2016 BMW I3

2 recalls, 41 complaints - 385 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St... Read more

Consequence

During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

32,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

Consequence

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

19,130 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

41 total complaints 6 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	7
POWER TRAIN	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
ENGINE	3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	3
SERVICE BRAKES	2
AIR BAGS	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	2

Incident date: May 20, 2026

Driver airbag warning light illuminated. Vehicle was diagnosed at BMW of Sherman Oaks (RO# 176741) and confirmed as a faulty driver airbag module - part# 32-30-6-870-366. BMW technician found fault code 930904: Driver's airbag interval stage 1, resistance too high stored. BMW NA declined goodwill re... Read more

Incident date: Nov 16, 2025

On 2 occasions (before a dealer initiated system update), without anyone in jeopardy of being hit in front of me, my vehicle suddenly and shockingly halted - I had no idea what was happening and thought someone hit me from behind. First instance I was at a 4 way stop sign at a complete stop with mu... Read more

Incident date: Nov 16, 2025

The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. While reversing out of a parking spot using the Full Self-Driving feature, the system turned the wheel and maneuvered the vehicle into a pole, striking the left side of the front bumper. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a d... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

Check engine light came on and when filling up my gas tank, gas spit back out at me which has happened with the fuel tank i had in it last year and has since been replaced. Forward collision, EBS, traction control and forward safety sensor lights came on the next day and the car is running extremely... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

If I hit a bump it sets off the lights for the abs and the traction control and I have to run my truck with the traction control off if not my truck won’t shift right if I’m going 60 or above also had to get the transmission replaced

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

Intermittent Shift to Park Message Displayed While Vehicle in Park. See #19-NA-206 (through DTC B000A may not be set!). Caused by poor design of shift position switches! This is a KNOWN issue for many GM vehicles including my 2019 Buick Sportback, for nearly 20 years. GM should be made to fix ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

While driving the transmission will slip/hard shift very aggressively causing the rear tires to lock up. This would happen at unpredictable speeds (anywhere between 10mph-65mph), this occurred for about 2 weeks before vehicle ever gave a code. VERY scary and dangerous especially if you are in traffi... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2025

04.22.25- back to back stalls on left hand turns within a 1 mile trip First stall landed me in a ditch less than foot from an oak tree. Coasted a bit before a sudden stop. Second stall allowed me to make it to side street before it abruptly stopped. Prior drive previous day had no issues and no warn... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. There was no warning light and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was insp... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2025

Braking system. Vehicle brakes did not brake and vehicle skidded over gravel and a driveway culvert. Vehicle was considered total loss because the airbag went off. My safety and others' was put at risk. Other questions, answer is UNKNOWN.

Crash

Incident date: Aug 16, 2024

The Active Fuel Management valves in cylinder 1,4,6&8 failed prematurely

Incident date: Oct 1, 2023

This is the 3rd time since i have got my truck that the abs pump module has gone out on it and the brake pedal feels Spongy and brake is junk and the dealership has replaced it the last 2 times and now its one month after the 2 year warranty for the part waiting to see if they will still cover it or... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

215/70R15 98T Tire purchased 10 days prior blew-out , resulting in total loss of vehicle.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 13, 2023

THE COMPUTER FUSE FOR THE FUEL PUMP HAS BLOWN THREE FUSES AND 2 FUEL PUMPS WITHIN 12,000 MILES.

Incident date: Jul 13, 2023

auto start/stop completely shuts car off and forces you to put car in P and hit the start button. creates a dangerous situation at intersections.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

We were having issues with our transmission shifting very abruptly and making a clunking noise back in late June 2023. This was occurring as my wife was traveling out of state for a funeral to Michigan. We were able to drop the vehicle off at a certified mechanic in Ohio, and were told that they wer... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

High beams stopped working around 60,000 miles, changed the bulb but did not fix it. Had Kia dealer inspect it and said the entire unit would need to be replaced but Kia did not consider it a safety issue so all costs would be bore by me. Clearly this is a safety issue that needs to be remedied by ... Read more

Incident date: May 3, 2021

Carbon fiber roof panel is bubbling and coming apart. BMW reports this is a structural component of the car and is designed to take impact stresses, however my vehicle and others, the roof is deteriorating and BMW does not acknowledge the issue.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

My carbon fiber composite roof is delaminating and separating. There is a risk that the degradation of the roof will become so bad that it will separate off my car while driving and may hit another car. This is a common problem with bmw i3 roofs. It is crazy that the entire roof panel can structural... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2021

Cruise control works erratically when turned on at times I can't set the speed, othertimes it won't cancel using the cancel button the only way to cancel it is to tap the brake pedsl or turn the cruise off, sometimes it will not turn on and at other times it works as it should.

Incident date: Oct 17, 2018

I bought the vehicle from Dan Cummins dealership and a few months later started to smell gasoline got it checked vehicle replaced the gas line it was leaking

Incident date: Jan 16, 2023

I had a major accident on Sep. 24th 2022 when the car sped the traffic light and was hit by another on coming vehicle. This crash has caused a life changing changes to me & others involved in the accident. The vehicle suddenly sped without my control without stopping on the red light. I also had a m... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jan 12, 2023

The vehicle frequently applies emergency braking when approaching overpasses at night while driving on highways at night at normal speeds. This happens about once per 100 miles or so.

Incident date: Oct 14, 2021

Involved in a frontal collision and air bag did not deploy. Airbag could've prevented more serious injuries suffered. I contacted the service center at BMW Roseville and left a message for the service manager, no return call. The vehicle has been inspected by an insurance authorized collision center... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 28, 2021

Previously reported a steering incident no. 11438343. Dealer indidicated that there was a "bug in the software" and that the car would be entitled to a one time fix under extended warranty. Dealership worked on the issue and completed the warranty repair on 11/28/2021 and I picked up the vehicle. ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2021

Vehicle experiences periodic loss of "power steering". Very difficult to steer or control. Steering does not re-center making control difficult. Steering is restored after shutting down the car for a few minutes. Dealership cannot find any faults or codes.

Incident date: Mar 23, 2021

POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION - OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADWAY - MAKING IT DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATE A TURN. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED.

Incident date: Sep 21, 2020

EVERY 3 TO 21 DAYS, MY STEERING PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT. THIS OCCURS ON FLAT ROADS ON DRY PAVEMENT. I HAVE TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL HARD TO THE RIGHT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE GOING STRAIGHT AT CITY DRIVING SPEEDS (0-35 MPH). ON ONE OCCASION THIS OCCURRED WHILE ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING AT 70 MPH. TIRE PRE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2020

ON A FREEWAY DRIVING AROUND 65MPH FRONT CAR CAME TO SUDDEN STOP SO APPLIED BRAKES AT FULL STRENGTH BUT CAR CONTINUED AT THE SAME SPEED FOR FEW SECONDS AND THEN BRAKES TOOK EFFECT BUT IT WAS TOO LATE BY THEN. THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME SORT OF LAG BETWEEN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED AND ACTUALLY BREAKS GET ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 4, 2020

STARTED THE CAR AFTER CHARGING IT OVERNIGHT AND "DRIVETRAIN: STOP CAREFULLY" AND "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION" APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR HAS BEEN COMPLETELY FINE BEFORE THIS.

Incident date: Dec 18, 2019

THE STEERING BECOMES HEAVY INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST. ALSO WHEEL DOES NOT COME BACK TO CENTER AFTER TURNS. TYPICALLY ON COLDER DAYS AND DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED.

Incident date: Sep 24, 2019

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A TWO-LANE PAVED CITY STREET AT ABOUT 30 MPH THE STEERING BECAME HEAVY AND PULLED STRONGLY TO THE LEFT. CLEAR WEATHER, MODERATE TEMPERATURES. I STOPPED THE CAR AFTER A HALF MILE OR SO, SHUT IT OFF COMPLETELY THEN RESTARTED IT. THE PROBLEM WAS GONE. IT HAS NOT YET REA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW I3. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, BOTH WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND PULLED INTO A FUEL STATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW NORTHWEST (4011 20TH ST E, TACOMA, WA 98424,... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2019

Incident date: Jul 22, 2019

WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD SPEED ABOUT 40-50 MPH, STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF AND VERY HARD TO TURN. THE WHEEL DOES NOT WANT TO CENTER. IT HAPPENED RANDOMLY AND CAN'T BE REPRODUCE EASILY. IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST W MONTHS. I FEEL IT VERY DANGEROUS WHEN THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE ROAD... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2018

REAR HATCH GLASS SHATTERED AT TAIL LIGHTS. 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. GLASS IS NOT REPLACEABLE, SO WHOLE HATCH ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. VERY POOR DESIGN AND WASTEFUL. AROUND 2000.00 TO FIX

Incident date: Nov 24, 2016

THE "STOP AND GO" CRUISE CONTROL HAS DISENGAGED OVER 100 TIMES AND HAS SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES FOR NO REASON 5 TIMES. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED TWICE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE SHOWN BMW OVER 50 PHOTOS AND 3 VIDEOS OF THIS AND THEY FIND EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK. I AM SCARED FOR MY LI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2017

I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY IN THE MORNING AT AROUND 9:15 AM PREPARING TO PARK BMW I3 ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN TO THE GARAGE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND WAS WAITING FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY BUT NOTICE THAT BRAKE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, MEANING THERE WAS NO FEEL... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 30, 2016

WHEN ELECTRIC RANGE IS OUT, THE ENGINE KICKS IN AND SPEED IMMEDIATELY DROP TO 50+MPH ON THE FREEWAY CLIMBING UP A HILL THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR WHICH SCARES ME AND I HAVE TO STAY ON THE LEFT LANE AND QUICKLY EXIT. I JUST READ THE LAWSUIT WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN TO ME TOO.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 BMW I3

2016 BMW I3 5 HB RWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 BMW I3

385 manufacturer communications from 169 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	87
350000 EQUIPMENT	51
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	19
010000 STEERING	18
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	16
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	15
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	13
140000 AIR BAGS	11

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to

140000 AIR BAGS

The Supplemental Restraint System??A?A?s (SRS) air bag warning lamp is illuminated, and the air bag control unit??A?A?s (ACSM4i) fault memory has stored one or both of the following fault codes: 930904 Airbag Driver 1st Stage: "Resistance

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called N

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

061400 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).

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - Engine mixed a

350000 EQUIPMENT

DELIVERY STOP: CHARGING CABLE (NON-TURBOCORD VERSION): BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective May 3, 2021) on a small number of Model Year 2021 BMW i3 vehicles that were produced between March 1, 2021 and April 26, 2021. The vehicle

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provide

010000 STEERING

STEERING ASSISTANCE SPORADIC REDUCTION: The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.

140000 AIR BAGS

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

356000 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.

190000 TIRES

BMW MAINTENANCE BOOKLET AND OEM TIRE MANUFACTURERS' WARRANTIES: In efforts to provide a digital experience to our customers, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is proud to announce a digital version of both the BMW Maintenance Booklet and B

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

010000 STEERING

?SPORADIC REDUCTION OF STEERING ASSISTANCE: The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.

350000 EQUIPMENT

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE ACTION - RENEW INTERIOR MIRROR HOLDER: The bonding of the interior mirror holder was not performed correctly. Incorrect bonding during production.

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE ACTION - RENEW INTERIOR MIRROR HOLDER: The bonding of the interior mirror holder was not performed correctly. Incorrect bonding during production.

060000 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.

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE ACTION - RENEW INTERIOR MIRROR HOLDER: The bonding of the interior mirror holder was not performed correctly. Incorrect bonding during production.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.

200000 WHEELS

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat

060000 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 p

150000 SEAT BELTS

A Check Control Message is displayed for the Tailgate Lock Open: A Check Control Message is displayed indicating that the tailgate is open even though it is mechanically closed. Faulty tailgate lock or incorrect adjustment.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The resul

010000 STEERING

SPORADIC REDUCTION OF STEERING ASSISTANCE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B32 11 19 dated October 2019. The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Stee

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

100000 POWER TRAIN

140000 AIR BAGS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at

100000 POWER TRAIN

200000 WHEELS

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

050000 PARKING BRAKE

TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp

140000 AIR BAGS

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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

010000 STEERING

CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: En

020000 SUSPENSION

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT COOL: The air conditioning no longer cools the vehicle. A vehicle test reveals one or both of the following faults stored in the IHX_I1 Control Module: 801295 - Heat Pump pressure-temperature sensor 2 after air con

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

350000 EQUIPMENT

VEHICLE SOUND GENERATOR IS DIFFERENT AND LOUDER AFTER PROGRAMMING: Vehicles sound is different and louder after programming to an Integration level (I-level) between I001-1911-500 and I001-19-11-556. Software in the Vehicle Sound Generator

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department!

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Informatio

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER. A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The resul

150000 SEAT BELTS

SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds

010000 STEERING

Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Start-up: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B32 02 14 dated November 2016. The power-assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No co

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

CHARGING SOCKET EMERGENCY RELEASE DAMAGED: The tensioning strap of the emergency charging socket release has been damaged. Charging Socket Emergency release (2). Possible reasons for damage to the emergency release tensioning strap are: Exc

110000 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 c

350000 EQUIPMENT

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

130000 VISIBILITY

POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE ACTION: INSPECT REAR WINDOW. The rear window may be improperly bonded in the area shown above (red arrow), which could allow water to enter the luggage compartment. During production, a small section of the adhesive for the rear win

010000 STEERING

SPORADIC REDUCTION OF STEERING ASSISTANCE. The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file (BTLD) of the head unit.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

350000 EQUIPMENT

SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE SIDE WINDOWS: A squeaking noise is heard when operating either side window. Interference between the side window glass and the B-Pillar seal.

160000 STRUCTURE

SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE SIDE WINDOWS: A squeaking noise is heard when operating either side window. Interference between the side window glass and the B-Pillar seal.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

HEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

CCM Brake system: Press pedal harder for usual braking power. Drive with caution to nearest authorized BMW Service workshop lights up. (Check Control message ID24) The fault usually only occurs at very low temperatures and in rainy regions.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR BMW ASSIST.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

INFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.

350000 EQUIPMENT

HIGH VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALIST TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT STRATEGY. INFORMATION The ST1821 High Voltage Diagnostic Specialist Certification (HVS) is the next step in the E-mobility service strategy for BMW technicians.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical machine electronics (EME) Printed Circuit Board (PCB) may not have been produced to specifications. In the event that the EME detects this condition it will shut down high-voltage electrical power. A shut down of high-voltage

100000 POWER TRAIN

010000 STEERING

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.

350000 EQUIPMENT

INTERMITTENT HEATER OUTPUT. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production.

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT HEATER OUTPUT. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.

350000 EQUIPMENT

INTERMITTENT HEATER OUTPUT. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

OUTER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

The Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 23 15 dated April 2016.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STANDARD OCCASIONAL USE CABLE CHARGING COMPLAINT TROUBLESHOOTING This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 19 18 dated November 2018.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

RATTLE NOISE IN SUNROOF AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. A rattle noise may be heard from the sunroof area with ambient temperatures above 80A?F with the sunroof glass in the vented position.

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BMW I3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW I3 across all model years (2014, 2019).

16 Total Recalls

289 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

21 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

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2019	1	21	View
2018	3	17	View
2017	3	70	View
2016 (current)	2	41
2015	3	63	View
2014	4	77	View

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