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SIB 61 08 19: Steering software update

Steering software update on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2018); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10163049 · Jun 2019 · also written SI B61 08 19, B610819

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 Information June 2019 General Electrical Systems B61 08 19 Technical Service WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWITCH ON BY THEMSELVES. The windshield wipers switch on by themselves and can no longer be switched off despite activation of the switch.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 08 19
Also written: SI B61 08 19, B610819, 61 08 19, SIB-61-08-19, SI B610819
NHTSA ID10163049
Document IDs filedB610819
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, ActiveHybrid 3, M2, M235i, M240i, M3, M4
Model years2012–2018
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F80, F82, F83, F87
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, S55
Component (NHTSA)Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring

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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