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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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B0120212021-12-27. 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.
B6406212021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL. Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
B0103212021-02-22. 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.
B1209202020-10-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. I01 REX MISFIRES AT HIGH ALTITUDES USING WINTER-BLEND FUEL: The check engine light (MIL) is displayed, and in some cases the range extender (REx) engine will run rough for about 1 to 2 seconds during cold start.
B1304202020-06-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge point: malfunction FC 195014 - Differential pressure sensor tank vent valve signal: fixed FC 118001 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 118401 - Mixture control: mixture too lean large deviation I01 only: FC 124103 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 124101 - Mixture control: Mixture lean large deviation CAUSE Internal mechanical defect in the tank ventilation valve. The defect can also result in a very loud clicking noise when the valve is cycling.
B6105202020-04-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
B2204152018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
B2201152018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B22 01 15 dated November 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Left Side Engine Mount Broken. The left side motor mount or motor mount support has failed. As a result, the electric drivetrain moves excessively in the chassis. A banging noise can be heard from the rear of the vehicle during load reversals. In addition, the vehicle may experience a Drivetrain Malfunction CCM or other electrical drivetrain failures. NOTE: If this failure is present, the vehicle should not be driven, as additional consequential damage could result. CAUSE The motor mount or motor mount support is damaged due to excessive shock to the driveline, such as a sudden loss of traction or underbody impact, during acceleration.
B1801162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SUBJECT Correct Installation of W20 Catalytic Converter. Metallic noise from rear of vehicle equipped with a range extender. Improperly installed decoupling element allows contact with the heat shield. This may have been the result of a missing or obscured blue mark on the rear silencer support which is meant to indicate how far to push the decoupling element onto the support. This issue is not present from the factory, and is only introduced after previous repairs.
B1212152018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SI B12 12 15 Engine Electrical Systems February 2016 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 12 15 dated February 2016. SUBJECT Service Engine Soon (MIL): EME FC CF948C. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster (Kombi). This does not affect drivability, and no symptoms are apparent to the customer. CAUSE Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) software.
1232142018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp Illuminated with No Relevant Faults. INFORMATION If an i3 or i8 is brought in for service with a Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp illuminated, or with a customer concern that the MIL is intermittently illuminated, troubleshoot with ISTA/D. If these diagnostics do not lead to a root cause and a solution, do the following: Do not clear faults with ISTA/D. Use an aftermarket OBD scan tool to read out any P-codes that are present. Record any and all P-codes. Submit a TC PuMA case entitled Check Engine Light - No Relevant Faults to either "BMW i3 Powertrain Components" or "i8 Powertrain Components." The P-code and diagnosis summary should also be included.
1209142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Fault Code 121001 Stored in RDME. The Check Engine light (CEL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 121001 "Catalytic converter: Efficiency too low" is stored in the RDME. This fault could occur during the initial REx engine operation cycle. CAUSE Manufacturing fluid in the exhaust system
6123142018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE. "The Start/Stop Button Must Be Pressed Several Times to Stop Engine. To turn the engine off when it is running, the start/stop button must be pressed several times. This error does not affect starting of the engine. Body Domain Controller (BDC) application software error BDC fault ""8040A9 - Start-stop button SST: Incorrect operation (pushed at an angle)"" is stored."
1612142018-11-13. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. Service Action: Replace Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor. The internal sealing of the fuel tank pressure/temperature sensor may fail. As a result, the sensor may read an incorrect value and set a fault code for the fuel tank evaporation system. This may lead to the Check Engine Light (CEL) being illuminated.
B2201152018-11-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ?SI B22 01 15 November 2015 Engine and Gearbox SuspensionTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B22 01 15 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Left Side Engine Mount Broken. The left side motor mount or motor mount support has failed. As a result, the electric drivetrain moves excessively in the chassis. A banging noise can be heard from the rear of the vehicle during load reversals. In addition, the vehicle may experience a Drivetrain Malfunction CCM or other electrical drivetrain failures. NOTE: If this failure is present, the vehicle should not be driven, as additional consequential damage could result. CAUSE The motor mount or motor mount support is damaged due to excessive shock to the driveline, such as a sudden loss of traction or underbody impact, during acceleration.
B1238152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
B1234152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "Service Engine Soon (MIL) - RDME FC 128002. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 128002 ""Air mass: Too low"" is stored in the RDME. CAUSE RDME software."
B1227152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Service Engine Soon (MIL) - IHKA FC 801375. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster and fault code 801375 ""Electric auxiliary heater (high voltage) is stored: Temporary fault detected after software reset ""is stored in the Automatic Climate Control (IHKA). CAUSE IHKA software or Electric Heater (EH)."
B1212152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Service Engine Soon (MIL): EME FC CF948C. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster (Kombi). This does not affect drivability, and no symptoms are apparent to the customer. CAUSE The following fault code is stored in the fault memory of the Electric Machine Electronics (EME): ? CF948C - Message (actual wheel speed, 0x254) missing, receiver EME, transmitter DSC This fault is stored when the DSC control unit intermittently does not send a particular wheel speed message at the time the EME is expecting to receive it.
B1232142018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "Service Engine Soon (MIL) Lamp Illuminated with No Relevant Faults. INFORMATION If an i3 or i8 is brought in for service with a Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp illuminated, or with a customer concern that the MIL is intermittently illuminated, troubleshoot with ISTA/D. During diagnosis, refer to the functional description (FUB), Troubleshooting Malfunction Indicator Lamp I01. This document explains the rationale behind what triggers an MIL on an electrified vehicle, as well as some diagnostic hints. If these diagnostics do not lead to a root cause and a solution, continue with the following: ? Do not clear faults with ISTA/D. ? Use the recommended ACTRON OBD scan tool to read out any code (P or U code) that is present. The ACTRON scan tool was sent to BMW centers via the automatic tool shipment program. For more information on this tool, refer to SI B04 18 15. ? Record any and all P/U codes. ? Look up the relevant code[s] in the attached document, SAE_P-Code_List.pdf. This list provides the description for BMW specific P/U codes. ? Match the P/U code[s] to the fault codes stored in the vehicle. Typically the P/U code description is very close to the fault code title. - NOTE: Even though multiple OBD-relevant fault codes may be stored in the vehicle, the P/U code displayed is what triggered the MIL. Therefore, continue diagnostics for the fault code associated with the P/U code displayed. ? If no P/U codes are displayed and ISTA/D diagnostics are inconclusive, submit a TC PuMA case entitled Check Engine Light - No Relevant Faults to either ""BMW i3 Powertrain Components"" or ""i8 Powertrain Components"" for further assistance. -The P code and diagnosis summary should be included in the case."
B1220152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "Service Engine Soon (MIL): RDME FC 120006. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster, and fault code 120006 ""Information engine switch-off time: too long compared to cooling of engine coolant"" is stored in the RDME. CAUSE Software error, faulty component, or cooling issue"
2201152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. SUBJECT Left Side Engine Mount Broken. The left side motor mount or motor mount support has failed. As a result, the electric drivetrain moves excessively in the chassis. A banging noise can be heard from the rear of the vehicle during load reversals. In addition, the vehicle may experience a Drivetrain Malfunction CCM or other electrical drivetrain failures. NOTE: If this failure is present, the vehicle should not be driven, as additional consequential damage could result. CAUSE The motor mount or motor mount support is damaged due to excessive shock to the driveline, such as a sudden loss of traction or underbody impact, during acceleration.
B5116152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE. "Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/248...9/3/2016 Page 2 of 2"
B6621162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES. KAFAS CAMERA-BASED ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITS. INFORMATION The situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: Dirty windshield Incomplete calibration process Unsuccessful calibration Restricted visibility- weather conditions or parked vehicles Missing lamps on target vehicle Non-standard vehicle exterior surfaces Insufficient ambient lighting Abrupt motion of target vehicle.
B2204152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Action: Replace the Motor Mount Screws This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B22 01 15 dated March 2016.. A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.

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