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SIB 32 03 14: Steering warning message

Steering warning message on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2010–2016); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147197 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B32 03 14, B320314

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.

Power-Assisted Steering Failure. The power-assisted steering fails with a warning lamp in the instrument cluster or a check control message in the Central Information Display. In some cases, the Dynamic Stability Control warning lamp (DSC) in the instrument cluster may also be illuminated.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 32 03 14
Also written: SI B32 03 14, B320314, 32 03 14, SIB-32-03-14, SI B320314
NHTSA ID10057531, 10149365, 10147197 (revisions)
Document IDs filed320314, B320314, SIB-32-03-14
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Oct 2014)
Models228i, 3 Series, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, 428i, 435i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i, M3, M4
Model years2010–2016
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F80, F82, F83
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, S55
Component (NHTSA)Hydraulic › Power Assist
Service Brakes
Steering
Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist 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.

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