Home › Service bulletins › SIB 12 13 13
SIB 12 13 13: Engine no-start
Engine no-start on N20/N52/N54/N55/N57/N62/N63 engines (2010–2013); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150066 · Jun 2013 · also written SI B12 13 13, B121313
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.
N55 Engine Does Not Start on First Attempt when Cold. The engine turns over but does not start on the first attempt. It will normally start on the second or third attempt, and no faults are stored in the DME.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 13 13 Also written: SI B12 13 13, B121313, 12 13 13, SIB-12-13-13, SI B121313 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10052612, 10150066 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 121313, SIB-12-13-13 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 5 Series, 528i, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Model years | 2010–2013 |
| Chassis | F10, E60, E61, F07 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Starter Assembly 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.
More for these cars
F10 repair costs All N20 bulletins All N52 bulletins All N54 bulletins All N55 bulletins All N63 bulletins
Related bulletins
- SIB 12 05 14 Engine no-start Engine no-start on N20 engines (2012–2013); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · May 2014
- SIB 01 01 22 Oil consumption class-action settlement Oil consumption class-action settlement on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jan 2026
- SIB 11 03 17 Timing chain warranty extension Timing chain warranty extension on BMW E84/E89/E92/E93 and other models (2011–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Oct 2021
- SIB 01 21 18 Oil consumption service information Oil consumption service information on BMW E60/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2007–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jun 2021
- SIB 11 01 20 Oil filter housing cracking Oil filter housing cracking on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jun 2021
- NHTSA 10162416 VANOS reduced power VANOS reduced power on N54 engines (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2019
Before you pay: check your VIN for recalls
Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a warranty extension. Our free recall check lists NHTSA recalls for your car's model and year.
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.