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SIB 61 01 21: Battery replacement

Battery replacement on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2016–2022); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10212793 · Apr 2022 · also written SI B61 01 21, B610121

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.

48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 01 21
Also written: SI B61 01 21, B610121, 61 01 21, SIB-61-01-21, SI B610121
NHTSA ID10187478, 10188948, 10202468, 10212793 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB610121, SIB 61 01 21
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jan 2021)
Models330e, 330i, 430i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 840i, M3, M340i, M440i, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7
Model years2016–2022
ChassisG01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G30, G31, G32, G80, G81, F06, F12, F13, F30, F34, F97, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N55, N63, S58
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
Equipment › Electrical
Structure › Body › Hood

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.