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SIB 01 03 21: Oxygen sensor check engine light

Oxygen sensor check engine light on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2021); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10187463 · Jan 2021 · also written SI B01 03 21, B010321

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

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.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 01 03 21
Also written: SI B01 03 21, B010321, 01 03 21, SIB-01-03-21, SI B010321
NHTSA ID10187463
Document IDs filedB010321
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI3
Model years2014–2021
ChassisI01
EnginesElectric, W20
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Engine And Engine Cooling
Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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