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SIB 61 09 26
DELIVERY STOP: BATTERY MANAGEMENT ELECTRONICS
2026-05-04
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B61 09 26 dated April 2026.
What’s New:
Parts Information updated
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
G05
G09

Model Description
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (PHEV)
BMW XM Sports Activity Vehicle (PHEV)

Production Date
May 3, 2025 – August 18, 2025
July 19, 2025 – August 19, 2025

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. As of April 3, 2026, you can see a
list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS.

SITUATION
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 2, 2026) on certain Model Year 2026 BMW vehicles that
were produced between May 3, 2025, and August 19, 2025.
Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop,
until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery
Stop.
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.

CAUSE
An error in the SME can lead to an interruption in communication.

CORRECTION
Replace the SME.

PROCEDURE
Warning!
Note: Safety related information is found in Repair Instruction 61 00… “Observe safety instructions
when handling electric vehicles”.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Danger to
life due to electric shock! Therefore, all work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially
trained and technically experienced personnel. When working near high-voltage components (labelled

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accordingly by signs and/or an orange coating), disconnect the high-voltage system to protect the highvoltage components from damage.
For more information regarding the necessary Technical Training courses and High-voltage
qualifications that certify technicians to perform the various high-voltage operations on Hybrid and
Electric BMW vehicles, please refer to the BMW Technical Training bulletin SI B03 01 25 - HIGH
VOLTAGE TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS - APPLIED GUIDELINES FOR WORKING ON BMW
ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES.
Replace the SME per Repair Instructions 61 27 571 “Replacing battery management electronics (SME)
(Housing middle section removed) (after vehicle diagnosis) (FRU specification without programming /
encoding, see 61 00 ...)”
Important: Follow Functional Description (FUB) High-voltage battery unit: Repair process “FUB-HILHI-610059-A22 - V.14” for the proper BMU replacement procedure. Improper repair can cause failure
of the BMU or other High-voltage battery components. This FUB can be found in ISTA through the
following path: “Vehicle management / Troubleshooting / Function Structure / Powertrain / Hybrid
car / High Voltage Battery Unit”.

PARTS INFORMATION
G05
Part Number
07 14 8 845 501
64 50 7 911 467
33 32 6 775 040
07 14 6 884 435
33 12 7 607 158
26 10 7 882 970
18 30 5 A78 B15
07 11 9 906 089
07 14 5 A67 B87
07 11 9 906 938
07 12 9 904 865
61 27 8 837 306
61 27 8 858 065
61 27 8 697 233
61 27 8 882 634
61 27 8 858 064
61 27 8 858 063
61 27 8 697 234

Part Description
Hexagon bolt
Hexagon screw with washer
Hexagon screw with washer
Multi-purpose bolt ASA
Recessed nut repair kit, blue
Hexagon bolt
Clamp
Collar nut
Hexagon nut
Hexagon bolt with flange
Hexagon nut
Gasket
Sealing cap
Screw
Battery management electronics (seal included)
Seal for high-voltage battery
Seal for high-voltage battery
Screw

Quantity
8
6
2
4
1
3
1
2
1
6
2
1
3
52
1
1
1
74

G09
Part Number
64 50 7 911 467
07 14 8 845 501
64 53 9 284 018
64 53 9 284 850
64 53 9 284 019
64 53 9 284 020

Part Description
Hexagon screw with washer
Hexagon bolt
Sealing ring
Sealing ring
Sealing ring
Sealing ring

Quantity
8
8
1
1
1
1

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33 12 7 607 158
26 10 7 882 970
51 61 9 908 657
07 11 9 906 089
18 30 9 909 376
07 14 5 A67 B87
33 32 6 775 040
07 14 6 884 435
07 11 9 906 938
07 12 9 904 865
61 27 8 882 634
61 27 8 858 064
61 27 8 858 063
61 27 8 697 234
61 27 8 837 306
61 27 8 697 233
61 27 8 858 065

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Recessed nut repair kit, blue
Hexagon bolt
Hexagon bolt
Collar nut
Hexagon bolt
Hexagon nut
Hexagon screw with washer
Multi-purpose bolt ASA
Hexagon bolt with flange
Hexagon nut
Battery management electronics (seal included)
Seal for high-voltage battery
Seal for high-voltage battery
Screw
Gasket
Screw
Sealing cap

1
3
4
2
2
1
2
4
6
2
1
1
1
74
1
52
3

Sublet - Bulk Supply Material
Part Number
83 19 2 446 563

Description
Refrigerant R1234yf

Quantity
Sublet as
needed

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 resources according to the respective vehicle type. Invoiced these items separately under the
Repair Code listed in this bulletin.
Part Retention
Part Retention
The parts replaced to perform and submit for this repair procedure are the property of BMW NA.
Your center is responsible for the proper identification, storage, and documentation of these parts. They
must be held in a secure retention area until notification of claim payment is made by BMW NA.
If one or more of the replaced parts are requested to be returned, a corresponding Part Return tag
will be generated in S-Gate.
Any requested parts that are not received by the WPRC in accordance with Section 6 of the Warranty Policy
and Procedure Manual may be subject to debit.
For other questions or inquiries concerning this issue, please contact the WPRC via IDS or LiveChat.

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.

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After replacing the active front stabilizer, select this open Technical Campaign to claim 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 other open programming and encoding
Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
As determined by the above, reimbursement for this Action will be via normal claim entry utilizing the work
package information below performed with the part numbers listed above that apply.
Repair Code:

0061630900

G05 G09 PHEV Replacing battery management electronics
(SME)

Below are the special flat rate labor operation code choices for this action.
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg

#1

Labor Operation Description (Plus work)

Labor Allowance

00 79 777

Replace the battery management
electronics, program and encode
the vehicle control units, includes
Carrying out vehicle test (00 00
556/61 21 528), and extract,
evacuate and fill air conditioning
system

00 79 778

Replace the battery management
electronics (Programming and
encoding the vehicle control units 86 FRU (G05 X5
was performed in conjunction with xDrive50e),
another campaign/repair during 96 FRU (G09 BMW XM
the same workshop visit), and Label)
extract, evacuate and fill air
conditioning system

93 FRU (G05 X5
xDrive50e),
103 FRU (G09 BMW XM
Label)

Or:

#2

Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center, and this Action shows open (No other Main work will be
performed or claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg

#3

Labor Operation Description (Main work)

00 79 214

Replace the battery management
electronics, program and encode
the vehicle control units, includes
Carrying out vehicle test (00 00
006/61 21 528), and extract,
evacuate and fill air conditioning
system

Labor Allowance
95 FRU (G05 X5
xDrive50e),
105 FRU (G09 BMW XM
Label)

Or:

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#4

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00 79 215

Replace the battery management
electronics (Programming and
encoding the vehicle control units
87 FRU (G05 X5
was performed in conjunction with
xDrive50e), 98 FRU (G09
another campaign/repair during
BMW XM Label)
the same workshop visit), and
extract, evacuate and fill air
conditioning system

Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim submission/reimbursement
purposes. 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 09 26 Replace the battery
management electronics WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
Sublet – Bulk Supply Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code 4

Reimbursement for the supported repair-related bulk
supply materials amount (Do not use the BMW part
numbers for claim submission)

Up to $150.00

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk supply materials (BMW part
numbers) is at the dealer net (DN) price for the full or proportional quantities used plus your center’s
handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This Action’s 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 B01 29 16 for additional information.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
Warranty Feedback
Parts Feedback

To submit feedback for the technical topic of this bulletin: Submit your
feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
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ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal
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