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SIB 12 26 15: EGR valve failure

EGR valve failure on BMW F80/F82/F83 models (2015–2016); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151401 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B12 26 15, B122615

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.

MDrive Buttons Are Not Functioning After Programming. The MDrive buttons may not be functioning on M vehicles which have been programmed to one of the following integration levels: ? F020-15-07-500 ? F020-15-07-501 ? F020-15-07-502 ? F020-15-07-503 CAUSE DME software (MDrive signal monitoring error)

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 26 15
Also written: SI B12 26 15, B122615, 12 26 15, SIB-12-26-15, SI B122615
NHTSA ID10151401
Document IDs filedB122615
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM3, M4
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF80, F82, F83
EnginesS55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › Software
Equipment

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.