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SIB 61 33 14: Software

Software on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2013–2015); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148186 · Dec 2014 · also written SI B61 33 14, B613314

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.

The Controller Responds Slowly or Not at All. When the customer presses or turns the controller, there is no or a delayed response. This can sporadically occur. Software in the controller

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 33 14
Also written: SI B61 33 14, B613314, 61 33 14, SIB-61-33-14, SI B613314
NHTSA ID10148186
Document IDs filed613314
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, 428i, 435i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, M235i, M5, M6, X3, X4, X5, X6
Model years2013–2015
ChassisE60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

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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