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SIB 61 24 25: Battery warning message

Battery warning message on BMW G60/G70 models (2025); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11027774 · Jan 2026 · also written SI B61 24 25, B612425

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 limited number of 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process;this could lead to a premature battery failure. The 48 V battery may fail, triggering a corresponding Check Control message.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 24 25
Also written: SI B61 24 25, B612425, 61 24 25, SIB-61-24-25, SI B612425
NHTSA ID11027774
Document IDs filedB612425
TypeService campaign
Date
Models530i, 740i
Model years2025
ChassisG60, G70
EnginesB46/B48, B58
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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