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SIB 13 03 09: High-pressure fuel pump service information

High-pressure fuel pump service information on BMW E60/E61/E82/E88 and other models (2007–2008); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10029404 · Apr 2010 · also written SI B13 03 09, B130309

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.

Special limited high pressure pump (hdp) emissions warranty of 10 YEARS/120,000 miles. A potential problem that could affect the durability of the high pressure fuel pump (hdp) of certain vehicles. Models 335I/XI; 535I/XI and 135IS; model years 2007-2008.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 13 03 09
Also written: SI B13 03 09, B130309, 13 03 09, SIB-13-03-09, SI B130309
NHTSA ID10029404
Document IDs filedSI-B-13-03-09
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series
Model years2007–2008
ChassisE60, E61, E82, E88, E90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55, N62
Component (NHTSA)Fuel System
Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

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.