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SIB 61 12 11: Electrical system service information

Electrical system service information on BMW E70/E71 models (2010–2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10042465 · Nov 2011 · also written SI B61 12 11, B611211

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.

Vehicle not operating properly because of various electrical malfunctions not working.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 12 11
Also written: SI B61 12 11, B611211, 61 12 11, SIB-61-12-11, SI B611211
NHTSA ID10042465
Document IDs filedSIB-61-12-11
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6
Model years2010–2012
ChassisE70, E71
EnginesM57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electrical System › 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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