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NHTSA 10162396: N52T / N55 with 8HP45

N52T / N55 with 8HP45 on N55 engines (2010–2013); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162396 · Jul 2019

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.

N52T / N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response. A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10162396
NHTSA ID10162396
Document IDs filed121712
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 5, X3, X5, X6
Model years2010–2013
ChassisE60, E70, E71, F07, F10, F25
EnginesN55
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

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.

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