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SIB 63 09 25: Electrical system software update

Electrical system software update on BMW G42/G45 models (2025–2026); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11032740 · May 2026 · also written SI B63 09 25, B630925

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.

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 09 25
Also written: SI B63 09 25, B630925, 63 09 25, SIB-63-09-25, SI B630925
NHTSA ID11023118, 11026955, 11030309, 11032740 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB630925
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Sep 2025)
Models230i, X3
Model years2025–2026
ChassisG42, G45
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Exterior Lighting

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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