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SIB 12 15 14: Transmission service information

Transmission service information on N52/N54/N55 engines (2010–2013); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147236 · Sep 2015 · also written SI B12 15 14, B121514

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.

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 14 dated August 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N55 with Double-Clutch Transmission: Idle Fluctuates when Stopped.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 15 14
Also written: SI B12 15 14, B121514, 12 15 14, SIB-12-15-14, SI B121514
NHTSA ID10056707, 10148217, 10147236 (revisions)
Document IDs filed121514, B121514, SIB-12-15-14
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Aug 2014)
Models1 Series, 135i
Model years2010–2013
ChassisE82, E88
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Engine
Power Train
Power Train › Automatic Transmission

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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