated January 2016
- Si B84 03 14
- A Delivery Stop has been issued on i01 (i3 Battery Electric Vehicle) produced from December 09, 2015 to...
- Noises when turning the steering wheel
- Steering wheel rubs/brushes against the steering column trim
- Si B36 04 14
- ? Vehicles which have had the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster) replaced may display incorrect CBS (Condition...
- Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 07 15 dated April 2015
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 06 14 dated January 2015
- Service Engine Soon (MIL)
- EME Fault Code: 2228BF. Check control message (CCM) 170 ""Drivetrain fault"" is displayed in the...
- EME Fault Code: 222011
- Service Engine Soon (MIL)
- Various Software Fixes and Improvements
- ?SI B22 01 15 November 2015 Engine and Gearbox SuspensionTechnical Service This Service Information...
- Clicking Noise from Off-board Charger
- HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently
- Comfort Access Does Not Function After Vehicle Enters Sleep Mode
- Steering Wheel Does Not Return to Center
- Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure
- A Check Control Message is displayed for the Tailgate Lock Open
- Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
- Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp Illuminated with No Relevant Faults
- Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed
- Charging is not Possible, or is Reduced
- Displayed Range Is Lower After Programming
- NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick
- Service Engine Soon (MIL): EME FC CF948C. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is intermittently...
- Grinding Noise from Steering Wheel when Turning
- High-Voltage Charging Cable Lock Malfunction
- Service Engine Soon (MIL): RDME FC 120006
- Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics
- Front Door Trim Panel Loose
- Charging Stops when Using ""Occasional Use"" Cable
- Traces of Condensation Appear in Rear Tailgate Lights After removing the rear circuit board, dry out the...
- ?SI B00 06 14April 2015 Maintenance and General HintsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin...
- ?SI B61 35 14 General Electrical Systems April 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin...
- Airbag Warning Light ON: Fault 930BE8, High-voltage System Shutdown
- The model year is incorrect on the emissions compliance label on certain I01 and I12 vehicles produced...
- Perform the procedure outlined in this service information on all affected vehicles before customer...
- Groaning Noise when Opening and Closing Rear Doors
- 12-volt Battery Terminal Adapter Slightly Loose
- General Electrical Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 35 14...
- Airbag Warning Light ON: Fault 930BE3, High-voltage System Shutdown
- One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability...
- Subject
- MCheck Control Message ""Battery Discharge"" Displays Intermittently
- ?SI B61 38 14 February 2015 General Electrical SystemsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin...
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 06 14 dated October 2014
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- Subject 12V
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 12 dated September 2012
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B71 01 15 dated January 2015
- MSUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information
- Replace Convenience Charging Electronics (KLE). A faulty capacitor fitted in the convenience charging...
- Replace Neck Warmer Control Unit
- Automated Activation of Navigation System During PDI/QC1. INFORMATION Important: The INITIAL NAV enabling...
- IPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information
- Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update
- BMW Early Warning Information Program
- BMW i Charging Station/Wallbox: Limited (Parts) Warranty Policy, Procedures and Servicing
- Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp Illuminated with No Relevant Faults
- Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures.
- Steering Wheel Does Not Return to Center
- Noises and/or Play Around Steering Column
- Noises when Braking
- Low Cost Charging Functionality
- Charging Concerns
- High-Voltage Battery Stops Charging
- Replace Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
- Rolling Tire Noise
- Service Action: Retighten Bolts in Door Brake
- The Start/Stop Button Must Be Pressed Several Times to Stop Engine
- I3 Business Navigation
- Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Start-up. An EPS warning lamp may light up...
- Driver's Footwell Trim Rattles
- Front Door Makes Rattling Noise
- Fault Code 121001 Stored in RDME. The Check Engine light (CEL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster...
- Customer Care Package: Software Update
- Customer Care Package Software Update
- HV Battery: End of Service Test Failed
- Front Collision Warning Check Control Message Displayed in CID. Occasionally while driving, a check...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- Fault Code 222717 Stored in EME. After switching off the ignition, the red or yellow Check Control Message...
- Check Engine Lamp On with No Relevant Faults Stored
- Parking Lock Cannot Be Engaged or Disengaged
- High-voltage Battery Charging Recommendations
- Fault Code 21F046 Stored in SME. The following fault is stored in the high-voltage battery management...
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