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SIB 61 28 16: Battery inspection

Battery inspection on BMW F15 models (2014–2017); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150977 · Jan 2017 · also written SI B61 28 16, B612816

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.

SERVICE ACTION: CHECK CHARGING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles prior to customer delivery, or the next time the vehicle is in the shop.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 28 16
Also written: SI B61 28 16, B612816, 61 28 16, SIB-61-28-16, SI B612816
NHTSA ID10146792, 10150977 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB612816
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Dec 2016)
ModelsX5
Model years2014–2017
ChassisF15
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
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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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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