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SIB 16 10 18: Engine reduced power
Engine reduced power on BMW G30/G31 models (2017–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10160334 · Apr 2019 · also written SI B16 10 18, B161018
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.
DIESEL ENGINE REDUCED POWER OUTPUT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B16 10 18 dated November 2018.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 16 10 18 Also written: SI B16 10 18, B161018, 16 10 18, SIB-16-10-18, SI B161018 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10152661, 10160251, 10160334 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B161018 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Nov 2018) |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i |
| Model years | 2017–2018 |
| Chassis | G30, G31 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Diesel Electrical System Electrical System › Software Equipment Fuel 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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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.