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SIB 16 07 15: Fuel tank check engine light
Fuel tank check engine light on N55 engines (2012–2016); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10172491 · Feb 2020 · also written SI B16 07 15, B160715
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 Tank Non-Return Valve Faults with SES Light: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B16 07 15 dated December 2016.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 16 07 15 Also written: SI B16 07 15, B160715, 16 07 15, SIB-16-07-15, SI B160715 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147764, 10151083, 10146736, 10172491 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B160715 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Oct 2015) |
| Models | 535i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Chassis | F01, F02, F10, F30 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Diesel › Storage › Tank Assembly Electrical System Equipment Fuel System Gasoline Other › Storage › Tank Assembly |
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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