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SIB 12 11 16: Software failure
Software failure on N55 engines (2006–2013); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151255 · Apr 2016 · also written SI B12 11 16, B121116
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.
Part number: 12 14 8 618 483.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 11 16 Also written: SI B12 11 16, B121116, 12 11 16, SIB-12-11-16, SI B121116 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151255 |
| Document IDs filed | B121116 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 325i, 328i, 330i, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, X5, X5 M, X6 |
| Model years | 2006–2013 |
| Chassis | E46, E70, E71, E90, E91, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment |
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.