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SIB 12 05 14: Engine no-start
Engine no-start on N20 engines (2012–2013); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148307 · May 2014 · also written SI B12 05 14, B120514
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.
N20/N26: Engine Fails to Run on Repeated Cold Start. The engine turns over but does not start on a repeat cold-starting attempt.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 05 14 Also written: SI B12 05 14, B120514, 12 05 14, SIB-12-05-14, SI B120514 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10148307 |
| Document IDs filed | 120514 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328i, 528i, X1 SAV, Z4 |
| Model years | 2012–2013 |
| Chassis | E84, E89, E92, E93, F10, F30 |
| Engines | N20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Starter Assembly 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.