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SIB 61 16 21: Software warning message

Software warning message on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2016–2021); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10205095 · Nov 2021 · also written SI B61 16 21, B611621

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.

The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 16 21
Also written: SI B61 16 21, B611621, 61 16 21, SIB-61-16-21, SI B611621
NHTSA ID10205095
Document IDs filedB611621
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 330e, 330i, 430i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 840i, B7 ALPINA, M235i, M3, M340i, M4, M440i, M5, M550i, M760i, M8, M8 GRAN, M850i, X3, X4, X5, X6, X6 M, X7, Z4
Model years2016–2021
ChassisG01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G29, G30, G31, G80, G81, G82, G83, F30, F34, F44, F90, F91, F92, F93, F96, F97, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N63, N74, S58, S63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software

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.