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SIB 16 05 15: Fuel pump reduced power

Fuel pump reduced power on S55 engines (2015–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147193 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B16 05 15, B160515

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.

FC 481B05: EKP, Pump Insufficient Speed. The customer may complain about any of the following: ? Reduced engine performance when driving ? Engine jerking/bucking ?

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 05 15
Also written: SI B16 05 15, B160515, 16 05 15, SIB-16-05-15, SI B160515
NHTSA ID10147193
Document IDs filedB160515
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM3, M4
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF80, F82, F83
EnginesS55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline

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.