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SIB 61 25 20: Remote control key or BMW display key buttons not working
Remote control key or BMW display key buttons not working on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2016–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10186222 · Dec 2020 · also written SI B61 25 20, B612520
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.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY OR BMW DISPLAY KEY BUTTONS NOT WORKING: The buttons on the remote-control key or BMW display key are not working, not allowing to unlock the vehicle and the tailgate or trunk compartment. Also, the buttons on a spare key do not work either.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 25 20 Also written: SI B61 25 20, B612520, 61 25 20, SIB-61-25-20, SI B612520 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10186222 |
| Document IDs filed | B612520 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M550i, M760i, X3, X4 |
| Model years | 2016–2021 |
| Chassis | G01, G02, G11, G12, G30, G31, F97, F98 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N63, N74, S58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment |
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.