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SIB 12 13 20: Replace all the ignition coils
Replace all the ignition coils on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2016–2021); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10187474 · Jan 2021 · also written SI B12 13 20, B121320
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.
REPLACE ALL THE IGNITION COILS: The ignition coils may not have been produced to specifications which could lead to irregular running of the engine.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 13 20 Also written: SI B12 13 20, B121320, 12 13 20, SIB-12-13-20, SI B121320 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10186214, 10187474 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B121320 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2020) |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 840i, B7 ALPINA, M550i, M760i, M8 GRAN, M850i, X5, X6, X6 M, X7 |
| Model years | 2016–2021 |
| Chassis | G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G30, F96, G31, F91, F92, F93 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Electrical System › Ignition › Coil Engine 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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