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SIB 12 18 10: Check engine light software update
Check engine light software update on BMW E60/E61/E90/E92 and other models (2008–2011); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037052 · Aug 2010 · also written SI B12 18 10, B121810
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.
BMW: There is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 18 10 Also written: SI B12 18 10, B121810, 12 18 10, SIB-12-18-10, SI B121810 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10037051, 10037052 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-12-18-10 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 3 Series, 5 Series, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2008–2011 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, E90, E92, E93, E70, E71 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling › 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.
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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.