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SIB 12 12 11: Battery software update

Battery software update on BMW F01/F02 models (2009–2011); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10039766 · Mar 2012 · also written SI B12 12 11, B121211

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Damage to the high voltage battery could occur because there is a needed software update.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 12 11
Also written: SI B12 12 11, B121211, 12 12 11, SIB-12-12-11, SI B121211
NHTSA ID10039766
Document IDs filedSIB-12-12-11
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models7 Series
Model years2009–2011
ChassisF01, F02
EnginesN54, N55, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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