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SIB 12 06 15: Fault codes
Fault codes on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147596 · Jan 2015 · also written SI B12 06 15, B120615
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.
SUBJECT DME Erroneous Super-knocking Faults.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 06 15 Also written: SI B12 06 15, B120615, 12 06 15, SIB-12-06-15, SI B120615 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147596 |
| Document IDs filed | 120615 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | I8 |
| Model years | 2014–2016 |
| Chassis | I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Fuel System Gasoline › Fuel Injection 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.
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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.