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SIB 24 02 12: Delay in engine response

Delay in engine response on BMW E60/E61/E70/E71 and other models (2010–2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10043910 · Apr 2014 · also written SI B24 02 12, B240212

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.

Delay in engine response.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 24 02 12
Also written: SI B24 02 12, B240212, 24 02 12, SIB-24-02-12, SI B240212
NHTSA ID10043910
Document IDs filedSIB-24-02-12
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, X5, X6
Model years2010–2012
ChassisE60, E61, E70, E71, F07, F10
EnginesM57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

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.