Service bulletin BMWFEB1416

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10151134
Published by NHTSA	2018-12-10
Manufacturer's number	BMWFEB1416
Manufacturer's date	2016-02-01
NHTSA component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

NHTSA's summary

"A Delivery Stop has been issued on i01 (i3 Battery Electric Vehicle) produced from December 09, 2015 to January 22, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a sunroof as part of the Shadow Sport limited edition. The sunroof may not be properly sealed, so that leaks could possibly develop. Affected vehicles have been identified and will display under ""vehicle comments"" in DCS Warranty or ISPA Light. We will provide you with more information regarding the repair process and parts availability as soon as possible. See attached Service Information Bulletin B54 01 16 for more details. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell, lease or deliver any vehicle covered by this notification until the delivery stop repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to a consumer until it is fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a delivery stop. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a delivery stop until the repair is completed."

The document

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Components

Body and frame, Electrical system, Glass, wipers and mirrors, 12-volt battery, Sunroof

Vehicles listed
BMW I3	2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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B610515	2018-11-13. Service bulletin. 12-volt Battery Terminal Adapter Slightly Loose. The 12-volt battery adapter appears to be slightly loose. The cable connection on the positive or negative terminal can be slightly moved or turned. It is normal for vehicles to have slight play in the adapter for battery connections. Vehicles produced prior to April 3, 2014 may have excessive play because the mounting screw is not microencapsulated and can loosen further.
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