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SIB 62 04 18: Brief flickering of the instrument cluster after engine startup

Brief flickering of the instrument cluster after engine startup on BMW F90 models (2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10138401 · Apr 2018 · also written SI B62 04 18, B620418

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.

BRIEF FLICKERING OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER ENGINE STARTUP: When starting the vehicle, a brief flickering of the instrument cluster (KOMBI) can be seen

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 62 04 18
Also written: SI B62 04 18, B620418, 62 04 18, SIB-62-04-18, SI B620418
NHTSA ID10138401
Document IDs filedB620418
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM5
Model years2018
ChassisF90
EnginesS63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

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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