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SIB 61 11 15: Seat fault codes

Seat fault codes on BMW F15/F16 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147205 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B61 11 15, B611115

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.

Rear Seat Heater Inoperative. The front passenger and both rear seat heaters do not work.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 11 15
Also written: SI B61 11 15, B611115, 61 11 15, SIB-61-11-15, SI B611115
NHTSA ID10147205
Document IDs filedB611115
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6
Model years2014–2016
ChassisF15, F16
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Seats
Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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