BMW i8 Service Bulletins (2016)
197 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513016
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTAILGATE 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 stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
Associated Products (259)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING 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 low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172510Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B720220
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySAFETY 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 when in Park (engine running) and the safety belt is unbuckled. The chime/gong lasts for up to 1 minute 40 seconds. The customer only expects the acoustic warning when the vehicle is moving and the safety belt is not buckled. The acoustic warning can occur when the seat is occupied and the safety belt buckle is opened on the driver's or passenger's side. Software in the ACSM4 Control Unit.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - February 1, 2020•Document ID: 10172497Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM 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 results of the Energy Diagnosis test plan identifies the Controller as the root cause of the CCM. The Controller delays the vehicle going to sleep by up to 6 minutes. In some cases this will cause the CCM 415 to be displayed when starting the vehicle. Replacing the Controller in this case will not correct this situation.
Associated Products (138)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169468Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow 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 level switch. A non-approved washer fluid was used that is silicone-based. Silicone-based fluids are not compatible with the contactless capacitive level sensor. Fluids that contain a silicone additive are normally colored other than blue.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - November 1, 2019•Document ID: 10169461Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360519
- Date Added:
- December 16, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION: INSPECT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL RIM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. Vehicles delivered with wheel rim style 470 (shown) have directional wheels specifically for the left and right side of the vehicle. An incorrect heat treatment has been applied to batches of the right rear rim and may have a crack in the spoke of the wheel rim. Visual or audible perceptions may be noted by the customer. Error in the manufacturing process of the right rear wheel rim.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 1, 2019•Document ID: 10167997Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B513119
- Date Added:
- November 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. One or both doors will not open or close (latch/unlatch). Low voltage supply of the vehicle 12 V battery or the key fob battery may cause the door lock actuator to become temporarily electrically faulted.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2019•Document ID: 10166390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651419
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD 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.
Associated Products (92)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165283Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511819
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREAR GLASS WINDOW DOES NOT FULLY OPEN. When opening the rear glass window to access the luggage compartment the lid will release but will not open high enough to grasp the window completely by hand. The lock pin is contaminated.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10165266Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651519
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
Associated Products (199)Associated Documents - July 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122319
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163056Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651419
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHEAD UNIT NBT EVO (HU-H2) PROGRAMMING ABORT. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit NBT EVO (HU-H2).
Associated Products (98)Associated Documents - June 1, 2019•Document ID: 10163054Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B640419
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryIntermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - May 1, 2019•Document ID: 10161579Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840311
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATION VIA DCSNET FOR BMW ASSIST.
Associated Products (129)Associated Documents - May 1, 2019•Document ID: 10161578Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINFORMATION New information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B84 02 14 dated September 2018.
Associated Products (137)Associated Documents - May 1, 2019•Document ID: 10161567Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610619
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryHIGH 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.
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - May 1, 2019•Document ID: 10161559Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B330219
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe drivability/steering behavior appears inconsistent. Rear axle stiffening plate.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 1, 2019•Document ID: 10161552Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B121419
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe fault memory lock in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit was not activated. An activated lock would prevent the manual deletion of permanent fault codes. The DME fault memory lock has not been set.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 1, 2019•Document ID: 10161546Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B110717
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is primarily stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
Associated Products (71)Associated Documents - April 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160350Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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.
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