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SIB 11 04 26: Engine failure

Engine failure on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2019–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11035500 · Jul 2026 · also written SI B11 04 26, B110426

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.

The manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 11 04 26
Also written: SI B11 04 26, B110426, 11 04 26, SIB-11-04-26, SI B110426
NHTSA ID11035500
Document IDs filedB110426
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models740i, 840i, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7
Model years2019–2021
ChassisG01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, F97, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B58, N63, S58
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Engine

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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