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NHTSA 10051899: Instrument cluster failure

Instrument cluster failure on BMW E82/E83/E88/F25 models (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10051899 · Jan 2013

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.

Instrument cluster display is intermittently inoperative. BMW F25, and F30 models.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10051899
NHTSA ID10051899
Document IDs filedSB-62-03-13
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, X3, X3 SAV
Model years2006–2013
ChassisE82, E83, E88, F25
EnginesM54, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

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.