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SIB 61 01 23: Battery software update

Battery software update on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2016–2023); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10238083 · May 2023 · also written SI B61 01 23, B610123

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.

Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 01 23
Also written: SI B61 01 23, B610123, 61 01 23, SIB-61-01-23, SI B610123
NHTSA ID10235191, 10238083 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB610123
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Mar 2023)
Models230i, 330e, 330i, 430i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, I4, M340i, M440i, M550i, M760i, M760LI, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7
Model years2016–2023
ChassisG01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G30, G31, G32, G42, F06, F12, F13, F30, F34, F97, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B57, B58, Electric, N55, N63, N74, S58
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System

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.