# Service campaign B160124

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- Type: Service campaign
- NHTSA id: 11025670
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-11\-25
- Manufacturer's number: B160124
- Manufacturer's date: 2025\-11\-12
- Campaign id or software version: 0016840200
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

RSU availability. The engine cranks but will not start.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11025670-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11025670-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2025 BMW 530I
- 2025 BMW 740I
- 2025 BMW X1
- 2025 BMW X5
- 2025 BMW X6
- 2025 BMW X7

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V202000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V202000.md), 2025-04-01: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B611526](/bulletins/11036455.md), 2026-08-28, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.”
- [B651826](/bulletins/11034469.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a newkey cycle starts, the Intelligent Personal Assistant is deactivated and no longer available.
- [B651726](/bulletins/11034468.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.
- [B651426](/bulletins/11034467.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors
- [B651226](/bulletins/11034466.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation ofIconic Sounds.
- [B610126](/bulletins/11034462.md), 2026-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. During vehicle start\-up the Secure Element \(SE\) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A \- Coding: Coding data not qualified VIP: 02390A \- VIP control unit: Coding data not released, signature IB: 02290A \- DSC control unit: Coding data not released, signature HKFM: 020D0A \- HKFM: Coding data are not qualified
- [B120626](/bulletins/11034450.md), 2026-07-03, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- [B120326](/bulletins/11034449.md), 2026-07-03, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes \(DTCs\) and the MIL \(warning light\) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not comply with the statutory OBD specifications.
- [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.
- [B610926](/bulletins/11032739.md), 2026-05-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. An error in the Battery Management Electronics \(SME\) can lead to an interruption in communication, which can lead to the high\-voltage system being turned off. The error is indicated by a Check Control message, and it is generally possible to continue driving until the vehicle is parked.

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