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SIB 12 06 23: Exhaust fault codes

Exhaust fault codes on B58/N63 engines (2021–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10242884 · Sep 2023 · also written SI B12 06 23, B120623

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.

The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in theDME: 034D63 - Exhaust switchable cam follower, system: continuous deactivation, maximum number of switchingerrors exceeded 035601 - Exhaust switchable cam follower 1, electrical: cable break 035604 - Exhaust switchable cam follower 2, electrical: cable break 034BBF - Exhaust s

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 06 23
Also written: SI B12 06 23, B120623, 12 06 23, SIB-12-06-23, SI B120623
NHTSA ID10242884
Document IDs filedB120623
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6, X7
Model years2021–2024
ChassisG05, G06, G07
EnginesB58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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.

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