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SIB 61 13 20: Battery service information
Battery service information on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2016–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10239608 · Jun 2023 · also written SI B61 13 20, B611320
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.
In the event of an accident, the two-battery Dual Storage System (DSS) is disconnected from the electrical system via an internal relay.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 13 20 Also written: SI B61 13 20, B611320, 61 13 20, SIB-61-13-20, SI B611320 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10175284, 10181229, 10187479, 10239608 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B611320 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2020) |
| Models | 330e, 330i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M340i, M760i, X5, X6, X7, Z4 |
| Model years | 2016–2021 |
| Chassis | G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G20, G21, G29, F30, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N63, N74 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment |
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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