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SIB 18 01 17: Diesel particulate filter check engine light
Diesel particulate filter check engine light on BMW E60/E70/E90/E92 and other models (2007–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146534 · Feb 2017 · also written SI B18 01 17, B180117
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 particulate filter (DPF) cleaning .
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 18 01 17 Also written: SI B18 01 17, B180117, 18 01 17, SIB-18-01-17, SI B180117 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146534 |
| Document IDs filed | B180117 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335d, 335i, 340i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 740LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, M3, X3, X5 |
| Model years | 2007–2017 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F07, F10, F15, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, M57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S65 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust 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.