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SIB 13 02 16: EGR valve check engine light

EGR valve check engine light on BMW F25/F30/F31 models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147004 · Aug 2016 · also written SI B13 02 16, B130216

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.

DDE FAULT CODE 290900 AFTER PROGRAMMING. The engine has a hesitation and the Service Engine Soon lamp is on after programming the vehicle to an Integration level of 16-07-500.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 13 02 16
Also written: SI B13 02 16, B130216, 13 02 16, SIB-13-02-16, SI B130216
NHTSA ID10147004
Document IDs filedB130216
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328d, X3
Model years2014–2017
ChassisF25, F30, F31
EnginesN20, N47, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

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.