# Service bulletin SIB\-61\-13\-05 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10052012 - Published by NHTSA: 2013\-05\-01 - Manufacturer's number: SIB\-61\-13\-05 - Manufacturer's date: 2013\-03\-01 - NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ## NHTSA's summary BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. \*KB ## The document No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number. ## Components Electrical system, 12\-volt battery ## Vehicles listed - 2004 to 2011 BMW 1 SERIES - 2004 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES - 2004 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES - 2004 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES - 2004 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES - 2004 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES - 2004 to 2006 BMW 3 SERIES - 2007 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES - 2007 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES - 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES - 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES - 2009 to 2010 BMW 3 SERIES - 2012 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2012 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2012 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2004 to 2012 BMW 5 SERIES - 2008 to 2009 BMW 5\-SERIES - 2008 to 2012 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO - 2004 to 2012 BMW 6 SERIES - 2007 BMW 6\-SERIES - 2004 to 2008 BMW 7 SERIES - 2008 to 2012 BMW 7\-SERIES - 2006 to 2008 BMW M ROADSTER - 2004 to 2006 BMW M3 - 2008 to 2011 BMW M3 - 2005 BMW M5 - 2006 to 2010 BMW M5 - 2013 BMW M5 - 2007 to 2010 BMW M6 - 2013 BMW M6 - 2013 BMW X1 SAV - 2004 to 2006 BMW X3 - 2011 to 2013 BMW X3 - 2007 to 2010 BMW X3 SAV - 2004 to 2006 BMW X5 - 2008 to 2013 BMW X5 - 2007 BMW X5 SAV - 2004 to 2007 BMW X6 - 2008 to 2013 BMW X6 - 2004 BMW Z3 - 2004 to 2012 BMW Z4 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [19V472000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V472000.md), 2019-06-19: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - [18V314000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V314000.md), 2018-05-14: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES - [13V044000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V044000.md), 2013-02-07: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - [12V126000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V126000.md), 2012-03-26: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [B651419](/bulletins/10166390.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. HEAD UNIT NBT EVO \(HU\-H2\) PROGRAMMING ABORT: The CID screen may light up blue. When this occurs A battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation Software error in the Bootloader file \(BTLD\) of the head unit. - [B012918](/bulletins/10163992.md), 2019-08-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR OIL CONSUMPTION AND BATTERY DRAIN \- OVERVIEW This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 29 18 dated October 2018. - [B610619](/bulletins/10161567.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. HIGH VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALIST TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT STRATEGY. INFORMATION The ST1821 High Voltage Diagnostic Specialist Certification \(HVS\) is the next step in the E\-mobility service strategy for BMW technicians. - [B610419](/bulletins/10160348.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019. - [B610419](/bulletins/10160265.md), 2019-05-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019. - [B610419](/bulletins/10159134.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED. The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery. - [B613014](/bulletins/10153642.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. BMW Maintenance Program: 12\-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12\-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure. - [B613014](/bulletins/10151373.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. "BMW Maintenance Program: 12\-Volt Battery Replacement Measure. INFORMATION This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above. It involves the replacement of the 12\-volt battery as a preventive maintenance measure. This 12\-volt battery replacement measure is: Effective for repairs dated on or after January 1, 2015. Applicable to vehicles that are still covered by the BMW Maintenance Program. This program is valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The calculation is based on the current date of repair. It is ""applicable"" when the 12volt battery was not replaced within the last 12 months. You can then perform the battery replacement as outlined below. Please check the warranty claim history for the specific vehicle in the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry to confirm the battery was not already replaced within the previous 12 months." - [612213](/bulletins/10150181.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. """Increased battery discharge\!"" CC Message upon Startup. CAUSE A software error in the Intelligent Battery Sensor causes an incorrect State of Charge \(SoC\) to be stored in the DME. The power management system then interprets this as a heavily discharged battery and informs the customer via a CC message. In reality, the battery does not have a problem." - [652012](/bulletins/10149316.md), 2018-11-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 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. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10052012](/v1/bulletins/10052012) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20SIB-61-13-05&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10052012&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20SIB-61-13-05)