BMW i8 Service Bulletins
245 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146593Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611517
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE 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.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 1, 2017•Document ID: 10136361Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651312
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEADUNIT NAVIGATION MAPS (HU-H HU-H2 HU-B): The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
Associated Products (146)Associated Documents - February 1, 2017•Document ID: 10146539Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B370117
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?NOISE/LEAK AT REAR AXLE SPRING STRUT . Rattle/thumping noise in the area of the rear axle Rear axle spring strut leaking oil Rear axle spring strut.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150978Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612916
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME. Replace EME.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 1, 2017•Document ID: 10150956Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B000616
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary?June 2016 Maintenance and General Hints: technical Service Plugin Hybrids, (PHEV) MPGe Fuel Economy Rating.
Associated Products (36)Associated Documents - December 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146794Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650915
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySI 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)
Associated Products (170)Associated Documents - November 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146962Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B630516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"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."""
Associated Products (156)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146906Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B662116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKAFAS 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.
Associated Products (58)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146903Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652416
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"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."
Associated Products (148)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146890Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:REAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B330616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"SERVICE ACTION: CHECK AND REPLACE THE LEFT REAR AXLE SHAFT. The left rear output shaft may break. This could cause damage to the surrounding components at the left rear of the vehicle. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves certain i8 vehicles produced October 21, 2015 to November 4, 2015. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as "Open" when checked either in AIR, the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. Rear axle shafts marked with production date code 13-10-15 or 19-10-2015 have been improperly manufactured."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146884Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122715
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService 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).
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146839Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611816
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION & SME FC 21F0E3. Red Check Control message (CCM) " Drive: Check as soon as possible" Fault Code 21F0E3 "High-voltage electrical system: Insulation resistance below threshold (fault)" stored in the battery management electronics (SME) Extreme moisture in the high-voltage battery may lead to sporadic isolation faults."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146827Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B512516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryRATTLE FROM DOOR LOCK STRIKER. A rattle may be heard from the driver's side or passenger's side door lock striker, or the door lock striker may show evidence of improper contact. The paint on the striker may be worn off. Improper adjustment of the door lock striker.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146816Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122715
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryService 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).
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10146814Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122116
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"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."
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147042Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840616
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different ICC-ID's.
Associated Products (158)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840516
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT. The ConnectedDrive Services are non-functional after a hardware exchange of the telematics control unit. This is not indicated by CC-message. ConnectedDrive Services not synchronized by Telematics Control Unit.
Associated Products (160)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147036Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B641316
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"A/C FAILURE: FC 801252 ELECTRIC A/C COMPRESSOR: INTERNAL FAULT DETECTED. Air conditioning (A/C) failure with IHKA fault code ""801252 - Electric A/C compressor: Internal fault detected"". IHKA software fault in the versions detailed in the following table: ModelISTA/P versionIntegration levelF153.57.3F025-15-11-505F303.57.2F020-15-11-504I01, I123.57.0I001-15-11-501"
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147022Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. Usually after stopping, such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (155)Associated Documents - August 1, 2016•Document ID: 10147017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511615
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
Summary"Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can be identified with a ""Vehicle Comment"" in the DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/248...9/3/2016 Page 2 of 2"
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