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SIB 12 09 16: Catalytic converter check engine light
Catalytic converter check engine light on N20 engines (2011–2018); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147531 · Jul 2016 · also written SI B12 09 16, B120916
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 - The Service Engine Soon Light is On with DME Fault 118602 Stored. The Service Engine Soon light is on (MIL) with only the following oxygen sensor fault stored.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 09 16 Also written: SI B12 09 16, B120916, 12 09 16, SIB-12-09-16, SI B120916 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151253, 10147531 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B120916 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2016) |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i, M240i, X3, X4 |
| Model years | 2011–2018 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F07, F10, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | N20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor |
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.