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SIB 61 26 20: BMW digital key card is not detected when placed on the nfc tray
BMW digital key card is not detected when placed on the nfc tray on BMW G30/G31/G32/F06 and other models (2017–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10186223 · Dec 2020 · also written SI B61 26 20, B612620
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.
BMW DIGITAL KEY CARD IS NOT DETECTED WHEN PLACED ON THE NFC TRAY: The customer may have the following complaints: The Digital Key Card cannot be activated on the NFC (near field communication) charging tray (the activation pop-up does not appear although the Digital Key menu is present), Or the Digital Key Card is not detected when placed on the NFC tray.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 26 20 Also written: SI B61 26 20, B612620, 61 26 20, SIB-61-26-20, SI B612620 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10186223 |
| Document IDs filed | B612620 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, M5, M550i |
| Model years | 2017–2021 |
| Chassis | G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13, F90 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N55, N63, S63 |
| 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.