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SIB 51 12 19: Software check engine light

Software check engine light on BMW G05/G06/G07/G14 and other models (2019–2024); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11005449 · Jul 2024 · also written SI B51 12 19, B511219

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.

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 12 19
Also written: SI B51 12 19, B511219, 51 12 19, SIB-51-12-19, SI B511219
NHTSA ID10160257, 10160340, 10163041, 10179815, 10181225, 11005449 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB511219
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Apr 2019)
Models330e, 330i, 840i, M340i, M8, M850i, X5, X6, X7, Z4
Model years2019–2024
ChassisG05, G06, G07, G14, G15, G16, G20, G29, G21, F30, F34, F91, F92, F93
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Engine
Engine And Engine Cooling
Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Exterior Lighting
Structure

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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