BMW i3 Service Bulletins (2021)

21 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 6, 2026•Document ID: 11032732

  Warranty Program/Extension
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B010525

  Date Added:

  May 18, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 first in-service / delivery date.

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• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611305

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

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• September 1, 2022•Document ID: 10225129

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B840922

  Date Added:

  October 31, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.

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• May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214990

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SIB651312

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.

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• November 1, 2021•Document ID: 10205606

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B012021

  Date Added:

  December 27, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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.

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• September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204660

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B651312

  Date Added:

  December 13, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 3 (HU-H3, also called MGU) superseded the NBT-EVO starting with certain MY2019 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional or 6U2 Live Cockpit Plus. This uses map North America LIVE. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.

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• September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204657

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640621

  Date Added:

  December 13, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).

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• July 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201145

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B640621

  Date Added:

  September 7, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 air right: Initialization fault.

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• May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200487

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B840121

  Date Added:

  August 23, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 provider starting February 2022.

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• May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10199300

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B610621

  Date Added:

  July 19, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 cannot be charged on Level 1 because the Occasional Use Charging Cable (Standard OUC/Level 1/Mode 2), may have not been included.

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• May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B610621

  Date Added:

  July 6, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 cannot be charged on Level 1 because the Occasional Use Charging Cable (Standard OUC/Level 1/Mode 2), may have not been included.

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• March 1, 2021•Document ID: 10190849

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B321119

  Date Added:

  April 26, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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.

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• January 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187463

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B010321

  Date Added:

  February 22, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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.

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• December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186218

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B321119

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  ?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.

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• December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10186206

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B011220

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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 BMW Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) Tire Warranties.

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• November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184584

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B612315

  Date Added:

  December 21, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

  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.

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• October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182911

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B512420

  Date Added:

  November 23, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

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

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• October 1, 2020•Document ID: 10182612

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B512420

  Date Added:

  November 16, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

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

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• September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181231

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B611820

  Date Added:

  October 19, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

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

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• September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181227

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  B512420

  Date Added:

  October 19, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  BMW

  Summary

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

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