# Service bulletin B123815

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147815
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: B123815
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

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 FC \- 222011 \(i3 \& i8, SI B12 30 15\) ? Clicking noise from Level 2 charger during charging \(i3, SI B61 02 15\) ? Addition of Hospitality Charging Feature \(vehicles up to 3/15\) \- When the vehicle is locked and charging, the charge port will unlock when the vehicle is fully charged \(i3\) ? Various fault codes that will set a check engine light \(CEL\): EME\- CF948C \(SI B12 12 15\), 22223D, 222AF4/6/8, 2228B8, 222321 \(SI B12 22 15\), RDME\- 106002, 109009, 128002 \(SI B12 34 15\), EDME \- 21E96F, SME \- 21F0D3 \(SI B12 11 15\), IHKA \- 801375 \(SI B12 27 15\) Various software errors.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147815-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW I3
- 2014 to 2016 BMW I8

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2015343](/recalls/tc/2015343.md), 2015-07-30: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B010525](/bulletins/11032732.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B010924](/bulletins/11015848.md), 2025-03-21, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. The High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery Assemblys Cell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service/first delivery date
- [B011124](/bulletins/11012073.md), 2024-12-31, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. the High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service/first delivery date.
- [011024](/bulletins/11012072.md), 2024-12-31, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service/first delivery date.
- [B010924](/bulletins/11010892.md), 2024-12-02, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery AssemblysCell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty fordefects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles asdetermined from the original in\-service/first delivery date.
- [B010524](/bulletins/10253322.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Vehicles that are registered in California or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV\(SULEV\) / TZEV emission regulations \(As applicable, State of registration, model, and model year dependent\), the emission\-relevant coverage for this component is 15 years / 150,000 miles.
- [B010124](/bulletins/10253321.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. For the eligible vehicles and for the issue described below, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Evaporative Emission Control \(EVAP\) System’s Purge Valve to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in\-service date. This component\-specific extended limited warranty \(ELW\) applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
- [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL 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.
- [TEC26](/bulletins/10216793.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- [TEC25](/bulletins/10216792.md), 2022-08-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tec25 Wishbone Return

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