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SIB 12 10 14: Check engine light

Check engine light on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2015); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10056093 · Jun 2014 · also written SI B12 10 14, B121014

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.

There is no drivability issues, or functionality, or emissions-related problems of check engine lamp (cel), due to an intermittent cel being illuminated. Model I01 (I3).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 10 14
Also written: SI B12 10 14, B121014, 12 10 14, SIB-12-10-14, SI B121014
NHTSA ID10148093, 10056093 (revisions)
Document IDs filed121014, SIB-12-10-14
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jun 2014)
ModelsI3
Model years2014–2015
ChassisI01
EnginesElectric, W20
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
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.

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