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SIB 12 12 18: Drive warning CCM messages

Drive warning CCM messages on BMW F15/F30/F85 models (2016–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10138379 · Apr 2018 · also written SI B12 12 18, B121218

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.

DRIVE WARNING CCM MESSAGES: Check Control Massages (CCM) displayed:

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 12 18
Also written: SI B12 12 18, B121218, 12 12 18, SIB-12-12-18, SI B121218
NHTSA ID10138379
Document IDs filedB121218
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330e, X5, X5 M
Model years2016–2018
ChassisF15, F30, F85
EnginesB46/B48, N20, N55, N57, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Engine
Power Train

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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