Service Bulletin

2024 BMW i4, i5, i7 Auxiliary Heater Delivery Stop SIB 64 06 25

BMW has issued a Delivery Stop (SIB 64 06 25) for certain 2024 i4, i5, and i7 vehicles due to a faulty electric auxiliary heater. This bulletin outlines the required repair before customer delivery.

ByAhmet Topcu — Founder & Editor-in-ChiefAutomated summary2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW i5 — BMW i5 auxiliary heater fault
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Why This Matters

BMW AG has identified that a faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in certain 2024 BMW i4 (G26), i5 (G60), and i7 (G70) vehicles. This issue could lead to the failure of the electric auxiliary heater, impacting the vehicle's heating system.

Important Warnings and Delivery Stop Information

BMW has issued a Delivery Stop, effective May 16, 2025, for a small number of Model Year 2024 BMW vehicles produced between October 10, 2023, and December 14, 2023. This Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 64 06 25 (Revision 1) replaces the previously issued SI B64 06 25 dated June 2025.

Critical directives for dealers and owners include:

  • "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."

Important Warning for Working on High-Voltage (HV) Systems:

Repairs involving High-Voltage (HV) battery components or systems must only be performed by properly trained personnel who have completed all applicable HV Technical Training Courses. Working on HV systems without proper qualification can result in severe injury or vehicle damage. Additional safety information is detailed in Repair Instruction 61 00... "Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles".

For Generation 4 vehicles, technicians without HV certification may remove HV components (e.g., EH Heater, EKK Compressor, EME Control Unit) after the HV system is disabled and the "Blitz" - lightning bolt icon is displayed in the instrument cluster. However, for Generation 5 vehicles, specific training is required for any HV component work, and non-HV certified technicians are not permitted to work on the high voltage system.

High Voltage Battery removal and rework can ONLY be performed by a High-voltage Certified Technician with a HV Battery Certification level corresponding to the specific Electric or Hybrid vehicle. Required training courses include ST2324 High Voltage Drivetrain Systems, ST2205 Generation 5 High-voltage class, ST2006 SP44 HV Battery, ST1825 Alternative Drive Part 2, and ST2325 for High Voltage Battery Systems.

Symptoms of a Faulty Electric Auxiliary Heater

The primary symptom of this issue is the failure of the electric auxiliary heater itself. Owners may notice a lack of heating performance in the vehicle's interior.

Repair Procedure Summary

The correction for the BMW i5 auxiliary heater fault involves replacing the electric auxiliary heater. Dealers are instructed to follow Repair Instruction 64 12 821, titled "Replacing the electric auxiliary heater," to perform this repair.

This procedure ensures the faulty component is exchanged for a new, properly functioning one. The repair is considered mobile-friendly and Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) friendly.

Required Tools or Parts

To address the BMW i5 auxiliary heater fault, the following parts are required:

  • Part Number: 64 12 5B36BF9
    • Description: Electric instantaneous water heater
    • Quantity: 1
  • Part Number: 83 19 5A32851
    • Description: HT-12 Antifreeze RTU (Bulk DN = 1/10 Liter) (Pre-mix)
    • Quantity: As required

Additional materials such as fluids, lubricants, one-time use screws, nuts, and seals may also be required, as specified in ISTA repair instructions or the Electronic Parts Catalog.

Owner Action

If you own a 2024 BMW i4, i5, or i7, your vehicle may be subject to this Delivery Stop. BMW is not notifying consumers directly for Delivery Stops, so it is crucial to check with your dealer. Vehicles requiring this campaign will show an "Open" status when checked in systems like AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

If your vehicle is affected, the repair will be performed by an authorized BMW dealer free of charge under the terms of the Delivery Stop. The repair involves replacing the electric auxiliary heater, as outlined in SIB 64 06 25. Ensure the repair is completed before taking delivery of a new vehicle or at your next service appointment for vehicles already delivered.

NHTSA ID: 11019570

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BMW SIB 64 06 25 about?
Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 64 06 25 is a Delivery Stop issued by BMW for certain 2024 i4, i5, and i7 vehicles. It addresses a faulty electric auxiliary heater that needs to be replaced before customer delivery or at the next service visit.
Which BMW models are affected by the auxiliary heater fault?
The Delivery Stop affects specific 2024 BMW i4 (G26), i5 (G60), and i7 (G70) models produced between October 10, 2023, and December 14, 2023. These vehicles may experience a BMW i5 auxiliary heater fault.
What is the repair for the BMW i5 auxiliary heater fault?
The repair for the BMW i5 auxiliary heater fault involves replacing the electric auxiliary heater. BMW dealers will follow Repair Instruction 64 12 821 to perform this service.
Can I drive my vehicle if it's under a Delivery Stop?
If your vehicle is subject to a Delivery Stop, BMW explicitly states, "Do not deliver to a customer... until the vehicle is repaired." For vehicles already delivered, the repair should be performed at the next service opportunity. It's best to contact your dealer immediately if you believe your vehicle is affected.
Will I be charged for the repair?
No, the repair for the faulty electric auxiliary heater, as outlined in SIB 64 06 25, will be performed free of charge by an authorized BMW dealer.

What BMW i5 owners report

Counted from the records in our database across 3 model years.

31
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
70
Service bulletins
6
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported

The 2024 model year

21 complaints, the 1st most of 3 model years on file. Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 10 recalls on file.

Engine, the system this article covers, accounts for 2 of 31 complaints (6%), including 1 for 2024.

Complaints by model year

Model years with the most complaints for the BMW i5
202421
20258
20262

Most-reported systems

  1. Service Brakes — 13
  2. Electrical System — 10
  3. Forward Collision Avoidance — 7
  4. Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — 5
  5. Hydraulic — 4

Latest recalls for the 2024 model year

  • 26V422000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Jul 2026)
  • 26V096000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
  • 25V395000 — Electrical System (Jul 2025)
All 2024 recalls →Read owner complaints →

Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.

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