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RECALL · BMW

High consumption while parked and failed update messages from the roof control unit (BMW iX)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
BMW iX electric with FZD-21 roof function centre
Period mentioned
Built from 2/1/2022 to 30/9/2025 (US bulletin)
Symptoms
The instrument cluster may show the energy management message about increased consumption while parked and the failed software upgrade message asking for a workshop visit.
Possible cause described
The roof function centre (FZD-21) sometimes fails to go to sleep and draws current while the car is parked; a remote software upgrade can then be aborted and the unit can become degraded. BMW reprograms the control units (service action SIB 61 16 26).
Check for the garage
Check with the VIN at a BMW workshop whether action SIB 61 16 26 is still open.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

Check with the VIN at a BMW workshop whether action SIB 61 16 26 is still open.

What are the symptoms?

The instrument cluster may show the energy management message about increased consumption while parked and the failed software upgrade message asking for a workshop visit.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
BMW
Engine / equipment
BMW iX electric with FZD-21 roof function centre
Period mentioned
Built from 2/1/2022 to 30/9/2025 (US bulletin)

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