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SIB 34 05 13: Software failure

Software failure on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2013); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149342 · Apr 2013 · also written SI B34 05 13, B340513

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.

or 2.49.1. Central Gateway Module software error.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 05 13
Also written: SI B34 05 13, B340513, 34 05 13, SIB-34-05-13, SI B340513
NHTSA ID10149342
Document IDs filed340513
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series M, 528i, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 650i, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7
Model years2009–2013
ChassisE60, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN20, N54, N55, N62, N63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Electrical 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.