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NHTSA 11029009: Power train warning message
Power train warning message on Electric engines (2023); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW over-the-air update · NHTSA ID 11029009 · Feb 2026
What it covers
BMW can deliver this update remotely. A BMW center can also install it.
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 bearing could fail completely at a later stage, which will be displayed to you by means of a red Check Control message.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 11029009 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11029009 |
| Document IDs filed | InVeh-InApp-Comm |
| Type | Over-the-air update |
| Date | |
| Models | I4, I7, IX |
| Model years | 2023 |
| Chassis | G26, G70, I20 |
| Engines | Electric |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.