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SIB 16 02 22: Fuel gauge service information

Fuel gauge service information on BMW G05/E53/E70/F15 models (2006–2022); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10218412 · Jul 2022 · also written SI B16 02 22, B160222

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.

The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 02 22
Also written: SI B16 02 22, B160222, 16 02 22, SIB-16-02-22, SI B160222
NHTSA ID10218412
Document IDs filedSIB160222
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2006–2022
ChassisG05, E53, E70, F15
EnginesB58, M54, M57, N20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Fuel/Propulsion 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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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