Home › Service bulletins › SIB 09 02 18
SIB 09 02 18: New ECU validation needed after replacing certain control modules
New ECU validation needed after replacing certain control modules on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2016–2021); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10179748 · Aug 2020 · also written SI B09 02 18, B090218
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.
NEW ECU VALIDATION NEEDED AFTER REPLACING CERTAIN CONTROL MODULES: With introduction of the new Headunit HU-H3 (MGU Media Graphics Unit), there is a new protection mechanism against tampering.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 09 02 18 Also written: SI B09 02 18, B090218, 09 02 18, SIB-09-02-18, SI B090218 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10152655, 10179748 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B090218 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Nov 2018) |
| Models | 330e, 330i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 840i, B7 ALPINA, M2, M340i, M5, M550i, M760i, M8, M8 GRAN, M850i, X3, X4, X5, X6, X6 M, X7, Z4 |
| Model years | 2016–2021 |
| Chassis | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20, G21, G29, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13, F30, F34, F87, F90, F91, F92, F93, F96, F97, F98 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N55, N63, N74, S55, S58, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 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.
More for these cars
F30 repair costs G01 repair costs G05 repair costs G20 repair costs G30 repair costs All B46/B48 bulletins All B57 bulletins All B58 bulletins All N55 bulletins All N63 bulletins All N74 bulletins All S55 bulletins All S58 bulletins All S63 bulletins
Related bulletins
- SIB 01 21 18 Oil consumption service information Oil consumption service information on BMW E60/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2007–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jun 2021
- SIB 11 02 08 VANOS reduced power VANOS reduced power on BMW E46/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2020
- SIB 17 03 20 Coolant line leak Coolant line leak on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2018–2020); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · May 2020
- SIB 11 11 18 VANOS replacement VANOS replacement on BMW G11/G12 models (2016–2017); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Jan 2019
- SIB 12 06 26 Fault codes software update Fault codes software update on BMW G05/G06 models (2023–2026); BMW released a software update. Service campaign · Jun 2026
- SIB 01 05 20 EGR cooler warranty extension EGR cooler warranty extension on B46/B48/B47/B58/N20/N47/N55/N57/N63 engines (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Aug 2025
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.