BMW i8 Service Bulletins (2016)
197 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 13, 2025•Document ID: 11015848Warranty Program/ExtensionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010924
- Date Added:
- March 21, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assemblys Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original in-service/first delivery date
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - November 27, 2024•Document ID: 11010892Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010924
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe High-Voltage (HV) Battery AssemblysCell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty fordefects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles asdetermined from the original in-service/first delivery date.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - April 11, 2024•Document ID: 10253321Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B010124
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryFor the eligible vehicles and for the issue described below, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleâÂÂs Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) SystemâÂÂs Purge Valve to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicleâÂÂs original in-service date. This component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611305
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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 âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Associated Products (1018)Associated Documents - January 8, 2024•Document ID: 10249018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B360121
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAt low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
Associated Products (183)Associated Documents - May 1, 2022•Document ID: 10214990Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SIB651312
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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.
Associated Products (325)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10204660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651312
- Date Added:
- December 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryThe 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.
Associated Products (108)Associated Documents - May 1, 2021•Document ID: 10200487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840121
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTELEMATICS 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.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - November 1, 2020•Document ID: 10184584Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B612315
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryLow 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.
Associated Products (203)Associated Documents - September 1, 2020•Document ID: 10181231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611820
- Date Added:
- October 19, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.
Associated Products (105)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION 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 create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
Associated Products (284)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178996Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING 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.
Associated Products (218)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176377Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- June 15, 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 (148)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176363Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B130420
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTANK 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 point: malfunction FC 195014 - Differential pressure sensor tank vent valve signal: fixed FC 118001 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 118401 - Mixture control: mixture too lean large deviation I01 only: FC 124103 - Mixture control: mixture too lean FC 124101 - Mixture control: Mixture lean large deviation CAUSE Internal mechanical defect in the tank ventilation valve. The defect can also result in a very loud clicking noise when the valve is cycling.
Associated Products (140)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10175270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122716
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into "eDrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis. "eDrive" may be greyed-out in the Central Information Display (CID) and is not selectable. MSA deactivation. 12 Volt battery failure. Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) failure.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840214
- Date Added:
- April 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCONNECTEDDRIVE/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 Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
Associated Products (271)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B652214
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryAUTOMATED 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! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system.
Associated Products (293)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174030Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650720
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryVEHICLE 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 (VSG).
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); STEERING; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610920
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCHECK 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: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on the gear selector switch (GWS) Reduction of steering assist After an engine emergency shut-off (either a prolonged long press; or 3 consecutive short presses of the Start/Stop button) and the vehicle going to sleep (identifiable by the lighting of the "Start/Stop button") everything resumes normal functionality and the CCM messages no longer appear.
Associated Products (30)Associated Documents - April 1, 2020•Document ID: 10174019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B610520
- Date Added:
- April 20, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryCCM 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 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.
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