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SIB 61 19 24: Battery leak
Battery leak on BMW I20 models (2024); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11008115 · Sep 2024 · also written SI B61 19 24, B611924
What it covers
A service campaign is a fix BMW performs free on affected cars. Ask a BMW center whether it is open on your VIN.
A manufacturing defect in high-voltage cells of the high-voltage battery can result in electrolyte leakage which might result in a conductive connection with surrounding components.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 19 24 Also written: SI B61 19 24, B611924, 61 19 24, SIB-61-19-24, SI B611924 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11006743, 11008115 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B611924 |
| Type | Service campaign |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2024) |
| Models | IX |
| Model years | 2024 |
| Chassis | I20 |
| Engines | Electric |
| 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.