# Service bulletin B611820

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10181231
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-10\-19
- Manufacturer's number: B611820
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-09\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW\-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle \(EV\) charger will not charge the vehicle.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10181231-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10181231-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2018 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2018 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 to 2018 BMW 330E
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 330I
- 2012 to 2017 BMW 335I
- 2016 to 2018 BMW 340I
- 2018 to 2021 BMW 530E
- 2017 to 2021 BMW 530I
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 540D
- 2020 BMW 540D
- 2017 to 2021 BMW 540I
- 2017 to 2019 BMW 740E
- 2017 to 2021 BMW 740I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 740LI
- 2020 BMW 745E
- 2018 to 2019 BMW 750I
- 2016 to 2019 BMW 750LI
- 2021 BMW 750LI
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2018 to 2021 BMW B7 ALPINA
- 2018 BMW C 400 X
- 2017 BMW F800 R
- 2014 to 2021 BMW I3
- 2014 to 2017 BMW I8
- 2019 to 2020 BMW I8
- 2017 BMW M550I
- 2018 to 2020 BMW M550I
- 2017 to 2021 BMW M760I
- 2021 BMW R 1250 GS ADVENTURE
- 2021 BMW R 1250 R
- 2021 BMW R 1250 RT
- 2014 to 2018 BMW X5

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026332](/recalls/tc/2026332.md), 2026-07-08: Electrical
- [26V441000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V441000.md), 2026-07-08: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- [26V056000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V056000.md), 2026-01-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- [25V636000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V636000.md), 2025-09-23: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- [24V608000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V608000.md), 2024-08-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
- [24V576000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V576000.md), 2024-08-01: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- [20V761000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V761000.md), 2020-12-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- [20V601000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V601000.md), 2020-09-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- [19V599000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V599000.md), 2019-08-14: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- [19V589000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V589000.md), 2019-08-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B110426](/bulletins/11035500.md), 2026-08-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.
- [B840326](/bulletins/11035409.md), 2026-07-31, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Once the Telematics Module \(TCB2\) enters sleep mode, a BMW Data Services trigger for Remote Services\(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning\) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2. Due to this issue, Remote Services will not function in the vehicle when parked and locked.
- [B840226](/bulletins/11035408.md), 2026-07-31, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Once the Telematics Module \(TCB2\) enters sleep mode, a BMW Data Services trigger for Remote Services\(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning\) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2. Due to this issue, Remote Services will not function in the vehicle when parked and locked.
- [B720125](/bulletins/11028928.md), 2026-02-23, Warranty extension: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL \(Passenger Occupancy Light\) light should now function correctly. In some cases, the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated, and the following Advanced Crash Safety Module \(ACSM\) fault is stored: 930A1C \- Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault \(moisture\)
- [B652925](/bulletins/11026967.md), 2026-01-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After updating the vehicle software with ISTA,the Central Information Display \(CID\) willshow only “static”. There was no issue withCID operation before programming.
- [B720125](/bulletins/11024726.md), 2025-11-03, Warranty extension: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied; however, a “fasten seat belt” warning and a front passenger seat air bag deactivation message appears. If the situation is currently present, sit in the seat and move the seat to a slightly different position. The POL \(Passenger Occupancy Light\) light should now function correctly. In some cases, the Air bag Warning Light was illuminated, and the following Advanced Crash Safety Module \(ACSM\) fault is stored: 930A1C \- Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault \(moisture\)
- [B720125](/bulletins/11017101.md), 2025-04-18, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. The Supplemental Restraint Systems \(SRS\) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor \(CIS\) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in\-service / first delivery date.
- [B010924](/bulletins/11015848.md), 2025-03-21, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. The High\-Voltage \(HV\) Battery Assemblys Cell Modules Temperature Sensors \(Internal NTC repair kit\-specific\) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service/first 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.
- [B011624](/bulletins/11013037.md), 2025-01-23, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Telematics Control Units \(TCU\) Internal Emergency \(Backup\) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first in\-service / delivery date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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