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SIB 61 37 12: Battery warranty extension
Battery warranty extension on BMW F01/F02/F10/F30 and other models (2006–2013); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150382 · Dec 2012 · also written SI B61 37 12, B613712
What it covers
A warranty extension means BMW will repair the listed part at no cost on eligible cars within the stated age and mileage. Check eligibility for your VIN with a BMW center before paying for this repair.
Possible Damage to High-voltage Battery. The high-voltage (HV) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep mode for an extended period of time.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 37 12 Also written: SI B61 37 12, B613712, 61 37 12, SIB-61-37-12, SI B613712 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10051519, 10150382 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 613712, SIB-61-37-12 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Model years | 2006–2013 |
| Chassis | F01, F02, F10, F30, E60, E61, E65, E66, E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N55, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery |
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.