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SIB 01 09 14: Seat software update

Seat software update on BMW E46/E60/E61/E85 and other models (2006–2012); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148018 · Sep 2014 · also written SI B01 09 14, B010914

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.

SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in its entirety, the content has been completely updated.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 01 09 14
Also written: SI B01 09 14, B010914, 01 09 14, SIB-01-09-14, SI B010914
NHTSA ID10056703, 10148018 (revisions)
Document IDs filed010914, SIB-01-09-14
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335d, 335i, 5 Series, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, M3, M5, Z4
Model years2006–2012
ChassisE46, E60, E61, E85, E86, E90, E91, E92, E93, F07, F10, F30
EnginesM54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N62, N63, S54, S65, S85
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Air Bags › Frontal
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-inactive
Equipment
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

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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