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SIB 34 03 13: Brakes warning message

Brakes warning message on BMW E82/E88/E90/E92 and other models (2007–2014); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148316 · May 2014 · also written SI B34 03 13, B340313

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.

Incorrect Remaining Service Life from CBS Data for Brake pads. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at which the pad sensor intervenes).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 03 13
Also written: SI B34 03 13, B340313, 34 03 13, SIB-34-03-13, SI B340313
NHTSA ID10150108, 10150167, 10148316 (revisions)
Document IDs filed340313
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Mar 2013)
Models1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 320i, 328, 328d, 328i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, ActiveHybrid 3, M3, X3
Model years2007–2014
ChassisE82, E88, E90, E92, E93, F25, F30, F31, F34
EnginesM57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, S65
Component (NHTSA)Air › Disc › Pads
Hydraulic
Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads
Service Brakes

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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