2025 BMW 5/7 Series, i5, M5 Parking Brake Actuator Delivery Stop

Important Warnings for Owners and Dealers

BMW has issued a critical advisory regarding vehicles affected by this Delivery Stop. Dealers are instructed: "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."

This means that any new, certified pre-owned, or used 2025 BMW i5, 5 Series, 7 Series, or M5 vehicle identified under this Delivery Stop cannot be sold or delivered until the necessary repair has been completed. This measure ensures that vehicles are safe and fully functional before reaching customers.

Symptoms and Warning Messages

Owners of affected 2025 BMW models, including the 2025 BMW i5 parking brake actuator issue, may encounter a specific Check Control message on their dashboard. This message states: "Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Must be checked by the Service Partner."

This warning indicates that the parking brake system is not operating correctly. While the vehicle may still be held by the unaffected side of the parking brake and the transmission lock, the primary parking brake function is compromised. This issue is directly related to the manufacturing error in the parking brake actuator.

The Cause of the Problem

The root cause of this issue is a manufacturing error within the parking brake actuator itself. Specifically, a failed weld prevents the actuator from properly engaging or disengaging the parking brake. This defect impacts the reliable operation of the parking brake system in the affected 2025 BMW i5 and other models.

Repair Procedure Summary

To address the 2025 BMW i5 parking brake actuator problem and similar issues in other models, the prescribed correction involves replacing the faulty component. The repair procedure, detailed in REP 34 52 162, requires technicians to replace the right parking brake actuator. This ensures that the parking brake system can function as intended, eliminating the "Parking brake failed" warning and restoring full functionality.

Required Parts

To perform the repair for Delivery Stop SIB 34 01 25, the following parts are required:

• 34 20 8 843 108: Repair kit EMF actuator right (Quantity: 1)
• 34 20 8 846 401: Repair kit O-ring (Quantity: 1)

Claim Information

Reimbursement for this repair will be processed through standard claim procedures. The repair code for this action is 0034130300. Depending on whether the vehicle is being prepared for delivery or is already in the workshop for this specific action, different labor operations apply:

• For completion before first vehicle delivery or when already in workshop: Labor Operation 00 78 559 (Renew right EMF actuator) with a labor allowance of 3 FRU.
• When the vehicle arrives specifically for this action: Labor Operation 00 78 050 (Renew right EMF actuator) with a labor allowance of 5 FRU.

What Owners Should Do

If you own a 2025 BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, i5, or M5 model and are concerned about the 2025 BMW i5 parking brake actuator issue, you can check your vehicle's status. Vehicles requiring this campaign will show as "Open" when checked in AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry systems. BMW AG issued this Delivery Stop, SIB 34 01 25, effective February 21, 2025, for vehicles produced between January 13, 2025, and February 4, 2025. It is recommended to contact your authorized BMW Service Partner to confirm if your vehicle is affected and to schedule the necessary repair.

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Source: NHTSA ID: 11016432