BMW 128I 2006–2014 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin B611026 · NHTSA communication 11031570 · issued Apr 23, 2026
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2006–2014
model years
28
vehicle entries
Official summary
While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, Vehicle test, and/or Programming procedure- the BMW Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive. As a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: Headlights including the high beams, and/or taillights are not turning on or off Interior lights are not turning on Turn indicators are not working Instrument cluster indicator lights stay on The IHKA climate control system is not working Power windows are not working Folding mirrors are not working, and/or a Functional remote-contr
Vehicles covered
- 2010 BMW 128I
- 2011 BMW 128I
- 2012 BMW 128I
- 2013 BMW 128I
- 2006 BMW 330I
- 2007 BMW 330I
- 2008 BMW 330I
- 2009 BMW 330I
- 2010 BMW 330I
- 2011 BMW 330I
- 2013 BMW X1
- 2014 BMW X1
- 2010 BMW X5
- 2007 BMW X5 Sav
- 2008 BMW X5 Sav
- 2009 BMW X5 Sav
- 2010 BMW X5 Sav
- 2011 BMW X5 Sav
- 2012 BMW X5 Sav
- 2013 BMW X5 Sav
- 2012 BMW X6 Sac
- 2013 BMW X6 Sac
- 2014 BMW X6 Sac
- 2010 BMW Z4
- 2011 BMW Z4
- 2012 BMW Z4
- 2013 BMW Z4
- 2014 BMW Z4
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.