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SIB 12 28 07: Turbocharger failure

Turbocharger failure on BMW E60/E61/E71/E82 and other models (2007–2009); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10031684 · Aug 2011 · also written SI B12 28 07, B122807

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.

Complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. E82, E88, E90, E92, E93, E60, E61, and E71. All models with nay engines. No model years listed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 12 28 07
Also written: SI B12 28 07, B122807, 12 28 07, SIB-12-28-07, SI B122807
NHTSA ID10031684
Document IDs filedSI-B12-28-07
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X6
Model years2007–2009
ChassisE60, E61, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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