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SIB 34 03 18: Electromechanical holding brake (emf) error
Electromechanical holding brake (emf) error on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2016–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10138390 · Apr 2018 · also written SI B34 03 18, B340318
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.
Electromechanical holding brake (emf) error
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 34 03 18 Also written: SI B34 03 18, B340318, 34 03 18, SIB-34-03-18, SI B340318 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10138390 |
| Document IDs filed | B340318 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540i, 640i, 740LI, 750LI, M550i, M760LI, X3, X4, X5 M |
| Model years | 2016–2018 |
| Chassis | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13, F26, F85 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B47, B58, N20, N55, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Parking Brake |
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.