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SIB 13 01 19: Engine no-start

Engine no-start on BMW G30/G31 models (2017–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10154822 · Feb 2018 · also written SI B13 01 19, B130119

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.

PROLONGED ENGINE CRANK WHILE STARTING (B57O). 1. The engine can sporadically crank for a prolonged period during a cold or hot start 2. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated. 3. Any of the following fault memory entries may be stored in the DDE 2E0600; 26CF00; 259800; 259E00.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 13 01 19
Also written: SI B13 01 19, B130119, 13 01 19, SIB-13-01-19, SI B130119
NHTSA ID10154822
Document IDs filedB130119
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models530e, 530i, 540d, 540i
Model years2017–2018
ChassisG30, G31
EnginesB46/B48, B57, B58
Component (NHTSA)Diesel
Engine
Fuel System

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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