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SIB 12 19 19: Instrument cluster warning message

Instrument cluster warning message on BMW E60/E61/E82/F01 and other models (2009–2017); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10161555 · May 2019 · also written SI B12 19 19, B121919

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.

Service Information May 2019 Engine Electrical Systems B12 19 19 Technical Service. On the affected vehicles a DME software error prevents the Check Control Message (CCM) "Low Engine Oil Level" to be displayed in instrument cluster (Kombi) when the engine oil level drops below the minimum level.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 19 19
Also written: SI B12 19 19, B121919, 12 19 19, SIB-12-19-19, SI B121919
NHTSA ID10161555
Document IDs filedB121919
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series M, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7, B7 ALPINA, M6
Model years2009–2017
ChassisE60, E61, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
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.

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