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SIB 61 08 18: Battery fault codes
Battery fault codes on BMW G12/G30/E82/F15 models (2012–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10143560 · May 2018 · also written SI B61 08 18, B610818
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.
SME FCS 21F156 21F1F7: The following codes are saved in the battery management electronics (SME) fault memory:
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 08 18 Also written: SI B61 08 18, B610818, 61 08 18, SIB-61-08-18, SI B610818 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10143560 |
| Document IDs filed | B610818 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series M, 530e, 740LE, X5 |
| Model years | 2012–2018 |
| Chassis | G12, G30, E82, F15 |
| Engines | B46/B48, N20, N54, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery |
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.