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SIB 61 38 12: Control module failure
Control module failure on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2014); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149608 · May 2013 · also written SI B61 38 12, B613812
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.
Service Action: Program Control Units (CAS). This causes the anti-theft alarm system panic button on the remote control to not function.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 38 12 Also written: SI B61 38 12, B613812, 61 38 12, SIB-61-38-12, SI B613812 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10150383, 10149608 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 613812 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2012) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M5, M6, X3 |
| Model years | 2009–2014 |
| Chassis | E60, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment |
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.