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SIB 61 19 14: Battery corrosion

Battery corrosion on BMW F22/F23 models (2014–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148124 · Jul 2014 · also written SI B61 19 14, B611914

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.

Service Action: Replace Cover on Battery Positive Terminal. The connection point for the battery positive cable terminal in the engine compartment is not sufficiently protected, which may result in corrosion and poor contact at the connection point.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 19 14
Also written: SI B61 19 14, B611914, 61 19 14, SIB-61-19-14, SI B611914
NHTSA ID10148124
Document IDs filed611914
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, M235i
Model years2014–2015
ChassisF22, F23
EnginesN20, N55
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.

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