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SIB 12 05 21: EGR valve vibration
EGR valve vibration on BMW G11/G12 models (2016–2021); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10204621 · Jul 2021 · also written SI B12 05 21, B120521
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.
After programming the vehicle's electrical system Integration level I-level to 20-11-5xx or 21-03-5xx, the following complaints may occur: Longitudinal fore and aft jerking in vehicle, Longitudinal vibrations in vehicle, Jerking during gearshift.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 05 21 Also written: SI B12 05 21, B120521, 12 05 21, SIB-12-05-21, SI B120521 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10204621 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB120521 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M760i |
| Model years | 2016–2021 |
| Chassis | G11, G12 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N63, N74 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train › Manual Transmission › Internal › Gears |
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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