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Service bulletin B610120

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10225115
Published by NHTSA2022-10-31
Manufacturer's numberB610120
Manufacturer's date2022-09-01
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system

Vehicles listed
BMW 330E2016, 2017, 2018
BMW 330E2020
BMW 330E2021, 2022, 2023
BMW 330I2000
BMW 330I2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
BMW 330I2007 to 2011
BMW 330I2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
BMW 430I2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BMW IX2021
BMW IX2022, 2023
BMW M340I2019
BMW M340I2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BMW M440I2021, 2022, 2023
BMW X52000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
BMW X62000 to 2007
BMW X62008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
BMW X72019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20263322026-07-08. Electrical
26V4410002026-07-08. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
26V0560002026-01-30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
25V6440002025-09-25. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
20254992025-09-23. Electrical
25V6360002025-09-23. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
25V3950002025-07-23. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
25V4700002025-07-16. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
24V6080002024-08-13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
20244442024-08-01. Electrical

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B6110252026-09-28. Service bulletin. 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
B6116262026-08-28. Service campaign. In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep error is present, a remote software upgrade(RSU) may be aborted and the FZD can become degraded. The following Check Control Messages (CCMs) may be displayed: “Energy Management — Increased Energy Consumption While Parked.” “Software Upgrade Failed — Workshop Visit Required.”
B1104262026-08-03. Service bulletin. 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.
B8402262026-07-31. Service campaign. 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.
B1206262026-07-03. Service campaign. In these vehicles with an S68 engine, an incorrect diagnosis of the Valvetronic (VVT) may occur. Undercertain operating conditions, the software may detect a short-circuit in the valve control system even thoughthere is no fault. When the above-mentioned fault occurs, the red Check Control warning light ‘Drive system fault’ illuminates.This can result in the intake valves closing gradually, which may lead to misfires while the engine is running.
B6520252026-05-18. Service bulletin. After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
B0120162026-05-18. Warranty extension. 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.
B6110262026-04-27. Service bulletin. 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
B1203262026-03-13. Emissions. BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
B6529252026-01-05. Service bulletin. After updating the vehicle software with ISTA,the Central Information Display (CID) willshow only “static”. There was no issue withCID operation before programming.