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SIB 34 01 25: Transmission warning message

Transmission warning message on BMW G60/G70 models (2025); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11016432 · Mar 2025 · also written SI B34 01 25, B340125

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.

The parking brake actuator cannot be activated or deactivated due to a failed weld. Check Control message “Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Mustbe checked by the Service Partner.” The vehicle is still held by the unaffected side and the transmission lock.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 01 25
Also written: SI B34 01 25, B340125, 34 01 25, SIB-34-01-25, SI B340125
NHTSA ID11014654, 11016432 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB340125
TypeService campaign
Date (first filed Feb 2025)
Models530i, 740i, I5
Model years2025
ChassisG60, G70
EnginesB46/B48, B58, Electric
Component (NHTSA)Service Brakes

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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