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SIB 12 05 25: Electrical system corrosion

Electrical system corrosion on BMW G05/G07/G20 models (2024); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign.

BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11018723 · May 2025 · also written SI B12 05 25, B120525

What it covers

A service campaign is a fix BMW performs free on affected cars. Ask a BMW center whether it is open on your VIN.

Moisture may enter the start generator supply line and cause corrosion inside the line.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 05 25
Also written: SI B12 05 25, B120525, 12 05 25, SIB-12-05-25, SI B120525
NHTSA ID11018723
Document IDs filedB120525
TypeService campaign
Date
Models330i, X5, X7
Model years2024
ChassisG05, G07, G20
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Engine

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.

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