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SIB 61 18 26: Check engine light software update
Check engine light software update on BMW G09/G60/G70/G90 models (2025); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11037531 · Sep 2026 · also written SI B61 18 26, B611826
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 18 26 Also written: SI B61 18 26, B611826, 61 18 26, SIB-61-18-26, SI B611826 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11037531 |
| Document IDs filed | B611826 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 550e, 750e, M5, XM |
| Model years | 2025 |
| Chassis | G09, G60, G70, G90 |
| Engines | B58, S68 |
| 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.