2025 BMW Flywheel Delivery Stop SIB 11 09 24

BMW AG has announced a 2025 BMW flywheel delivery stop, designated as Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 11 09 24. This action affects a limited number of Model Year 2025 BMW vehicles produced between September 25, 2024, and November 4, 2024. The delivery stop, effective November 14, 2024, is in response to a potential issue with the flywheel.

This bulletin serves as an urgent notification to dealerships, preventing the sale or delivery of affected vehicles until the necessary repairs are completed. Owners awaiting delivery of a new 2025 BMW vehicle should be aware of this situation.

What is a Delivery Stop?

A delivery stop is a measure taken by a manufacturer to prevent the sale or delivery of new, certified pre-owned, or used vehicles that have an identified issue requiring a repair. Unlike a typical recall, which often involves vehicles already in customer hands, a delivery stop primarily impacts vehicles still in dealer inventory or transit. The purpose is to ensure that all vehicles meet safety and quality standards before reaching the customer.

Important Warnings for Dealers and Owners

BMW has issued strict instructions regarding vehicles subject to this delivery stop. The bulletin explicitly states:

"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 no affected vehicle can be released to a customer until the flywheel issue is resolved. Furthermore, any replacement parts related to this issue are also subject to the delivery stop and cannot be used or sold independently.

Checking Your Vehicle's Status

Vehicles requiring this campaign will show an "Open" status when checked in BMW's internal systems, including AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary, or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. Dealers can access a list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS as of November 15, 2024.

What Owners Should Do

If you have a 2025 BMW X5, X7, 3 Series, or 5 Series on order or are considering purchasing one from the affected production period, it is advisable to contact your BMW dealership. They can check the status of specific vehicles using the VIN to confirm if it is subject to the 2025 BMW flywheel delivery stop and when the necessary repairs are expected to be completed.

BMW has indicated that the SIB 11 09 24 bulletin will be updated as additional information regarding the repair procedure becomes available. Owners should stay in communication with their dealer for the latest updates.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11010888