2016 BMW I8 technical service bulletins
197 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 BMW I8, 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 Assemblys Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair...
- The High-Voltage (HV) Battery AssemblysCell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific)...
- For the eligible vehicles and for the issue described below, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking,...
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- Telematics unit deactivation due to 3G cellular technology discontinuation
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning...
- 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
- CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415...
- 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
- Vehicle sound generator is different and louder after programming
- Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/QC1
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into "eDrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain...
- 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.
- Inspect the right rear wheel rim and replace if necessary.
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid...
- Door will not open or close.
- Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort
- Security improvements for connecteddrive.
- Rear glass window does not fully open.
- Diagnostic hint: catalytic converter inspection after loss of crankshaft signal.
- Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
- Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort.
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures.
- The fault memory lock in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit was not activated
- The drivability/steering behavior appears inconsistent
- High voltage diagnostic specialist training and equipment strategy
- Information
- Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
- Intermittent heater output.
- The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service...
- Check control message "top up coolant" (I12).
- Standard occasional use cable charging complaint troubleshooting
- Insufficent air coming from vents.
- FM radio static heard between 88 to 97 mhz.
- Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement.
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures.
- RATTLE FROM DOOR LOCK STRIKER. A rattle may be heard from the driver's side or passenger's side door lock...
- GROANING NOISE AT DOOR SILL DURING ENTRY OR EXIT. A groaning or creaking noise may be heard when getting...
- Standard occasional use cable - charging complaint troubleshooting.
- Groaning noise from driver's backrest.
- The display goes black, the engine CAN be switched off only via the emergency-off..
- Stationary climate control not working after high voltage charging.
- DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE. Vehicle will not go into "eDrive" No pertinent electric drivetrain...
- ?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE FUEL TANK DELIVERY UNIT I12 US. The pressure temperature sensor installed in the...
- ?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...
- Engine oil cbs data will not reset
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Proper coolant bleeding procedure (I12)
- CREAKING NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT CUSHION: A creaking noise, as demonstrated in video...
- 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
- Dwa (anti-theft alarm system) - false alarm activation
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Component protection active
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible
- Nbt-evo
- Nbt-evo
- MIL illuminated after programming with ista 4.08.1X
- Rough running and various vanos faults stored
- Tailgate unintentionally opens
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation
- A/c failure: fc 801252 electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected
- Erroneous wheel speed sensors plausibility faults diagnosis
- Bmw apps randomly starts playing on its own
- Remote key will not open or start vehicle
- Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple...
- Fault 118002 - mixture too rich sets during winter with cold ambient temperatures
- NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently
- Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
- Program control units.
- Charging of the high voltage battery is interrupted and will not complete
- ?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)
- Programming control modules for OBD compliance.
- ?NBT HEAD UNIT ABORTS IMPORT OF CD Whats New: ? G12 (7 Series) removed ? I01 (i3) removed ? Warranty...
- ?SATELLITE RADIO DETERIORATION IN RECEPTION QUALITY DUE TO NEW CELLULAR FREQUENCIES . INFORMATION Inform...
- Display key: service interval display changes
- ?NOISE/LEAK AT REAR AXLE SPRING STRUT . Rattle/thumping noise in the area of the rear axle Rear axle...
- ?June 2016 Maintenance and General Hints: technical Service Plugin Hybrids, (PHEV) MPGe Fuel Economy Rating.
- ?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
- Si B65 09 15
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation.
- Service Engine Soon (MIL)
- Service action: check and replace the left rear axle shaft.
- Nbt navigation does not route on toll roads
- Kafas camera-based assistance system limits
- Service engine soon (MIL) - ihka fc 8013A3.
- Drivetrain malfunction & sme fc 21F0E3.
- DSC ""WHEEL SPEED SENSOR"" FAULT CODES AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP- DIAGNOSTIC. 1. DSC's fault codes...
- Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label
- Tailgate unintentionally opens.
- A/c failure: fc 801252 electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected.
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account.
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account
- Door Will Not Go Up All The Way. The driver's side or passenger's side door may not open to the highest...
- Snow in entrance area
- Head-up Display is no Longer Visible
- Erroneous Wheel Speed Sensors Plausibility Faults
- Steering column stalk switch sticking.
- Si B61 04 16
- DC/DC Converter does not supply sufficient 12V power
- HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names
- Difficult to Unlock Vehicle with Mechanical Key. Lock cylinder difficult to turn when unlocking with...
- Bluetooth Connection Failures
- Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 27 15 dated November 2015 SUBJECT Service Engine Soon...
- Reduced or No HVAC Heat Output
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- Tec25 Wishbone Return
- Engine will not Start (No Crank)
- Fault Code 222C02
- The Horns Fail to Operate
- High Beam Laser Light Information
- 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
- MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
- MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
- Subject
- Si B36 01 15
- Head-up Display is no Longer Visible
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 07 15 dated January 2016
- Si B84 03 14
- Delivery Stop: I12 (i8) Passenger-Side Front Air Bag Message Recipients: General Managers, Sales Managers,...
- The support element for the left side C-pillar trim may become loose during its service life
- A Rattling Noise is heard coming From the Lower Front Door Area . A rattling noise is heard coming from...
- Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 07 15 dated April 2015
- Inside Front Door Handle Makes Cracking Noise
- Service Engine Soon (MIL)
- EME Fault Code: 2228BF. Check control message (CCM) 170 ""Drivetrain fault"" is displayed in the...
- EME Fault Code: 222011
- Shift Delay or Loss of Power in ""MAX eDrive"" Mode
- Various Software Fixes and Improvements
- HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently
- Comfort Access Does Not Function After Vehicle Enters Sleep Mode
- I8
- Squeaking Noises from Rear of Vehicle
- Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure
- Instrument Cluster intermittently inoperative
- Check Control Message ""Fuel tank system faulty"" is displayed
- Window Regulator Noise when Opening or Closing Side Window
- Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
- Check Control Messages for the 12 Volt Battery are Displayed
- Bmw - wheel interface with the brake disc might have customer complaining about ticking and chirping...
- I8 with B38T Engine: Various Faults Related to Engine Oil Pressure
- Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp Illuminated with No Relevant Faults
- Crackling Noises from Area Around Steering Column
- Interference Noise from Wheel Assembly
- Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed
- NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick
- Service Engine Soon (MIL): EME FC 222321
- Fc 20A503
- I8: Retrofitting High-Voltage Battery Ground Cables
- Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics
- Front Windows Reverse Direction when Being Used
- Charging Stops when Using ""Occasional Use"" Cable
- ?SI B00 06 14April 2015 Maintenance and General HintsTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin...
- Airbag Warning Light ON: Fault 930BE8, High-voltage System Shutdown
- Surround View Camera Last User Mode Operation Change
- The model year is incorrect on the emissions compliance label on certain I01 and I12 vehicles produced...
- Incorrect Tightening Torques for E-Transmission
- One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered: ? Android device connection stability...
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- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 12 dated September 2012
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B71 01 15 dated January 2015
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