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SIB 61 06 11: Software failure
Software failure on BMW E53/E70/E71/E82 and other models (2006–2012); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10042686 · Sep 2011 · also written SI B61 06 11, B610611
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.
On certain vehicles, the jbe (junction box electronics) module fails programming during a software update of the vehicle.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 06 11 Also written: SI B61 06 11, B610611, 61 06 11, SIB-61-06-11, SI B610611 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10042686 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-61-06-11 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 3 Series, X5, X5 SAV, X6 |
| Model years | 2006–2012 |
| Chassis | E53, E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E92, E93 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Software |
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.