BMW 225xe Active Tourer Drivetrain Warning Light On (2015-2021)

BMW i3 HB battery fault front
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‘Drivetrain. No restart’ warning light on the dashboard
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Check Engine Light (EML)

The following fault code(s) may be present

No fault codes were present during this diagnostic investigation.

Affected Vehicles

BMW 225xe Active Tourer
  • BMW 225xe Active Tourer 2015
  • BMW 225xe Active Tourer 2016
  • BMW 225xe Active Tourer 2017
  • BMW 225xe Active Tourer 2018
  • BMW 225xe Active Tourer 2019
  • BMW 225xe Active Tourer 2020
  • BMW 225xe Active Tourer 2021
BMW X5 xDrive40e
  • BMW X5 xDrive40e 2015
  • BMW X5 xDrive40e 2016
  • BMW X5 xDrive40e 2017

Common Failure Symptoms

  • ‘Drivetrain. No Restart’ warning light on the dashboard
  • Engine Management Light (EML) illuminated
  • Loss of EV driving capability
  • Vehicle drives normally in petrol/hybrid mode
  • Warning light persists even after ignition cycle
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BMW i3 dashboard errors

BMW 2 Series Diagnostics

Initial checks confirmed reported warning lights, although no fault codes were present. Vehicle operated in petrol mode and our investigation pointed to a fault in one of the high voltage battery modules. The battery pack was removed and inspected to identify the faulty component.
BMW i8 component 1
BMW i8 component 2

BMW 2 Series Repairs

Our experienced technicians inspected the high-voltage system, identified and replaced the faulty battery module, and completed a successful re-commissioning test. All HV components were reinstalled, and the vehicle was fully reassembled and tested. The HV battery was removed from the vehicle.
  • All modules electrically tested
  • End of series test carried out (EOS)
  • Faulty battery module replaced
  • Re-commissioning test passed
  • High-voltage battery refitted

Resolution

After reassembly and thorough testing, all dashboard warnings were cleared and the system restored.
  • High voltage system fully restored
  • Drivetrain and EML warnings cleared from dashboard

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High Voltage System Repairs
Repairs involving high voltage systems typically include a 12-month, unlimited mileage warranty, offering you complete peace of mind.*

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