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SIB 32 04 16: Steering warning message

Steering warning message on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2017); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151260 · Apr 2016 · also written SI B32 04 16, B320416

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.

Steering Assistance Failed After an Engine Start. Reduction of steering assistance after starting the engine. The DSC and steering warning lamp are illuminated in the instrument cluster. Check Control messages displayed: ""Driving stabilization. Drive carefully"" ""Increased steering effort required.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 32 04 16
Also written: SI B32 04 16, B320416, 32 04 16, SIB-32-04-16, SI B320416
NHTSA ID10151260
Document IDs filedB320416
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i, M240i
Model years2012–2017
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Steering

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.