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Service bulletins for the 2014 BMW i3

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.

313 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B6507152018-12-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 07 15 dated April 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Light ON: Fault 930BE8, High-voltage System Shutdown . The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is on, or the check control message (CCM) ""Restraint system faulty"" is displayed. The advance crash safety module (ACSM4I) has fault code 930BE8 ""High-voltage system switchoff Range extender Electrical Machine Electronics (REME)/battery management electronics: Resistance too high"" stored. A sporadically poor connection causes high resistance in the airbag ignition circuit."
B6202162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ? Vehicles which have had the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster) replaced may display incorrect CBS (Condition Based Service) data after programming.
B6129162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
B6601182018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. "?REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE. Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span. Remote key will NOT: * Open/close vehicle door locks * Start engine (except when held directly against steering column) CC message ""Battery of remote key empty (ID:00067)"" displayed Fault memory entry ""BDC 804415- ID Transmitter: Battery under-voltage"" stored Remote key battery has been drained, possibly by elevated standby current (faulty capacitor). "
B8406162018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier).
B8402142018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
B6411182018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. STATIONARY CLIMATE CONTROL NOT WORKING AFTER HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING. After the high voltage (HV) charging procedure, the stationary climate control (aka preconditioning) does not work. This is part of the normal design. There is no fault or defect.
B6110182018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, THE ENGINE CAN BE SWITCHED OFF ONLY VIA THE EMERGENCY-OFF.. * On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets. * The engine can only be switched off by pressing the START/STOP button three times (Emergency STOP) * Various Check Control messages are displayed. * At a minimum the following fault code is present: D91C86 - CAN message, status functional safety (ST_FSSY): Timeout-BDC * Additional fault messages may also be displayed Software error in the central gateway of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit. Note: Parts replacement does NOT provide a solution!
6129142018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. High-Voltage Battery Stops Charging. INFORMATION Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information may be found in REP 61 00... Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles. Remove workshop mode from the EME by performing test plan "Charge management function" (ABL_DIT_AT6144_LADEMNGT). This test plan can be found in Function Structure / 01 Powertrain / Charge / Charge management function. Once the test plan has been performed, please verify that proper charging operation has resumed. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable.
6128142018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Charging Concerns. INFORMATION Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information may be found in REP 61 00... Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles. Inspect all HV connectors on the KLE If a KLE connector is found to be loose or not connected, inspect the connector and the KLE for damage to the connectors, damage to the contacts, or overheating. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/16626.1.B61281... 12/24/2014 Page 2 of 2 If any damage or overheating is found, replace the affected HV cable and KLE. If no connection problems are found, or if the concern/relevant fault code is still present after replacement, continue with normal diagnosis. NOTE: Prior to replacing any HV components, refer to SI B00 03 06 to determine if a TC PuMA case is required.
6127142018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Low Cost Charging Functionality. INFORMATION Refer to the attachment for the operation, description and settings of the Low Cost Charging feature.
B6126172018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Charging of the high voltage battery is interrupted and will not complete. A change in the job structure in ISTA causes the BDC to open the 30B relay unexpectedly.
6110142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fault Code 21F046 Stored in SME. The following fault is stored in the high-voltage battery management electronics (SME): 21F046 - HVS heating: Heating element short circuit. This fault is not typically present. When the fault is stored, no check control messages or functional problems are evident. CAUSE Software or hardware error in the SME
6109142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. High-voltage Battery Charging Recommendations. INFORMATION Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information may be found in REP 61 00... Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles. There are several options for charging the high-voltage battery in the I01. The charging requirements vary depending on how the vehicle is being used. Refer to the following scenarios for the appropriate charging recommendations. In addition, certain precautions must be followed during charging to prevent damage to certain high-voltage components. Diagnosis: * During diagnostic work on the vehicle, a charging cable must be connected via the vehicle's charge port. A level 1 (Occasional Use Cable), level 2 (Wallbox), or DC charger may be used. Repair work: * During non-electrical or low-voltage repair work which is not associated with the drivetrain or any highvoltage components: * The vehicle must be turned off (KL0) and plugged in using an HV charging cable, i.e., Level 1 Occasional Use Cable. * During work on, or near high-voltage components or any drivetrain components: * o The high-voltage system must be shut down by properly trained personnel via Repair Instruction REP 61 25 900. If the vehicle needs to be turned on during the repair process, the vehicle should be connected to a workshop power supply at the 12V service posts on the Electric Machine Electronics (EME). Programming: * During programming with ISTA/P, the high-voltage system must be shut down by properly trained personnel. * A workshop power supply, e.g., DUETRONIC 1600, must be connected to the 12V service posts on the EME. External power supply (low-voltage - 12V): * An external power supply such as a workshop or showroom power supply may be used, but certain precautions mu
2701142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR; PARKING BRAKE. Parking Lock Cannot Be Engaged or Disengaged. When attempting to engage or disengage the park position in the transmission, the parking lock actuator may not respond. This condition may be intermittent or permanent. The customer will see the position indicator on the gear selector (GWS) flashing "N" or "P," and a Check Control Message will be present stating "Drive Faulty" or "Secure vehicle against rolling away". One or more of the following faults will be stored in the Electric Machine Electronics (EME): * 222D25 - Parking lock actuator: No change in the PS position * 222D26 - Parking lock actuator: Requested position could not be reached * 222D29 - Parking lock FUSI: Level1/level2 fault NOTE: If the parking lock cannot be engaged, the vehicle must be secured against rolling by applying the parking brake. CAUSE 1. Internal failure of the park lock actuator or 2. Software error
3202142018-11-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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).
8405142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Service Action: Bluetooth Software (KISU Data) Update. This Service Action is being released to improve customer satisfaction as we strive to be number 1 in the JD Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS). This new KISU software improves the Bluetooth functionality in our vehicles, and it helps keep us up-to-date with technology innovation. Please implement the Bluetooth Software Update Service Action. This Service Action will be in effect until March 2015. Thank you for your continuous support. Improved KISU data (Customer Initiated Software Update) is now available for installation in these vehicles via the USB port. Improved functionality for COMBOX: z Detailed view of the text messages z Android device connection stability (linked contacts causing BT disconnection) Improved functionality for HU-H: z Reconnection strategy z 3rd Party App Metadata - Album art and song title Note: This Service Action is to be completed only at the dealer. You (dealers) will be receiving vehicles from the VDCs that will require this service action to be completed prior to customer delivery.
8404122018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION There is one major difference in functionality since iOS 8.0 was released. Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns his or her phone off. z He or she turns the phone back on. z He or she enters the vehicle, but does not unlock the phone and start driving. Result: z The phone reconnects to the Bluetooth system (normal). z However, it does not transfer the contact list (not normal). z The contact list in the iDrive will be empty. z The call list in the Kombi will display only phone numbers, but no names. z The hands-free system works for accepting calls and conversing on calls started on the phone. Solution: z Prior to the customer entering the vehicle they must unlock the phone (passkey) With the release of Apple's new iPhone 6, 6 Plus and iOS 8.x software, there have been many questions regarding the new phone and software. The information in the attachment to this Service Information will help answer these questions. A printed copy can be given to the customer if needed. The attachment provides information on the differences between the new iPhone 6, 6 Plus and the previous versions, along with Apple software improvements in the following areas: 1. Visual comparison 2. Connectivity 3. Functionality Refer to the PDF file in the "Attachment" section of this bulletin for complete details. Information on the iPhone 6 is also available via the following: z www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth website NOTE: This SI will be updated as new information is received.
6522142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Automated Activation of Navigation System During PDI/QC1. INFORMATION Important: The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1, the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system. Note: This VIN-specific NAV enabling code is then also automatically stored in the Repair Kit in the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP). The automated INITIAL NAV enabling code request and activation of the navigation system will take no longer than 1 minute. After finishing "Delete Transport Mode," the navigation system in the vehicle will be active without entering the 20-digit INITIAL NAV enabling code manually or in ISTA. If the navigation system is not active and asking for the enabling code, turn off the ignition and wait for the head unit to enter sleep mode (approx. 3 minutes). After that, turn on the ignition again. The head unit will start up and the navigation system is activated. If the INITIAL NAV enabling code for first-time activation of the navigation system is not requested or delivered automatically, it still can be ordered manually through the Parts department and activated in the vehicle through the iDrive controller, by entering the 20-digit enabling code manually.
6136142018-11-13. Service bulletin. SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Action: Replace Neck Warmer Control Unit. The control unit for the rear seat neck warmer may not be coded correctly. This causes the neck warmer to malfunction. Incorrect coding of the neck warmer control unit
6135142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Displayed Range is Lower after Programming. After the vehicle is programmed with ISTA/P 3.53.3 (i-level I001-14-07-503), the displayed vehicle range in the instrument cluster is lower than prior to the software update. The actual range that the vehicle is capable of achieving on a full charge has not changed. The difference between the displayed range and actual range is always conservative, yet this difference varies based on driving profile. When driving primarily at highway speeds, the differnece between displayed and actual range is within a few percent of each other. When driving primarily with a low speed/city profile, the gap may widen to as much as 20% or more. In addition, the customer may notice that the vehicles range has decreased as outside temperatures have gotten colder. This is most noticeable in extreme cold climates, and when preconditioning is not used. This situation does not indicate a problem and is independent of the range display algorithm. CAUSE The algorithm that determines the displayed range, was changed with the 14-07-503 software level. The result of the changed algorithm is that the display is too conservative.
6131142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Action: Replace Convenience Charging Electronics (KLE). A faulty capacitor fitted in the convenience charging electronics (KLE) could cause increased vehicle charging times. This will only occur when charging the vehicle with a Level 2 charger.
8402142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
6116142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HV Battery: End of Service Test Failed. Following any HV battery repairs on the I01, it is necessary to validate the repair using the End of Service (EOS) Tester. In the following scenarios, the EOS test is not completed successfully, despite the repair being completed properly. In these cases, the HV battery cannot be reactivated. 1. Faults stored in the SME: Following an HV battery repair, the EOS test fails due to faults stored in the battery management electronics (SME) from the previous failure, before the repair took place. In this scenario, the test will fail immediately after starting, at the point where the SME fault memory is read. 2. Activation code: Upon successfully completing the EOS test, an 11-digit code is displayed, yet ISTA/D requires a 12-digit code to reactivate the battery. The EOS tester was distributed to all BMW centers via the Automatic Tool Shipment program. Details can be found in SI B04 09 14. CAUSE Software error in the EOS tester.
1216142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Action: Customer Care Package Software Update. Through our quality control processes and customers' feedback, BMW has become aware of some intermittent, software-related deficiencies of Model Year 2014 BMW i3 vehicles. Specifically: * On i3 REx vehicles, the Check Engine Light (CEL) may be illuminated without relevant faults stored. The CEL is not accompanied by any drivability, functionality, or emissions-related problems. * On i3 BEV vehicles, the A/C system stops cooling the interior with the fault code 801130 (Heat Pump - general malfunction) stored in the IHKA module.

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