TSB List for the 2020 BMW i3

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 i3 are official communications between BMW & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • SUSPENSION
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN
  • HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS
  • TIRES
  • WHEELS
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #B321119

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190849

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B321119

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186218

      ?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. Read More »

    • TSB #B321119

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174008

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B610920

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174023

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B320214

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171488

      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. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #B610920

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174023

      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. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #B340517

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178996

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B340517

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174009

      TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Read More »

    • TSB #B640120

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174028

      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 ... Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #B513016

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174015

      TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #B610520

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174019

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #B012021

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205606

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B010321

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187463

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B120920

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181216

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B130420

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176363

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

    • TSB #B640621

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204657

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

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #B640120

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174028

      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 ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #B321119

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174008

      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. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    • TSB #B012021

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205606

      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. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #B321119

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174008

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B340517

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174009

      TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Read More »

    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

    • TSB #B612016

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10193496

      The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) ? less than 8%: - Power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender (REx). - Inconsistent performance of the REx. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B611305

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249027

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SIB651312

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214990

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B012021

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205606

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B010321

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187463

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B611820

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181231

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

    • TSB #B610520

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176377

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B610920

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174023

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B640120

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174028

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #B840214

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174320

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B610520

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172497

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B320214

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171488

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B610815

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170584

      High-Voltage Charging Cable Lock Malfunction: One of the following situations can occur: The vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #B612016

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10193496

      The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) ? less than 8%: - Power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender (REx). - Inconsistent performance of the REx. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #B650709

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179009

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B650720

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174030

      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. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #B512420

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182612

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

    • TSB #B512420

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182911

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

    • TSB #B512420

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181227

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

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #B612315

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184584

      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. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #B321119

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190849

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B321119

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174008

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B513016

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174015

      TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #B511815

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176372

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B720220

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172510

      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 ... Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #B011220

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186206

      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 ... Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #B340517

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178996

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B340517

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174009

      TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Read More »

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

    • TSB #B610920

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174023

      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. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #B340517

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174009

      TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Read More »

    • TSB #B640120

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174028

      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 ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B610621

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198907

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B010321

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187463

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B612315

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184584

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B650720

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174030

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #B840922

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225129

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

    • TSB #B840121

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200487

      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 ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #B651312

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204660

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B652214

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174032

      AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #B011220

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186206

      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 ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #B010321

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187463

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #B840214

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174320

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #B640621

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201145

      Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). Read More »

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