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SIB 61 23 25
PHEV – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH FAULT 0318E2 STORED AFTER
CHARGING
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) is triggered and 0318E2 AC charging, charging electronics 1,
component protection: Overload current on AC side fault may be stored during AC charging Level 1
(120 VAC).
Note: Despite the fault memory entry (and the malfunction indicator lamp), the AC charging process will
continue operating as designed and there is no related drivability complaint.
Affected PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) vehicles with CCU-03 (7.4 kW combined charging unit).

CAUSE
A non-genuine BMW Level 1 (120 V) HV charger is used for AC charging is identified as the cause and the
vehicle is operating as designed.
While the CCU in the vehicle is limited to a charge current of 12 A, some “aftermarket” chargers allow a
charge current of 16 A. This overload current is detected by the CCU and reported in the form of the fault
memory entry and triggers the 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 code 0318E2
3. Follow the recommendations in the notes below to inform the customer

Note:

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Until ISTA I-level 26-03-500 “software upgrade” is available, this issue (malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) and fault 0318E2) can occur multiple times if the customer continues to use a higher output
non-BMW Level 1 (120VAC) charger.
Although AC charging will continue working as designed, the charging rate should be adjusted to 12
A, or they can upgrade to Level 2 (240 VAC) charger. Exchanging the CCU will not eliminate the
problem and is therefore not permitted.
It is generally recommended that the customer use the genuine Level 1 (120 VAC) BMW charger
supplied with the vehicle (Flexible Fast Charger - FFC) or upgrade to a Level 2 (240 VAC) FFC 14-50
adapter or hard wire BMW Wall Box or equivalent, if possible, to avoid the overcurrent condition that
sets the fault and triggers the MIL.
If the customer chooses to continue to use the non-BMW Level 1 (120 VAC charger with the higher
current, it is recommended they limit the charge current strength in the vehicle iDrive menu
charging settings to the maximum effective charge current strength of the vehicle is 12 A until the Ilevel …26-03-500 software upgrade is available.
Please inform the customer that:

There is no operational problem with the vehicle
That a software update is expected in March 2026

The vehicle should be released back to the customer, and it 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.

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

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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 23 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 operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the
“Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.
FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your
Technical Feedback
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
Warranty Feedback
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
Parts Feedback
ticket to the Parts Department

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