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SIB 65 12 21: Electrical system new-car delivery hold
Electrical system new-car delivery hold on BMW G20/G21/G29/G30 and other models (2017–2021); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10212528 · Feb 2022 · also written SI B65 12 21, B651221
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 AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 9, 2021) on certain Model Year 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between May 7, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The Receiver Audio Module (RAM) will need to be added to the affected vehicles.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 12 21 Also written: SI B65 12 21, B651221, 65 12 21, SIB-65-12-21, SI B651221 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10200248, 10201146, 10212528 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B651221 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jun 2021) |
| Models | 228i, 330e, 330i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, M235i, M3, M340i, M550i, Z4 |
| Model years | 2017–2021 |
| Chassis | G20, G21, G29, G30, G31, G80, G81, F30, F34, F44 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N63, S58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Equipment › Electrical › Aux Audio Jack/Plug |
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.