# Service bulletin B611305 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: 10249027 - Published by NHTSA: 2024\-02\-01 - Manufacturer's number: B611305 - Manufacturer's date: 2024\-01\-11 - NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ## NHTSA's summary 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. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10249027-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10249027-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Electrical system ## Vehicles listed - 2004 to 2012 BMW 1 SERIES - 2008 to 2013 BMW 1 SERIES M - 2007 BMW 128I - 2008 to 2013 BMW 128I - 2009 BMW 128I US - 2011 BMW 128I US - 2007 BMW 135I - 2008 to 2013 BMW 135I - 2007 BMW 135I COUPE - 2011 BMW 135I US - 2008 to 2012 BMW 135IS - 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I - 2020 to 2023 BMW 228I - 2017 to 2024 BMW 230I - 2023 BMW 240I - 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 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2007 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES - 2007 to 2008 BMW 3 SERIES - 2009 to 2011 BMW 3 SERIES - 2011 to 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2013 BMW 3 SERIES - 2023 BMW 3 SERIES - 2023 BMW 3 SERIES - 2023 BMW 3 SERIES - 2023 BMW 3 SERIES - 2005 BMW 318I - 2005 BMW 320D - 2004 to 2005 BMW 320I - 2012 BMW 320I - 2013 to 2018 BMW 320I - 2012 to 2016 BMW 320XI - 2004 to 2006 BMW 323CI - 2004 to 2011 BMW 323I - 2004 to 2005 BMW 323IT - 2006 to 2012 BMW 325 - 2004 to 2006 BMW 325CI - 2004 to 2006 BMW 325I - 2007 to 2012 BMW 325I - 2004 to 2005 BMW 325IT - 2004 to 2006 BMW 325XI - 2007 to 2012 BMW 325XI - 2004 to 2006 BMW 325XIT - 2006 to 2013 BMW 328 - 2004 to 2006 BMW 328CI - 2013 BMW 328D - 2014 to 2018 BMW 328D - 2004 to 2006 BMW 328I - 2007 to 2016 BMW 328I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 328XD - 2005 to 2006 BMW 328XI - 2007 to 2008 BMW 328XI - 2009 to 2016 BMW 328XI - 2008 BMW 328XIT - 2006 to 2011 BMW 330 - 2004 to 2006 BMW 330CI - 2016 to 2018 BMW 330E - 2020 BMW 330E - 2021 to 2024 BMW 330E - 2004 to 2006 BMW 330I - 2007 to 2011 BMW 330I - 2017 to 2024 BMW 330I - 2004 to 2006 BMW 330XI - 2007 to 2011 BMW 330XI - 2006 to 2013 BMW 335 - 2009 to 2011 BMW 335D - 2006 BMW 335I - 2007 to 2017 BMW 335I - 2011 BMW 335I US - 2007 to 2010 BMW 335IS - 2011 to 2013 BMW 335IS - 2005 to 2006 BMW 335XI - 2007 to 2008 BMW 335XI - 2009 to 2013 BMW 335XI - 2014 BMW 335XI - 2015 to 2016 BMW 335XI - 2016 to 2019 BMW 340I - 2020 BMW 340I - 2023 BMW 340I - 2023 BMW 4 SERIES - 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 428XI - 2017 to 2024 BMW 430I - 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I - 2014 BMW 435XI - 2016 BMW 435XI - 2017 to 2020 BMW 440I - 2004 to 2012 BMW 5 SERIES - 2023 BMW 5 SERIES - 2008 to 2012 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO - 2017 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO - 2014 BMW 525D XDRIVE - 2004 to 2007 BMW 525I - 2008 to 2011 BMW 525I - 2006 to 2007 BMW 525XI - 2011 BMW 525XI - 2007 BMW 528I - 2008 to 2016 BMW 528I - 2008 BMW 528XI - 2009 to 2010 BMW 528XI - 2012 to 2013 BMW 528XI - 2014 BMW 528XI - 2017 BMW 530E - 2018 to 2023 BMW 530E - 2004 to 2007 BMW 530I - 2008 to 2016 BMW 530I - 2017 to 2024 BMW 530I - 2006 to 2007 BMW 530XI - 2014 to 2016 BMW 535D - 2008 to 2017 BMW 535I - 2012 BMW 535I ACTIVEHYBRID - 2010 to 2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO - 2011 BMW 535I US - 2007 BMW 535XI - 2008 BMW 535XI - 2010 to 2014 BMW 535XI - 2018 to 2019 BMW 540D - 2020 BMW 540D - 2022 to 2023 BMW 540D - 2017 to 2023 BMW 540I - 2004 to 2005 BMW 545I - 2020 to 2021 BMW 550E - 2006 to 2017 BMW 550I - 2010 to 2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO - 2013 to 2014 BMW 550XI - 2016 BMW 550XI - 2004 to 2012 BMW 6 SERIES - 2007 BMW 6\-SERIES - 2012 to 2019 BMW 640I - 2020 BMW 640I - 2018 to 2019 BMW 640XI - 2004 to 2005 BMW 645CI - 2006 BMW 645CI - 2006 to 2010 BMW 650I - 2012 to 2018 BMW 650I - 2004 to 2008 BMW 7 SERIES - 2008 to 2012 BMW 7\-SERIES - 2016 BMW 740E - 2017 to 2019 BMW 740E - 2012 to 2021 BMW 740I - 2022 BMW 740I - 2023 to 2024 BMW 740I - 2011 BMW 740I US - 2015 BMW 740LD - 2017 to 2020 BMW 740LE - 2011 to 2015 BMW 740LI - 2016 to 2021 BMW 740LI - 2022 BMW 740LI - 2013 to 2015 BMW 740LXI - 2020 to 2021 BMW 745E - 2022 BMW 745E - 2004 to 2005 BMW 745I - 2006 to 2008 BMW 745I - 2019 to 2021 BMW 745LE - 2022 BMW 745LE - 2004 to 2005 BMW 745LI - 2006 to 2008 BMW 745LI - 2024 BMW 750E - 2019 BMW 750GS - 2005 BMW 750I - 2006 to 2016 BMW 750I - 2017 BMW 750I - 2018 to 2020 BMW 750I - 2011 BMW 750I US - 2012 BMW 750IX - 2005 BMW 750LI - 2006 to 2015 BMW 750LI - 2016 to 2021 BMW 750LI - 2022 BMW 750LI - 2011 BMW 750LIX - 2013 to 2015 BMW 750LXI - 2016 to 2017 BMW 750LXI - 2010 to 2011 BMW 750XI - 2012 BMW 750XI - 2013 to 2015 BMW 750XI - 2016 to 2017 BMW 750XI - 2004 BMW 760I - 2005 to 2006 BMW 760I - 2023 to 2024 BMW 760I - 2004 to 2008 BMW 760LI - 2009 BMW 760LI - 2010 to 2015 BMW 760LI - 2018 BMW 8 SERIES - 2023 BMW 8 SERIES - 2019 BMW 840I - 2020 to 2024 BMW 840I - 2019 BMW 850GS - 2019 BMW 850I - 2023 BMW 850I - 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2016 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 - 2012 to 2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 - 2012 to 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2026332](/recalls/tc/2026332.md), 2026-07-08: Electrical - [26V056000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V056000.md), 2026-01-30: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY - [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 - [23V700000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V700000.md), 2023-10-18: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR - [23V479000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V479000.md), 2023-07-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - [2023093](/recalls/tc/2023093.md), 2023-02-24: Electrical - [23V118000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V118000.md), 2023-02-23: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE - [22V860000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V860000.md), 2022-11-21: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - [19V883000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V883000.md), 2019-12-11: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [B630526](/bulletins/11037532.md), 2026-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I\-level …26\-03\-5xx, customer may reportsome of the interior ambient lighting strips\(arrows\) may begin to fail sporadically after adeep sleep cycle. This concern is temporary and the interiorambient lighting will be restored on its ownafter the vehicle is locked/unlocked or colorselection setting is changed. - [B630526](/bulletins/11036381.md), 2026-08-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I\-level …26\-03\-5xx, some of the interiorambient lighting strips \(arrows\) may begin tofail sporadically after a deep sleep cycle. - [B340124](/bulletins/11036380.md), 2026-08-27, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After replacement of the Integrated Braking system \(IB\)/Power Brake the total distance covered might belower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair. - [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. - [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. - [B652026](/bulletins/11035404.md), 2026-07-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central Information Display \(CID\) side of the Multifunction Display \(MFD\) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black \(black screen\) The image is OK again The complete flickering episode with all the above\-mentioned three phases only lasts about half a second intotal each time. - [B652025](/bulletins/11032744.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. - [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. - [B120526](/bulletins/11031571.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A “knocking” sound from the fuel tank area can be heard in the passenger area. Occurrence information below. 1. The noise occurs when the engine is at idle 2. The noise occurs sporadically 3. The noise disappears when the fuel filler cap is opened 4. The noise also disappears when the tank ventilation valve is disconnected There is no relevant fault saved in the fault memory. - [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 JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10249027](/v1/bulletins/10249027) [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%20B611305&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10249027&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20B611305)