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SIB 12 11 21: Battery warning message
Battery warning message on BMW G30/G31 models (2017–2023); BMW released a software update.
BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11006721 · Aug 2024 · also written SI B12 11 21, B121121
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.
When the vehicle is started, a Check Control (CC) message such as "Battery not being charged, stopcarefully. Have the vehicle checked immediately at the nearest BMW service center" may appear. The software repair per the Procedure has no influence on emissions and consumption.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 11 21 Also written: SI B12 11 21, B121121, 12 11 21, SIB-12-11-21, SI B121121 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10205614, 11006721 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B121121 |
| Type | Service campaign |
| Date | (first filed Nov 2021) |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, M550i |
| Model years | 2017–2023 |
| Chassis | G30, G31 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit |
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.
More for these cars
G30 repair costs All B46/B48 bulletins All B57 bulletins All B58 bulletins All N63 bulletins
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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.