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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

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

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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.
1211142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. CAUSE Software error SOLUTION To enhance i3 driving experiences and reduce the number of customer complaints, BMW has decided to launch a preventive action called the "Customer Care Package: Software Update" to reprogram all affected vehicles in customers' possession and prior to delivery. All affected vehicles will be reprogrammed with the software patch (target integration I001-03-506) via IRAP programming sessions. It is mandatory that prior to the IRAP programming, the vehicle's integration level be checked and reprogrammed with the latest version of ISTA/P (2.52.5) to the level I001-03-505, if required. Starting Monday, July 7, the Customer Relations department will be calling BMW i3 drivers of affected vehicles, advising them to schedule an appointment with their authorized BMW i3 center (copy of the "Customer Care Software Package: Q & A" is attached). Also, make sure that all i3 vehicles in your inventory receive the benefits of the Customer Care Software Update, prior to delivery.
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
1210142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Check Engine Lamp On with No Relevant Faults Stored. Intermittently, a check engine lamp (CEL) is illuminated. The CEL is not accompanied by any drivability, functionality, or emissions-related problems. In addition, no relevant faults are visible during a diagnostic session. The CEL is triggered by an erroneous fault stored in the automatic climate control unit (IHKA), which is not visible using ISTA/D.
1208142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fault Code 222717 Stored in EME. After switching off the ignition, the red or yellow Check Control Message (CCM) "Drive. No restart" is displayed in the control display. CAUSE The following fault code is stored in the Electric Motor Electronics (EME): 222717 - EME: Internal fault In addition, these secondary faults are possible: 222626 - EME: Internal fault (active short circuit requested) 222632 - EME: internal fault (inverter) 22262F - 12 V supply: Malfunction triggers an active short circuit
6513142018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Service Action: i3 Business Navigation - Retrofit. Business Navigation (option 606) is a 100% option for 2014 model year US market i3 vehicles. During the affected production period, some i3s were inadvertently produced without navigation. The following procedure will describe how to retrofit Business Navigation to the affected vehicles. This procedure includes changing all necessary hardware, changing the Vehicle Order, and updating the vehicle software.
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."
5127142018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. "Service Action: Retighten Bolts in Door Brake. The bolt securing the door brake to the body may loosen. If the door brake bolt is loose, a rattle may be heard. The locking nut can cause the bolt to lose its original tightening torque. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves I01 vehicles produced from June 6, 2014 to August 1, 2014. First check if a Service Action label with a code number 707 is already attached to the A-pillar. If a code number 707 has been punched out, the Service Action has already been performed and no further action is necessary. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader."
3604142018-11-13. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS; STRUCTURE. "Rolling Tire Noise. INFORMATION You will find that driving an i3 is very similar to driving the conventional cars and trucks you're used to drive, but turn the ""Readiness"" ON and you'll immediately notice the silence from the powertrain. Once you'll pull away, you'll notice how quiet the vehicle is. When directly compared to cars with internal combustion engines, ambient conditions such as wind, rain, rolling noises, and possible stone impacts to the under body or axle parts may seem louder. These louder ambient and rolling noises are inherent in the design of the vehicle and are part of normal driving operation. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable."
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.
B3206142018-11-13. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 06 14 dated January 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Noises and/or Play Around Steering Column. Rattling and/or clunking noises can be heard around the steering column; and/or a relatively large amount of play can be felt in the steering wheel when it is moved up and down. Excessive steering column tolerances
B6608152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Comfort Access Does Not Function After Vehicle Enters Sleep Mode. Sporadically, when the vehicle has been locked and is in sleep mode, the vehicle will not waken when trying to unlock the vehicle with comfort access from any door. The vehicle can be unlocked from the remote. After waking, the comfort access function is restored. Software fault in the BDC.
B6509152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. HU-H: Headunit Resets Intermittently or Permanently. The HU-H (Headunit-High) resets intermittently or permanently. ? The display is inoperative and there is no audio output ? Automatic system start-up after a couple of seconds CAUSE Software error in the HU-H
B6102152018-11-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Clicking Noise from Off-board Charger. While the vehicle is charging, the off-board charger is clicking. The clicking noise comes from the relays inside the charger cycling off and on. This condition most commonly occurs when the vehicle is fully charged; it is plugged into the charger; and then pre-conditioning is activated via the BMW iRemote app. The cycling of the relays can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Despite this cycling, the vehicle will continue to charge and pre-condition normally. While this condition can affect any off-board charger brand (Level 1 or 2), the Clipper Creek HCSSeries (Level 2/240V) charger tends to be more susceptible. CAUSE This situation is caused by an EME software issue that allows, depending on the electrical load demand from the vehicle, the charging to cycle on and off excessively.
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."
B1230152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "EME Fault Code: 222011. ? It is not possible to engage any drive position and/or the display on the gear selector switch (GWS) returns back to ""P"" and ""P"" begins to flash. ? Check Control Messages (CCM): 170 ""Drivetrain fault!"" and/or 633 ""Drivetrain fault!"" is displayed in the instrument cluster. ? Fault code 222011 ""Electrical machine, rotor position sensor, signal: Rotor position sensor adjustment not yet performed"" is stored in the Electrical Machine Electronics (EME). CAUSE EME software."
B1228152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "EME Fault Code: 2228BF. Check control message (CCM) 170 ""Drivetrain fault"" is displayed in the instrument cluster and fault code 2228BF ""EME: internal fault (drive position monitoring)"" is stored in the Electrical Machine Electronics (EME). This could also be accompanied by EME fault code 222852 ""Gear position actuator, monitoring parking lock position: P incorrectly engaged"". CAUSE EME 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)."
B3601152018-11-13. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
B3205142018-11-13. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. "Steering Wheel Does Not Return to Center. INFORMATION Do not replace any parts for this complaint. The return behavior is inherent in the design of the EPS. An EPS ""break in"" period of approximately 2000 miles is required. Once this phase is completed, the level of friction is significantly reduced and no longer affects the return to center. Please use this information to educate the customer on the ""break in"" period of the EPS. WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable."
B6108152018-11-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "High-Voltage Charging Cable Lock Malfunction. One of the following situations can occur: ? The vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. The indicator light on the charging socket lights up white and does not change colors. ? The high-voltage charging cable cannot be unlocked and disconnected. One of the following faults codes is also stored in the Charging Interface Module (LIM): 805532 ""High-voltage charging socket: Lock on the charging plug, status implausible"" 805503 ""High-voltage charging socket: Charging plug lock, line disconnection"" CAUSE ? The emergency-operation tensioning strap is jammed. ? The actuator drive for the charging socket is not working."
B5114152018-11-13. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. Grinding Noise from Steering Wheel when Turning. The 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.

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