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SIB 27 03 16: Fault codes software update

Fault codes software update on BMW F48 models (2016–2017); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150968 · Jan 2017 · also written SI B27 03 16, B270316

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.

Technical Service F48 WITH XDRIVE: FAULT MEMORY ENTRY 440317 IN LMV. Unfavorable software of the longitudinal torque distribution module (LMV).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 27 03 16
Also written: SI B27 03 16, B270316, 27 03 16, SIB-27-03-16, SI B270316
NHTSA ID10146948, 10150968 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB270316
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Nov 2016)
ModelsX1, X1 SAV
Model years2016–2017
ChassisF48
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › Software
Equipment

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.

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