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NHTSA 11029012: Power train fault codes
Power train fault codes on B46/B48/B58 engines (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW over-the-air update · NHTSA ID 11029012 · Feb 2026
What it covers
BMW can deliver this update remotely. A BMW center can also install it.
It was determined that during start-up, there is a possibility that the vehicle cannot be put into gear. If this happens, a fault message will say “No drive position change possible.”
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 11029012 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11029012 |
| Document IDs filed | InVeh-InApp-Comm |
| Type | Over-the-air update |
| Date | |
| Models | 530i, 740i |
| Model years | 2017 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G30 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train |
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.