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SIB 61 24 15: Charging Not Possible

Charging Not Possible on BMW F15 models (2016); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147828 · Nov 2015 · also written SI B61 24 15, B612415

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.

Charging Not Possible. The red Check Control message (CCM ID-804): ""Charging not possible"" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored: ? 21E600 - (KLE, Convenience Charging Electronics) - Charging socket, forceful disconnection of the charging plug detected ?

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 24 15
Also written: SI B61 24 15, B612415, 61 24 15, SIB-61-24-15, SI B612415
NHTSA ID10147828
Document IDs filedB612415
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2016
ChassisF15
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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