[CJPatel]

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Do you usually only drive short distances ?

The battery change is actually under a separate service bulletin "SIB 61 30 14" which gives N55, N57, N63T, S63, or N74 engines a new battery every 2nd oil service. (while under warranty)

N63 gets one every oil service. (while under warranty)

So ask the dealer to check it out.
Or put a decent charger on the car for a good few hours ( eg Ctek charger) if you only do shortish distances regularly.

Great suggestion, but I don't drive short distances, typically very long distances. Ironically, this occurred today after leaving the BMW dealership (Car was there 5 days for unrelated issues). When I left, I took the car to another shop and they swapped a cracked wheel for me, and then leaving there I got the first sign. I didn't think anything of it, until the it kept doing it. I called BMW they said its cause its cold out and your battery could be shot. I also called BMWNA and they said if I replace the battery and pay for it out of pocket, they will reimburse me after the recall stuff is completed.

Regarding Maintenance, I got screwed on that one since I'm not longer in warranty or Maintenance. Hopefully they'll cover it under the Recall, considering there's clearly a problem.

I do indeed have a CTEK charger' it's plugged into the Ferrari, which is parked at my parents house for the winter. Will have to see if I can park the BMW indoors there and swap the charger out... Will report back if I can manage.