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SIB 01 08 18: Airbag fault codes

Airbag fault codes on BMW I01 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10249438 · Jan 2024 · also written SI B01 08 18, B010818

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.

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 01 08 18
Also written: SI B01 08 18, B010818, 01 08 18, SIB-01-08-18, SI B010818
NHTSA ID10249438
Document IDs filedB010818
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI3
Model years2014–2016
ChassisI01
EnginesElectric, W20
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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