2017 BMW I3 technical service bulletins
201 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2017 BMW I3, including 3 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- 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)...
- For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and/or...
- 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...
- The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head
- 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
- Phone contacts: headunit basic 2 sorting order
- Kle
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
- Please return all part(s) to your facing Regional Distribution Center (RDC). Submit for return using a...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84...
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc
- Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, LLC
- 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"".
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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