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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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B6506162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NBT Head Unit Aborts Import of CD. While importing a CD to the internal music collection of an NBT head unit the process aborts. You will see 'import error' on the radio display when this occurs. NBT Head Unit software
B6505162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. "False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle An ""unapproved"" device is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle. This keeps the Ethernet communication line active which triggers the alarm when the vehicle tries to enter sleep mode."
B6108152018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. "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."
B6103162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "SME Fault Code 21F0D2 Causes Erroneous CCM. CCM message ""Drive: Check as soon as possible"" (CCM-ID 49) is displayed during or after charging session with battery heating (preconditioning) active. Fault code ""21F0D2 - High voltage connector: Main switch: stuck negative switch contactor"" stored erroneously due to HV battery heating deactivation too late in the charging process. NOTE: The following consequential faults may be stored as well, but can be ignored until the release of ISTA/P 3.59.0: 21F153 - High voltage connector: safety concept, Level 2: Switch off detected 21F2A9 - SME: Safety Concept, Level 2: Timeout request for protective opening via ACAN SME software"
B5114152018-12-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. SI B51 14 15 Body Equipment March 2016 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B51 14 15 dated May 2015. SUBJECT Grinding Noise from Steering Wheel When Turning. 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.
B1203162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. EME No Longer Communicates after HV Charging. On the affected i3 vehicles (with software integration levels 15-11-501 through 15-11-504), the Drive Readiness can no longer be established after attempting to charge the HV battery. In such a case, EME no longer communicates with ISTA. In some cases, various calibration values are lost (e.g. resolver angle). CAUSE Vehicle was charged before Transport Mode removal. This may cause: Irreparable damage to the EME. Taught-in values to be set to default values, requiring repetition of teach-in process.
BMWFEB14162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. "A Delivery Stop has been issued on i01 (i3 Battery Electric Vehicle) produced from December 09, 2015 to January 22, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a sunroof as part of the Shadow Sport limited edition. The sunroof may not be properly sealed, so that leaks could possibly develop. Affected vehicles have been identified and will display under ""vehicle comments"" in DCS Warranty or ISPA Light. We will provide you with more information regarding the repair process and parts availability as soon as possible. See attached Service Information Bulletin B54 01 16 for more details. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell, lease or deliver any vehicle covered by this notification until the delivery stop repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to a consumer until it is fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a delivery stop. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a delivery stop until the repair is completed."
B8403142018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SI B84 03 14 February 2016 Communication Systems Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B84 03 14 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Call disconnection - Call is transferred back to the handset. In some instances the call is then transferred back to the vehicle. Contact List incomplete General connection failures CAUSE Apple iOS software (issue started with iOS 8.3 continues with iOS 9.x and its variants) Samsung S6 and S6 Edge device firmware CORRECTOPM None available at this time. We are currently working with the device manufacturer on a solution.
B6507152018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 07 15 dated January 2016. 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."
B6502162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
B5401162018-12-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Delivery Stop: Sunroof. Possible Leak.
B3601152018-12-10. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT. SI B36 01 15 February 2016 Wheel and Tires Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 36 01 15 dated October 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT 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)
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.
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."
B6507092018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
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.
B3604142018-12-10. Service bulletin. TIRES:TREAD/BELT; WHEELS; STRUCTURE. SI B36 04 14 Wheels and Tires January 2016 Technical Service. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 36 04 14 dated September 2014. SUBJECT: 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. The emitted sound from the tires is a normal characteristic, inherent in the side tread profile and is not a defect of material or workmanship. In the efforts to lessen this characteristic, a new side tread profile has been implemented into the tire design. These newly designed tires are identified from DOT 2314 onwards."
B6129162018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
B1229162018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. ?SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) light comes on. Replace oxygen sensor before catalytic converter and injectors.
B3204152018-12-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Steering wheel rubs/brushes against the steering column trim. When the steering wheel is moved, it rubs/brushes against the steering column trim. CAUSE Rear steering wheel trim.
B3203152018-12-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Noises when turning the steering wheel. There are squeaking noises from the steering spindle when the steering wheel is turned. The steering spindle sleeve's plastic bearing is insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all.
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). "

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