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BMW I01 i3 common problems
2014–2021 · i3 (incl. i3s), i3 with Range Extender (Electric, Electric + W20 range extender). The known weak spots of the engines used in the I01, with sources, plus the topics that come up most in BMW's service bulletins and NHTSA recalls for this chassis.
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Electric drive
i3 (incl. i3s) (2014–2021), i3 with Range Extender (2014–2021)
12-volt battery, charging and software faults
On BMW EVs, many bulletins cover the 12-volt battery, charging equipment and control-unit software rather than the motor or high-voltage battery.
BMW bulletins on file for the I01:
- SIB 01 10 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G30/I01 models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 01 11 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G12/F30/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 61 05 20 Battery warning message Battery warning message on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2012–2020); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · May 2020
W20 range extender
i3 with Range Extender (2014–2021)
Range extender behavior at low charge
BMW bulletin SI B61 20 16 covers power loss or high-voltage shutdown on the i3 and i3 REx at very low battery charge (under 8%), fixed with software and a battery adaptation reset.
BMW bulletins on file for the I01:
- 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. Service bulletin · Jan 2021
- SIB 12 09 20 Misfire warranty extension Misfire warranty extension on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Sep 2020
- SIB 61 05 18 Transmission service information Transmission service information on Electric/W20 engines (2016–2018); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Service bulletin · Jul 2018
Sources: BMW SI B61 20 16 on NHTSA
Most frequent bulletin topics 207 bulletins
| Topic | Bulletins | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 10 | SIB 61 05 20, SIB 61 17 16 |
| Instrument cluster | 8 | SIB 12 27 15, SIB 12 12 15 |
| Check engine light | 6 | SIB 12 32 14, SIB 12 10 14 |
| Steering | 4 | SIB 32 02 14, SIB 32 07 14 |
| Airbag | 4 | SIB 01 08 18, SIB 65 18 16 |
| Air conditioning | 3 | SIB 64 01 20, SIB 64 13 16 |
| Navigation | 3 | SIB 61 10 18, NHTSA 10147625 |
| Brakes | 3 | SIB 61 09 20, SIB 34 07 19 |
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the I01, grouped by topic. A bulletin tells technicians how to diagnose and fix a known issue; it doesn't mean every car has the problem.
NHTSA recalls by component 8
- electrical · 1 recall18V652
- hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 1 recall17V088
- air bags · 1 recall16V914
- inflator module · 1 recall15V628
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. Recall repairs are free; check a VIN.
BMW warranty extensions that list the I01
- SIB 01 05 25 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on BMW I01/G12/G30 models (2016–2021); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · May 2026
- SIB 01 10 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G30/I01 models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 01 11 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G12/F30/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 01 05 24 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on Electric/W20 engines (2016–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Apr 2024
- SIB 01 20 21 Fuel injectors warranty extension Fuel injectors warranty extension on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2021); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Nov 2021
- SIB 12 09 20 Misfire warranty extension Misfire warranty extension on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Sep 2020
- SIB 01 13 18 Fuel tank warranty extension Fuel tank warranty extension on BMW F15/I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Jun 2018
- SIB 84 06 18 Horn warranty extension Horn warranty extension on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2011–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Mar 2018
If a car qualifies, the listed repair may be free. Check eligibility for the VIN with a BMW center.
Sources: BMW service bulletins and recalls filed with NHTSA (public data) and the specialist and owner write-ups linked above. Not affiliated with BMW.