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

'Drivetrain. No restart' warning light on the dashboard
Check Engine Light (EML)
The following fault code(s) may be present
No specific fault codes were documented in this particular case.
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Parts Repaired or Replaced
- Battery module
Affected Vehicles
BMW 225xe Active Tourer
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2017
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2018
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2019
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2020
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2021
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2022
- Smart
- 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
EQ Fortwo 2023
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2024
- Smart EQ Fortwo 2025
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

BMW 225xe Diagnostic Report
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 225xe Series Repairs
Our experienced technicians inspected the high-voltage system, identified and replaced the faulty battery module, and completed a successful EOS 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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