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SIB 12 17 12: Transmission service information
Transmission service information on BMW E60/E70/E71/F07 and other models (2007–2014); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150068 · Jun 2013 · also written SI B12 17 12, B121712
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.
A customer may complain of a delay in engine response after decelerating at low road speeds and then reaccelerating. This can occur when the transmission remains in a high gear due to a delay in the transmission downshifting.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 17 12 Also written: SI B12 17 12, B121712, 12 17 12, SIB-12-17-12, SI B121712 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10052618, 10150068 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 121712, SIB-12-17-12 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2013) |
| Models | 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 5, X3, X5, X5 SAV, X6, X6 SAV |
| Model years | 2007–2014 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, E71, F07, F10, F25 |
| Engines | M57, N20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| 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.