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SIB 12 01 19: Software

Software on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2018); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153741 · Jan 2019 · also written SI B12 01 19, B120119

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.

Service action: Program the digital motor electronics (DME). In the DME control unit software.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 01 19
Also written: SI B12 01 19, B120119, 12 01 19, SIB-12-01-19, SI B120119
NHTSA ID10153741
Document IDs filedB120119
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i, M240i
Model years2012–2018
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software

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.