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SIB 12 22 11: Engine service information

Engine service information on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2010–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10044288 · May 2013 · also written SI B12 22 11, B122211

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.

The engine malfunction due to excessive temperatures occurring because of vapors forming in fuel systems.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 22 11
Also written: SI B12 22 11, B122211, 12 22 11, SIB-12-22-11, SI B122211
NHTSA ID10044288
Document IDs filedSI-B-12-22-11
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 6 Series
Model years2010–2011
ChassisE60, E61, E63, E64, F07, F10
EnginesN20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline

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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