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NHTSA 10030612: Fuel tank leak check software update
Fuel tank leak check software update on BMW E53/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2008); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10030612 · May 2009
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. Software error in the DME for the tank leak diagnostic system. Models E60, E61 (5 series); E70 (X5); E71 (X6); E82, E88 (1 series); E83 (X3); E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 series).
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10030612 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10030612 |
| Document IDs filed | SB-12-01-09 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X3 SAV, X5, X5 SAV, X6 |
| Model years | 2006–2008 |
| Chassis | E53, E60, E61, E70, E71, E82, E83, E88, E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N52, N54, N55, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine Fuel System Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.