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SIB 16 03 23: Engine no-start

Engine no-start on BMW G07/G11/G12/G70 and other models (2019–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10236221 · Apr 2023 · also written SI B16 03 23, B160323

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.

Engine cranks but will not start.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 03 23
Also written: SI B16 03 23, B160323, 16 03 23, SIB-16-03-23, SI B160323
NHTSA ID10236221
Document IDs filedSIB160323
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models740i, 760i, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, I7, X1, X7
Model years2019–2023
ChassisG07, G11, G12, G70, F48, U11
EnginesB46/B48, B58, Electric, N63, S68
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling

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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