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SIB 34 08 18: Fault codes software update

Fault codes software update on BMW G05 models (2019); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153697 · Dec 2018 · also written SI B34 08 18, B340818

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.

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (DSC). During certain faults in the Dynamic Stability System (DSC) a yellow warning light could be illuminated instead of a red warning light. Software error in the DSC

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 08 18
Also written: SI B34 08 18, B340818, 34 08 18, SIB-34-08-18, SI B340818
NHTSA ID10153697
Document IDs filedB340818
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2019
ChassisG05
EnginesB58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

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.