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SIB 24 06 16: Transmission fault codes

Transmission fault codes on BMW F15/F30 models (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146787 · Nov 2016 · also written SI B24 06 16, B240616

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.

FC 44E4D1 stored in Transmission Control Unit, either: 1. When no other fault codes stored. ? Customer has seen no performance issues. OR 2. When any of the following fault codes are stored.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 24 06 16
Also written: SI B24 06 16, B240616, 24 06 16, SIB-24-06-16, SI B240616
NHTSA ID10146787
Document IDs filedB240616
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330e, X5
Model years2014–2017
ChassisF15, F30
EnginesB46/B48, N20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Power Train

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.