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SIB 61 10 15: Battery service information

Battery service information on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147719 · Jun 2015 · also written SI B61 10 15, B611015

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.

i8: Retrofitting High-Voltage Battery Ground Cables. INFORMATION Part Number Covered under the terms of the Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Covered under the terms of the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program when necessary and performed in conjunction with the CPO covered repair.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 10 15
Also written: SI B61 10 15, B611015, 61 10 15, SIB-61-10-15, SI B611015
NHTSA ID10058426, 10147719 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB611015, SIB-61-10-15
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI8
Model years2014–2016
ChassisI12, I15
EnginesB38
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.

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