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SIB 12 39 14: Engine vibration
Engine vibration on N55 engines (2013–2015); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147603 · Jan 2015 · also written SI B12 39 14, B123914
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.
SUBJECT N55: Engine Briefly Shudders or Runs Erratically After Cold Start. Under certain cold starting conditions, the engine may shudder or run a bit erratically for the first few moments when starting off. This can be felt at an engine speed of approximately 1,500 rpm.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 39 14 Also written: SI B12 39 14, B123914, 12 39 14, SIB-12-39-14, SI B123914 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147603 |
| Document IDs filed | 123914 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 335i, 428i, 435i, 535i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, M235i |
| Model years | 2013–2015 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F10, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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.