# Service bulletin B011618 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: 10149557 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26 - Manufacturer's number: B011618 - Manufacturer's date: 2018\-10\-01 - NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS ## NHTSA's summary For the above\-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC \(?BMW NA?\) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component\-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata driver?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10149557-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10149557-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Air bags, Electrical system ## Vehicles listed - 2011 BMW 1 SERIES - 2011 BMW 1 SERIES M - 2008 to 2012 BMW 128I - 2009 BMW 128I US - 2011 BMW 128I US - 2008 to 2013 BMW 135I - 2007 BMW 135I COUPE - 2011 BMW 135I US - 2000 BMW 323CI - 1999 to 2000 BMW 323I - 2001 to 2006 BMW 325CI - 2001 to 2006 BMW 325I - 2001 to 2004 BMW 325IT - 2001 BMW 325XI - 2002 to 2006 BMW 325XI - 2002 to 2004 BMW 325XIT - 2006 BMW 325XIT - 2007 to 2010 BMW 328 - 2000 BMW 328CI - 1999 to 2000 BMW 328I - 2007 to 2013 BMW 328I - 2007 to 2008 BMW 328XI - 2009 to 2012 BMW 328XI - 2001 to 2006 BMW 330CI - 2001 to 2006 BMW 330I - 2001 BMW 330XI - 2002 to 2006 BMW 330XI - 2007 to 2010 BMW 335 - 2009 to 2011 BMW 335D - 2007 to 2013 BMW 335I - 2011 BMW 335I US - 2011 BMW 335IS - 2013 BMW 335IS - 2007 to 2008 BMW 335XI - 2009 to 2010 BMW 335XI - 2004 BMW 5 SERIES - 2001 to 2003 BMW 525I - 2001 to 2002 BMW 525IA - 2001 BMW 525IT - 2001 BMW 525ITA - 1997 to 2000 BMW 528I - 1997 to 1998 BMW 528IA - 2000 BMW 528IA - 2000 BMW 528IT - 2001 to 2003 BMW 530I - 2001 to 2002 BMW 530IA - 2003 BMW 530IA - 1997 to 2003 BMW 540I - 1997 to 2002 BMW 540IA - 1999 to 2001 BMW 540IAT - 2001 to 2005 BMW M3 - 2008 to 2013 BMW M3 - 2011 BMW M3 US - 2002 to 2003 BMW M5 - 2005 BMW M5 - 2012 to 2015 BMW X1 SAV - 2004 to 2010 BMW X3 - 2000 to 2013 BMW X5 - 2010 to 2012 BMW X5 M - 2008 to 2014 BMW X6 - 2010 to 2011 BMW X6 ACTIVEHYBRID SAC - 2010 to 2012 BMW X6 M ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2025602](/recalls/tc/2025602.md), 2025-10-31: Airbag - [25V748000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V748000.md), 2025-10-31: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP - [2024392](/recalls/tc/2024392.md), 2024-07-03: Airbag - [24V513000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V513000.md), 2024-07-03: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL - [2021354](/recalls/tc/2021354.md), 2021-05-27: Airbag - [21V401000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V401000.md), 2021-05-27: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [2020010](/recalls/tc/2020010.md), 2020-01-15: Airbag - [2020009](/recalls/tc/2020009.md), 2020-01-15: Airbag - [2020008](/recalls/tc/2020008.md), 2020-01-15: Airbag ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [B611025](/bulletins/11037510.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programmingprocedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors - [B012016](/bulletins/11032735.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date. - [B611026](/bulletins/11031570.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While performing a 12\-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure\- the BMW Footwell Module \(FRM\) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system\-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote\-control key FOB will not unlock and lock the doors - [B012016](/bulletins/11015849.md), 2025-03-21, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date. - [B012016](/bulletins/11014417.md), 2025-02-24, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Footwell Module \(FRM\) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date. - [B510819](/bulletins/10249437.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - [B611305](/bulletins/10249027.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints. - [B612723](/bulletins/10247578.md), 2024-01-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. - [B653423](/bulletins/10245422.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customers may state that the alarm system \(DWA\) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation \(folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation\) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti\-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed. - [B612723](/bulletins/10245377.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is available, or the data does not match the maintenance schedule. 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