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SIB 61 32 14: Central Locking System Locks and Unlocks on Its Own

Central Locking System Locks and Unlocks on Its Own on BMW F15/F16/E71 models (2013–2015); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148424 · Nov 2014 · also written SI B61 32 14, B613214

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.

Central Locking System Locks and Unlocks on Its Own. The central locking system locks and unlocks on its own when the vehicle is in motion. Software error in the Body Domain Controller (BDC).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 32 14
Also written: SI B61 32 14, B613214, 61 32 14, SIB-61-32-14, SI B613214
NHTSA ID10057562, 10148424 (revisions)
Document IDs filed613214, SIB-61-32-14
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6
Model years2013–2015
ChassisF15, F16, E71
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Latches/Locks/Linkages

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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