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January 1, 2021 Service bulletin

Battery does not charge with external charger and closed hood

BMW technical service bulletin B610121 for 2019-2021 BMW X5, 2019-2021 BMW 330I and 2017-2021 BMW 530I and others.

Bulletin number
B610121
Component
Structure: body: hood
Summary
BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER AND CLOSED HOOD: After the vehicle has been charged using a 12 V charger with the hood closed during a long stationary period, the 48 V battery may be totally discharged, and possible replacement is needed.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints in the body category.

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