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SIB 13 03 06: Fuel pump failure
Fuel pump failure on BMW E46/E53/E60/E61 and other models (2006); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10020110 · May 2006 · also written SI B13 03 06, B130306
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.
Fuel pump failure after refueling with ethanol fuel blend.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 13 03 06 Also written: SI B13 03 06, B130306, 13 03 06, SIB-13-03-06, SI B130306 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10020110 |
| Document IDs filed | 130306 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 325i, 6 Series, 750LI, M5, X5 |
| Model years | 2006 |
| Chassis | E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E90, E91, E92, E93 |
| Engines | M54, N52, N62, S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Fuel System Other |
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.