Home › Service bulletins › SIB 12 03 18
SIB 12 03 18: Exhaust service information
Exhaust service information on B46/B48/B58 engines (2016–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153743 · Jan 2019 · also written SI B12 03 18, B120318
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.
No audible difference in exhaust with m performance power and sound kit.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 03 18 Also written: SI B12 03 18, B120318, 12 03 18, SIB-12-03-18, SI B120318 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10142926, 10153743 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B120318 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jan 2018) |
| Models | 340i, 430i, 440i, 540i |
| Model years | 2016–2018 |
| Chassis | F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, G30, G31 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System |
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 F32 repair costs G30 repair costs All B46/B48 bulletins All B58 bulletins
Related bulletins
- SIB 11 07 16 Diesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged Diesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 and other models (2011–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Apr 2020
- SIB 11 03 20 Turbocharger check engine light Turbocharger check engine light on B46/B48 engines (2019–2021); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Nov 2020
- SIB 18 01 18 Exhaust flap rattle Exhaust flap rattle on B58 engines (2012–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Aug 2019
- SIB 16 01 19 Engine no-start Engine no-start on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jan 2019
- SIB 18 03 10 Diesel particulate filter check engine light Diesel particulate filter check engine light on BMW E46/E60/E70/E90 and other models (2006–2017); BMW shared service information. Service bulletin · Feb 2017
- SIB 18 01 17 Diesel particulate filter check engine light Diesel particulate filter check engine light on BMW E46/E60/E70/E90 and other models (2006–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Feb 2017
Before you pay: check your VIN for recalls
Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a warranty extension. Our free recall check lists NHTSA recalls for your car's model and year.
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.