# Service bulletin 320214

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10148222
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-13
- Manufacturer's number: 320214
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-08\-01
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Power\-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Start\-up. An EPS warning lamp may light up intermittently in the instrument cluster at Drive Readiness. At the same time, the power\-assisted steering is unavailable. After switching the ignition off and on again, the steering is available again. No fault codes are stored in the fault code memory of the electric power steering \(EPS\-I1\). Electric Power Steering \(EPS\).

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10148222-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Steering, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2015 BMW I3

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

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

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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.
- [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.
- [SIB651312](/bulletins/10214990.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Headunit High \(HU\-H\), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer \(CIC\) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 \(as of 7/2012 production\). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 \(HU\-H2\), also called NBT\-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 \(HU\-H4, also called MGU21\) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation \(HU\-B\) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO \(HU\-B2\) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low\-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
- [B012021](/bulletins/10205606.md), 2021-12-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date.
- [B612016](/bulletins/10193496.md), 2021-05-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge \(SOC\) ? less than 8%: \- Power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender \(REx\). \- Inconsistent performance of the REx. \- High voltage system shutdown in vehicles without REx. \- Excessively high range displayed in instrument cluster.
- [B321119](/bulletins/10190849.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: STEERING; AIR BAGS. STEERING ASSISTANCE SPORADIC REDUCTION: The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.
- [B010321](/bulletins/10187463.md), 2021-02-22, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. I3 REX FRONT \(UPSTREAM\) OXYGEN SENSOR: If a vehicle listed above arrives with engine malfunction indicator \(Check Engine\) warning light on, performing a Vehicle Test.
- [B321119](/bulletins/10186218.md), 2021-02-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. ?SPORADIC REDUCTION OF STEERING ASSISTANCE: The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.
- [B611820](/bulletins/10181231.md), 2020-10-19, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW\-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle \(EV\) charger will not charge the vehicle.

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