NHTSA ID Number: 11027774
Manufacturer Communication Number: B612425
TSB/Document Date: 2026-01-23
Summary
A limited number of 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process;this could lead to a premature battery failure. The 48 V battery may fail, triggering a corresponding Check Control message.
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TSB/Document ID: B612425
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2026-01-03
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: 0061410900
Communication Type: Service Campaign
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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SIB 61 24 25
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE 48 V BATTERY
2026-01-02
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY
MODEL
E-Series
G60
G70
Model Description
5 Series Sedan
7 Series Sedan
Production Date
Affected Option Code
Sept. 3 – Oct. 10, 2025
1CE
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR,
AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry
Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. You can see a list of affected
vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.
SITUATION
A limited number of 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process;
this could lead to a premature battery failure.
The 48 V battery may fail, triggering a corresponding Check Control message.
CORRECTION
Replace the 48 V battery.
PROCEDURE
Replace the 48 V battery as described in the repair instructions - Replacing 48-V battery - with registering
battery replacement - 61 21 007 | REP-REP-P-6121007-G60 - V.3.
In most cases, loose, corroded or improperly torqued threaded connections lead to component damage.
Please follow the steps below:
When renewing any battery, the procedures in the repair instructions must be followed
Do not use force when disconnecting terminal covers from the battery
Do not pull on the ground cables
Do not place any tools under the terminal clip to lever (pry) off the terminal cover
Use a torque wrench and set tightening torque in accordance with repair instructions
Use the battery size (capacity) installed standard upon battery replacement
Delete fault code entries associated with battery replacement
Clean the contact surfaces and have them checked by a second technician
Screws or nuts of the threaded connections must always be tightened to the specified torque
If possible, have a second person check the torque
Always update software on newly installed 48 V vehicle batteries
Perform battery registrations after diagnosis and after a new battery is installed
Warning: Follow repair instructions and ensure all battery cables are fastened with the correct nut at
the specified torque.
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Note: Damage to the 48 V battery electronics can occur if it is disconnected from the on-board electrical
system while active! Only activate the 48 V electrical system when the 48 V battery is fully installed
(connected).
Note: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the
latest software.
Always connect a BMW-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10) when performing
programming.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to CenterNet / TIS / Technical Documentation /
Programming and Diagnostics / Programming Documentation.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use and Invoice the part numbers listed below.
Part Number
61 21 5 B67 379
61 21 5 A30 BD9
Description
48 V battery
48 V battery vent hose
Quantity
1
1
Additionally, other materials and small parts that are not specified above, such as fluids, lubricants (in
sublet), one-time use screws, nuts, and seals, which must be replaced or installed (according to the ISTA
repair instructions/ETK/AIR), are to be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalog, and/or other approved
BMW Group’s resources according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the
Repair Code listed in this bulletin.
CLAIM INFORMATION
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more programming and encoding Technical Campaign
repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be invoiced one time.
After replacing the Affected Vehicle’s 48 V battery, select this open Technical Campaign to perform and submit for
updating the vehicle to the required I-level, or higher when applicable (Includes labor operation codes 00 00 006/556,
61 21 528 and 61 00 730).
Please be sure to also perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels) as required by
the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any remaining open programming and encoding Campaign repairs as
outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package
information below, and the part numbers listed above.
Repair
Code:
0061410900
G60 G70 Replacing 48 V battery
Below are the special flat rate labor operation code choices for this action.
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer (New in-stock/No in-service date), or the
vehicle is already in the workshop for another reason and/or repair.
Work Package
#1
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Operation
00 79 604
Description (Plusposition)
Labor Allowance
Replacing and registering the 48 V
battery, program, and encode the
17 FRU (All)
vehicle control units, includes Carrying
out vehicle
testBMW
(00 00of
556/61
21America,
528)
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Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center, and this Service Action shows open (No other Main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit).
Work Package
#2
Labor
Operation
Description (Main work)
Labor Allowance
00 79 083
Replacing and registering the 48 V
battery, program, and encode the
vehicle control units, includes Carrying
out vehicle test (00 00 556/61 21 528)
18 FRU (540i All, 740i All)
19 FRU (530i All)
Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission and reimbursement. Also, only
one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Reference the SIB number, the issue (briefly), and the work package (WP) number performed in the technician’s RO notes,
and in the claim comments (For example: B61 24 25 Replace the 48 V Battery WP 1), unless otherwise required by State
law.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding – Additional Work (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This procedure automatically reprograms and encodes any vehicle control modules that do not have the latest software Ilevel.
If one or more control modules fail during the reprogramming procedure, claim the required consequential
repair work procedures to address this issue (including performing the IRAP Control Unit Recovery first as
required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the Repair Code in this bulletin together with the corresponding labor
operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that applies.
Please explain the additional work procedures that were performed (The why and the what) on the repair order and in the
claim comments.
For covered repairs that address control module failures that occurred prior to performing this
reprogramming procedure, claim this work with the appliable Repair Code listed in AIR together with the
corresponding labor operation codes and their flat rate unit (FRU) allowance(s), including the diagnosis* that
applies.
(*) 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.
Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This Service Action repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim
this item under the Defect Code noted above as follows:
Sublet Code 2 - Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.
Please refer to SI F for additional information.
FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
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Parts Feedback
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To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department
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