2023 BMW i4 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

80 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW i4. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area
  B510626 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 23, 2026
• The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Ch…
  B120523 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 6, 2026
• There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehic…
  B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 25, 2026
• A manufacturing defect in a bearing of the electronic drive unit could result in bearing damage. This is caused by an unusual acoustic signal in the area of the drive unit. The bea…
  InVeh-InApp-Comm · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2026
• A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle inter…
  B640925 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Dec 22, 2025
• Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected E70…
  B641125 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 16, 2025
• In certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can potentially damage the axle shafts. Damage of the …
  B121425 · Service campaign · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2025
• Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected E70…
  B641125 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 11, 2025
• RSU availability. BMW AG is conducting a Service Action on certain Model Year 2025 - 2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 17, 2021 – November 6, 2025. In certain driv…
  B121425 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Nov 11, 2025
• A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle inter…
  B640925 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
• The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may not have been built to specifications.
  B613323 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jul 3, 2025
• The Check Control message (CCM): "You can continue driving. Drivetrain” (00029) is displayed, togetherwith the following fault code: 224188 – Accelerator pedal module, pedal sensor…
  B610625 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2025
• There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehic…
  B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 31, 2025
• This is an informational bulletin regarding Plug & Charge function complaint diagnosis. Possible customer complaints: Plug & Charge menu does not appear in the vehicle, function no…
  B610325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
• There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehic…
  B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 11, 2025
• Delivery stop: ekk (ekmv) circuit board
  B640723 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Feb 3, 2025
• The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Ch…
  B120523 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 10, 2024
• Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak undervery low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
  B641124 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Dec 9, 2024
• A groaning noise is heard from the trunk whendriving on rough roads.
  B511823 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 27, 2024
• Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
  B640624 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Jul 12, 2024
• Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
  B640624 · Service campaign · Engine · issued May 24, 2024
• Delivery stop: coolant changeover valve
  B640224 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 23, 2024
• There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message à ¢à  à  Drive, you can continue drivingà ¢à  à  (ID49) Possible fault codes stor…
  B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 26, 2024
• The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may not have been produced according to BMW specifications. This can lead to an internal coolant leak which can result in a failure of the Combined…
  B611224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 15, 2024
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 21, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 24, 2022, and December 14, 2023.
  B611224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 21, 2024
• This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work-through process to address customer charging complaints. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the â  basicÃ…
  B610624 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2024
• This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work through process to address BEV/PHEV charging issues. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the correct à ¢à  …
  B610724 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2024
• The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Ch…
  B120523 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 6, 2024
• The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19à  à °F (-7à  à °C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at th…
  B640224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 5, 2024
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 19, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between February 10, 2023, and June 23, 2023. The Combine…
  B613323 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2024
• Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due to nocommunication to the HV charge socket electronics.
  B610324 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2024
• The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19à °F (-7à °C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at that same …
  B640224 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2024
• 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. Thi…
  B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
• While the vehicle is at a standstill, a clicking noise can be heard in the passenger compartment. It must bequiet without other electrical loads or without driving noises to be hea…
  B640623 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 20, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 19, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between February 10, 2023, and June 23, 2023.
  B613323 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 19, 2023
• If regional navigational maps are downloaded into the vehicle via over-the-air, they cannot be installed into the active Navigation.
  B653823 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 19, 2023
• The purpose of this Service Bulletin (SIB) is informational regarding DC (direct current) charging complaints on Gen 5 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). It serves as a supporting ar…
  B612523 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Service Action on certain Model Year 2022 BMW i4 Gran Coupe vehicles that wereproduced between August 10, 2022 à ¢à  à  September 2, 2022.
  B612323 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 12, 2023
• BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
  MCAS4023 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 29, 2023
• The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Ch…
  B120523 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 13, 2023
• ?The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster, and in some cases the vehicle will not go into drive readiness.
  B612023 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2023
• ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 29, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 vehicles that were produced between April 19, 2023, and April 24, 2023. Contaminants …
  B640723 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 andi7 vehicles that were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. A …
  B120522 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023.
  B840323 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 29, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 vehicles that were produced between April 19, 2023, and April 24, 2023.
  B640723 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2023
• While the vehicle is at a standstill, a clicking noise can be heard in the passenger compartment.
  B640623 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2023
• Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: …
  B630821 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2023
• Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
  B630321 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 2023
• A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following faul…
  B160123 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
  B120323 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2023
• Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.
  B630723 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2023
• Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
  B610123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2023
• Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
  B514616 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2023
• Sudden failure of the power window(s).
  B510923 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 2023
• Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates i…
  SIB660823 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 and i7 vehicles that were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. A…
  SIB120522 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2023
• Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
  B841422 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
  B651623 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Customers may complain about a loss of displayed estimated electric driving range in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) after programming to I-level S18A-22-07-5XX.
  B620123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadver…
  B610923 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
  B610123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Black resin is leaking from below the outside door handle(s).
  B510423 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2023
• When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
  B320123 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2023
• Parts Information.
  SIB120522 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 10, 2023
• BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021. Due to supply chain limitations, c…
  B652021 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2023
• Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year 2022 vehicles listed above were produced without the integrated touch scree…
  B650422 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2023
• Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downw…
  B610120 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2023
• A bearing in the front electric drive unit could fail due to a manufacturing defect, resulting in a noise while driving.
  B120522 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2023
• Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
  B841422 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2022
• Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
  B512222 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 1, 2022
• A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
  B240222 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 2022
• BMW AG has issued a Delovery Stop (effective December 1, 2022) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 and i7 vehicles that were produced between October 5, 2022 and November 10, 2022. D…
  B120522 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2022
• After updating dealer owned vehicles to software 22-07-5XX, many current BMW customers and previous Demo users may receive emails stating that they are linked to BMW vehicles they …
  B651322 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2022
• An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of the instrument panel.
  B640422 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2022
• Due to an incorrect terminal assignment, the compressor circuit is protected with a 30 Amp fuse (slot F227). A 40 A fuse (slot F229) is required for suitable circuit protection.
  B611022 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2022
• The vehicle doors lock automatically when driving off.
  B511422 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 1, 2022
• The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
  SIB651022 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2022
• A squeaking noise might be heard from the driver's exterior mirror when it's folding in and out.
  SIB510922 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2022
• A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, en…
  SIB611322 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 2022
• Due to an incorrect terminal assignment, the compressor circuit is protected with a 30 Amp fuse (slot F227). A 40 A fuse (slot F229) is required for suitable circuit protection.
  SIB611022 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2022