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SIB 61 16 19: EGR valve fault codes

EGR valve fault codes on BMW G05/G07 models (2019); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10168005 · Oct 2019 · also written SI B61 16 19, B611619

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.

Ethernet modules stop responding or increased standby current.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 16 19
Also written: SI B61 16 19, B611619, 61 16 19, SIB-61-16-19, SI B611619
NHTSA ID10168005
Document IDs filedB611619
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X7
Model years2019
ChassisG05, G07
EnginesB58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System

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.