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SIB 24 01 08: Transmission fault codes

Transmission fault codes on BMW E60/E61/E70/E90 and other models (2007–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10035010 · Oct 2010 · also written SI B24 01 08, B240108

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.

Transmission warning light is illuminated and the transmission enters failsafe mode.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 24 01 08
Also written: SI B24 01 08, B240108, 24 01 08, SIB-24-01-08, SI B240108
NHTSA ID10035010
Document IDs filedSIB-24-01-08
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series, 5 Series, X5, X5 SAV
Model years2007–2011
ChassisE60, E61, E70, E90, E92, E93
EnginesM57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Power Train › Automatic Transmission

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.