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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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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)."
B6121162018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. ?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNITS (RANGE) What's New: The Procedure has been updated with additional step: writing new adaptation value This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 21 16 dated September 2016. . 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 What's New: ? The Procedure has been updated with additional step: writing new adaptation value. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 20 16 dated January 2017. . The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) - less than 8%: Power loss or high voltage system shutdown 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) 22283B - High-voltage power management: Switch-off of the high-voltage system to protect against discharge of the high-voltage battery If you encounter a vehicle that exhibits the same customer complaints but does not have any of the SME fault codes listed above, please proceed to step 2 of the procedure below. Ineffective SME Software.
B6116172018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. ?CHARGING SOCKET EMERGENCY RELEASE DAMAGED . The tensioning strap of the emergency charging socket release (2) has been damaged. Possible reasons for damage to the emergency release tensioning strap are: Excessive force was required to operate the emergency release Improper routing of tensioning strap Component failure
B6115172018-11-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; 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 ODB related fault is stored in the SME module. SME diagnostic software error.
B6110172018-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. "?ME FAULT CODE 21F0D2 . 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)."
B6107172018-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "? CCM OR MIL DISPLAYED AFTER DC CHARGING SESSION . After charging the vehicle at a Direct Current (also referred to as DC, Level 3, or DCFC) charging station, one or both of the following Check Control messages (CCM) are displayed: "Starter! Do not stop engine." (CCM ID: 22) "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" (CCM ID: 34) Charging interface module (LIM) Software Possible fault in convenience charging electronics (KLE) Possible problem with charging station used"
B6407182018-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. STATIONARY CLIMATE CONTROL NOT POSSIBLE WHEN SET FOR DEPARTURE TIME BETWEEN 0:00 AND 0:30 TIME RANGE: The programmed stationary climate control ventilation function does not switch on when the departure time is set between 0:00 and 0:30 time range (With the vehicle time setting set to 24 hour).
B6110182018-10-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, VEHICLE DOESNT START AGAIN AFTER SWITCHING THE ENGINE OFF.: On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
B8402142018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
B6513162018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. COMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVE. HEAD UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING.: If either the head unit (NBT-EVO or ENTRY-NAV-EVO) or the Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
B6507092018-10-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B0113182018-10-09. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. X5 PHEV, I3 REX AND I8 FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleÕs Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor to:
B8408182018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
B8406162018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
B6507092018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

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