NHTSA ID Number: 11027772
Manufacturer Communication Number: B612225
TSB/Document Date: 2026-01-23
Summary
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be triggered by the erroneous fault code: BA0023 - Control unit: internal fault (software group fault) In addition, the BA0008 - CCU, internal coolant temperature sensor: Signal implausible faults may be stored in the CCU memory. However, AC charging will still operate as designed, without any related drivability complaints. Affected PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) vehicles with CCU_P1 (7.4 kW and 11 kW) with I-levels from …24-07- 500 to …25-11-5xx.
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TSB/Document ID: B612225
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2026-01-03
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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61 22 25_PHEV – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH FAULT BA0023/BA0008 STORED
SIB 61 22 25
PHEV – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH FAULT BA0023/BA0008 STORED
2026-01-02
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY
MODEL
E-Series
G05 LCI
G09
G60
G70
G90
G99
Model Description
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (PHEV) (Model Year 2024 and newer)
BMW XM and BMW XM Label Sports Activity Vehicle (PHEV)
550e xDrive Sedan (PHEV)
750e xDrive Sedan (PHEV)
M5 Sedan
M5 Touring
SITUATION
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be triggered by the erroneous fault code:
BA0023 - Control unit: internal fault (software group fault) In addition, the BA0008 - CCU, internal
coolant temperature sensor: Signal implausible faults may be stored in the CCU memory.
However, AC charging will still operate as designed, without any related drivability complaints. Affected
PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) vehicles with CCU_P1 (7.4 kW and 11 kW) with I-levels from …24-07500 to …25-11-5xx.
CAUSE
Unfavorable Combined Charging Unit (CCU) software will lead to erroneous faults BA0023 and BA0008 to
be stored which will trigger the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
CORRECTION
In the event an Affected Vehicle arrives with the issue stated above, proceed as follows:
Determine what is the vehicle’s current I-level by either using AIR or the Key Reader/Aftersales Workplace
(AWP) application.
When the vehicle’s I-level is lower than …26-03-500:
1. Please do not proceed; the ISTA version with the update that corrects this software issue is
expected to be available as of March 2026
2. Clear fault codes “BA0023 and BA0008”
Note:
Until ISTA I-level 26-03-500 is available, this issue (malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and fault
memory entries faults BA0023 and BA0008) can occur multiple times.
If AC charging is working as designed and there is not a charging complaint, exchanging the CCU
will not eliminate the problem and is therefore not permitted.
Please inform the customer that there is no operational problem with the vehicle, and that a software
update is expected in March 2026. The vehicle should be released back to the customer, and it
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should be documented in the repair order so that the customer was informed of the situation.
If a customer refuses to pick up his/her vehicle, the area team should be contacted immediately.
Vehicles should not sit at the dealership awaiting the software update.
Note for BMW Roadside Assistance:
The fault may occur at home or public charging stations. In this case:
Disconnect the charging cable
Secure the vehicle and allow it to go to sleep, then start it again
The customer may drive to the workshop without assistance to receive the new I-level.
PARTS INFORMATION
Note: Do not replace any parts, as it does not provide a remedy and is therefore not permitted.
CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks, concurrently by the State-specific Emissions Warranty (dependent on the vehicle’s model year, state
of registration and its inclusion on the model-specific list of covered components).
Repair Code:
6144023700
CCU Combined Charging Unit control unit (Hybrid/Evehicle) Loose
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor
Operation
00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as needed:
61 00 006*
Or:
00 58 500*
Description
Labor Allowance
Carrying out vehicle test (Main work)
As applicable
Carrying out vehicle test (Plusposition)
As applicable
Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system /
recharging vehicle battery
As applicable
Carrying out vehicle diagnosis, ABL (Work time)
WT FRU
Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate
2 FRU
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of
00 00 006, or exclude (including 61 21 528) when the Vehicle Test is included in another repair.
Claim Repair Comments
Reference the SIB number and the issue (briefly) in the technician’s RO notes, and in the claim comments (For example:
B61 22 25 CCU software update release pending), unless otherwise required by State law.
(*) Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable procedure for
documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis work time (WT), job/repair
work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select
the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units”
button and enter a flat rate labor
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“Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.
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