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SIB 65 20 12: Battery service information
Battery service information on BMW E82/E88/E89/E90 and other models (2010–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149316 · Jan 2013 · also written SI B65 20 12, B652012
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.
RAD2plus: Radio Causes Battery Drain. The vehicle's battery state of charge is very low after the vehicle was parked for a longer period of time (e.g., overnight). The RAD2+ radio doesn't allow the vehicle to enter full sleep mode, and causes a current draw from the battery with ignition off.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 20 12 Also written: SI B65 20 12, B652012, 65 20 12, SIB-65-20-12, SI B652012 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10149316 |
| Document IDs filed | 652012 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 328, 328i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, Z4 |
| Model years | 2010–2013 |
| Chassis | E82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, S65 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. |
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.