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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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B6305162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES. "HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION. Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside. Water inside the headlights can be caused by two situations: Water/moisture ingress into the headlight housing. Thermal conditions that result in the formation of condensation. Note: An important indication that the moisture issue is caused by ""condensation"" rather than a ""water leak"" into the headlight housing, there will be misting/condensation in ""both headlights."""
B6122162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "SME FC 21F284 ""HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT, CELL SUPERVISION CIRCUIT: SAFETY CIRCUIT ACTIVATED"". Vehicle is not able to be put in a driving readiness state. Possible power reduction with ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message while driving. Fault code (FC) ""21F284 -:""High-voltage battery unit, cell supervision circuit: Safety circuit activated"" is entered in the fault memory (FM) of the battery management electronics (SME) A fault in one or more of the following components: cell supervision circuit (CSC) CSC wiring harness cell module temperature sensor 12 volt connector of cell module"
B3202142018-11-05. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. POWER-ASSISTED STEERING INTERMITTENTLY NOT AVAILABLE AT ENGINE START-UP This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 02 14 dated August 2014. The power assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No communication with the Electric Power Steering (EPS). Possible fault codes: D356A5 - message fault (display of the check control driving dynamics 02, D: Disp_CC_DRDY_02) -Timeout D359BF - message fault (actual steering torque of the driver actuator, ID: AVL_STMOM_DV_ACT) -Timeout D356B6 - message fault (display of the check control driving dynamics 02, ID: DISP_CC_DRDY_02) - Alive 480AB8 - internal status management of the complete monitoring range CDA451- FlexRay, message (actual steering torque of the driver actuator, 49.0.2): missing CDA452- FlexRay, message (actual force of the rack, 49.0.2): missing D35B26 - message fault (actual position of the EPS, ID: AVL_PO_EPS) - Timeout D355C4- message fault (status of the electrical steering front axle, ID: ST_EST) - Timeout 48083B- Peripheral/functional error on the engine control unit interface Actual steering angle of the front axle; signal temporarily invalid D35COC- message fault (actual force of the rack, ID: AVL_FORC_GRD) - Timeout. Electric Power Steering (EPS)
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.
B6524162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). "NBT NAVIGATION DOES NOT ROUTE ON TOLL ROADS. NBT Navigation does not provide routes that include certain toll roads. CAUSE Roads that have toll lanes ""without a cash option"" where not utilized for routing in NBT map data versions: NEXT 2015-1 NEXT 2015-2 NEXT 2016-1 As an enhancement, the NEXT 2017-1 map release now provides information about toll lanes ""without cash option"". UPDATE Install new map data."
B6523162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. ?AUDIO VOLUME NOT RESTORED AFTER MSA STOP, ENTRY HEAD UNIT. Volume of audio system (when set to near maximum) is reduced when Auto Start-Stop (MSA) stop occurs and is not restored upon automatic engine restart. This is normal system behavior - serves to protect the head unit, battery drain and avoidance of incremental leaps in the loudness. The loudness is reduced to 2/3 of maximum and is not restored. Note: Air conditioning output is also reduced upon MSA stop and is not restored for similar reasons.
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.
B1227152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Engine Soon (MIL) - IHKA FC 801375 & 8013A3 This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 27 15 dated November 2015. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster and one or both of the fault codes below are stored in the Automatic Climate Control (IHKA). 801375 - Electric auxiliary heater (high voltage): Temporary fault detected after software reset. CAUSE IHKA software or Electric Heater (EH).
B1120162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "INFORMATION Checking the oil level after an oil service requires running of the REX engine. To start W20 engine with ISTA tester, select: 1. Service Function 2. Range extender digital engine electronics 3. Range extender service start. Alternatively, a manual starting procedure can be used with the following steps: Note: The combustion engine can be started if the SOC of the HV Battery is less than 75%. 1. Open tailgate 2. Switch ignition (Drive Readiness) and select ""Park"" gear position 3. Within 60 seconds, press and hold down the accelerator pedal 4. Within 20 seconds, press the brake pedal three times and hold down 5. While continuing to the depress the brake pedal, release the accelerator pedal and press Start-Stop button 6. Press Start-Stop button to shut down the engine WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable."
B6121162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNITS (RANGE).The actual range can be inaccurate in relation to the state of charge of the high-voltage battery. Affects certain VINs (not all) produced between July 31, 2013 and July 18, 2016. Please check the key reader or the Warranty Vehicle Inquiry screen in DCSnet. The range calculation incorporated in the SME software.
B6120162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. POWER LOSS AT VERY LOW SOC OF HV BATTERY. The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) - less than 8%: Power loss 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. The following fault codes may be stored in the battery management electronics (SME): 21F13D - High-voltage battery, switch contactors: Switch-off after a fault 21F241 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 1: Undervoltage (at least one cell) 21F242 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 2: Undervoltage (at least one cell) 21F243 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 3: Undervoltage (at least one cell) 21F244 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 4: Undervoltage (at least one cell) 21F245 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 5: Undervoltage (at least one cell) 21F246 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 6: Undervoltage (at least one cell) 21F247 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 7: Undervoltage (at least one cell) 21F248 - High-voltage battery, cell supervision circuit 8: Undervoltage (at least one cell) Ineffective SME software.
B6117162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) - SME FC 21F0D0. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated. Erroneous fault 21F0D0 ""High-voltage battery, cooling system: Refrigerant shutoff valve jammed closed"" is stored in battery management electronics (SME). Possible faulty cooling valve"
B6111162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Charging Cable Does not Release from the Charging Socket after Charging This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 11 16 dated May 2016. The charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging. High voltage charging socket housing tolerance prevents the lock actuator pin from mechanically disengaging from the charging cable.
B5114152018-11-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. Grinding Noise from Steering Wheel When Turning This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 14 15 dated March 2016.. Customer complains of a noise from the steering wheel while driving. Due to insufficient gap, the steering column lower shroud rubs against the steering wheel.
B1704162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: ""DRIVETRAIN: ONLY ELECTRIC DRIVE POSSIBLE"". The Service Engine Soon light is on. Check Control Message (CCM): ""DRIVETRAIN: only electric drive possible, limited driving range, continued driving possible, consult nearest service center"" is displayed. Leaking coolant expansion tank."
B1227152018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Engine Soon (MIL) - IHKA FC 801375 & 8013A3 This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 27 15 dated November 2015. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument cluster and one or both of the fault codes below are stored in the Automatic Climate Control (IHKA). 801375 - Electric auxiliary heater (high voltage): Temporary fault detected after software reset CAUSE Part numberDescriptionQuantity64 21 9 363 105Flow heater electric1Bulk MaterialsPart numberDescriptionQuantityIHKA software or Electric Heater (EH).
B1221162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) - IHKA FC 8013A3. The malfunction indictor lamp (MIL) illuminates at start-up or during trip. Heating function is usually working properly. Fault code 8013A3 "" Electric auxiliary heater (high voltage): OBD temperature sensor, coolant below operating range"" is stored in the fault memory of the IHKA control unit. IHKA control unit software."
B6509152018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SI B65 09 15 November 2016 Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms,SRS Technical Service NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The Head Unit-High (HU-H) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. The display is inoperative and there is no audio output 2. Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds Fault Code E1C440 set No Fault Codes set Software error in the Head Unit High (HU-H)
B6211172018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAZES OVER. Customer notices a gray haze (shown below) on the instrument cluster face after: Instrument cluster was cleaned with a microfiber cloth. A film is removed from instrument cluster face after repair. Excessive electrostatic charging of the instrument cluster caused by faulty grounding inside the cluster between the circuit board and the display.
B6119152018-11-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel. There is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (SZL), coil spring or steering wheel. When the steering wheel is turned, the connection between the steering wheel and the steering column switch cluster causes torsional stress, which creates a noise in the coil spring cassette.
B1229162018-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) - RDME FC 124301/124302. Malfunction indicator light illuminated. Fuel-air mixture error codes in the range extender digital motor electronics (RDME). Possible hardware defect of: The oxygen sensor before catalytic converter.
B8402142018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated July 2014 What's New: Model - Removed models which no longer support BMW Assist functionality and added new models. Procedure - Add step requesting print out of ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit page Information - Add SI for ConnectedDrive Service Cockpit; updated the hyperlinks and email address for CD support team; deleted scenario for old CDMA unit which are no longer supported. 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.
B8403112018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. "?Telematics Device Spares Replacement Part Activation via DCSnet for BMW Assist What's New: ? Model: All models added along with 6AC option code ? Situation: All information added ? Information: Deleted CDMA related information and added activation of Wi-Fi control unit ? Procedure: Added "Note" regarding ConnectedDrive support hotline information . A replacement telematics control unit must only be activated for vehicles with an active BMW Assist subscription. Note: 2G CDMA and 2G GSM telematics control units cannot be activated because they are no longer supported and the supporting network(s) have been decommissioned. INFORMATION The following changes have taken place: All Telematics control unit replacements must be activated by Part managers via the DCSnet application. New steps included in the procedure for activating Telematics control unit replacements for vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi Hotspot (6WD)."
B6115172018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES FOR OBD COMPLIANCE. Communication between the HV Battery Control Module (SME) and the HV Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) may be disrupted. The Check Engine Light may not be illuminated when the OBD related fault is stored in the SME module. SME diagnostic software error.
B6110172018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SME FAULT CODE 21F0D2 What's New: ? The Procedure has been updated with programming the vehicle when fault code 21F0D2 is stored in the SME. The following Check Control message (CCM) was displayed to the customer: "Drive. Check as soon as possible" (CCM ID: 49) Erroneous fault or hardware defect in the safety box (S-Box)."

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