The service and repair manual for the 2016 BMW i3 — the Battery electric engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | Battery electric |
| Trims | Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Range Extender Hatchback 4-Door · Range Extender Mobility Hatchback 4-Door · Mobility Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 40 complaints · 49 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 i3 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 49
- General Information 2,625
- Accessories & Equipment 4,802
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 108
- Body & Frame 2,970
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 189
- Brakes 55
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 138
- Restraints 501
- Drivelines & Axles 682
- Steering 202
- Electrical 1,921
- Suspension 430
- Engine Mechanical 465
- Transmission 53
- Engine Performance 472
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 i3
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 17V088000A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 40 complaints and BMW has issued 49 technical service bulletins for the 2016 i3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 i3 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 i3?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the Battery electric across the Base Hatchback 4-Door, Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door, Range Extender Hatchback 4-Door, Range Extender Mobility Hatchback 4-Door, Mobility Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2016 i3 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2016 i3, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2016 i3 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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