Service bulletin B652825
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 | 11026964 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2026-01-05 |
| Manufacturer's number | B652825 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2025-12-10 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black)
The document
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Components
Electrical system
| BMW 230I | 2026 |
|---|---|
| BMW 330I | 2026 |
| BMW 430I | 2026 |
| BMW 530I | 2026 |
| BMW 740I | 2026 |
| BMW IX | 2025 |
| BMW X1 | 2026 |
| BMW X2 | 2026 |
| BMW X5 | 2026 |
| BMW X6 | 2026 |
| BMW X7 | 2026 |
| BMW XM | 2025 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 25V643000 | 2025-09-25. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
|---|---|
| 25V470000 | 2025-07-16. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| B611826 | 2026-09-28. Service bulletin. Due to unfavorable software, the Storage Management Electronics (SME) will not show fault codes that trigger the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when performing ISTA Service Function "Display Permanent SAE Fault Codes." As a result, workshops will have to identify SME-specific permanent SAE (emission related) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the vehicle during diagnosis or when preparing a vehicle for a State Emission Inspection and Maintenance through a workaround procedure. |
|---|---|
| B640825 | 2026-08-27. Service campaign. A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utlized for the vehicle interior. |
| B651426 | 2026-07-03. Service bulletin. The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors |
| B610626 | 2026-07-03. Service bulletin. Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power chargingstation, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start normally but can interrupt after some time. Level 2 (240 V) Flex Charger and Wall boxmay also be affected. The red or white LED is displayed on the high-voltage charging socket; however, no associated fault codesare stored. |
| B610126 | 2026-07-03. Service bulletin. 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 | 2026-07-03. 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. |
| B120326 | 2026-07-03. Warranty extension. 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 | 2026-05-18. 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. |
| B610926 | 2026-05-18. Service bulletin. 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. |
| ReleaseNotes_2603_US_BMW | 2026-04-28. Over-the-air update. This communication contains the Release Notes for the BMW 2026-03 Remote Software Upgrade. |