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SIB 52 03 18: Memory seat adjustment is limited
Memory seat adjustment is limited on BMW G32/E60/E61/E90 and other models (2009–2018); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10145298 · Jun 2018 · also written SI B52 03 18, B520318
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 52 03 18 Also written: SI B52 03 18, B520318, 52 03 18, SIB-52-03-18, SI B520318 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10145298 |
| Document IDs filed | B520318 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I ActiveHybrid, 550i, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M2, M235i, M240i, M3, M4, M5, M6, X1, X1 SAV, X2, X3, X4, X5, X5 M, X6 |
| Model years | 2009–2018 |
| Chassis | G32, E60, E61, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F39, F48, F80, F82, F83, F85, F87 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S55, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Seats |
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.