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SIB 62 11 18: Black spot in the central information

Black spot in the central information on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2010–2018); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153643 · Jan 2019 · also written SI B62 11 18, B621118

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.

BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION. This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B62 11 18 dated January 2019. Whats New: "?¢ Warranty section - Programming information added.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 62 11 18
Also written: SI B62 11 18, B621118, 62 11 18, SIB-62-11-18, SI B621118
NHTSA ID10153643
Document IDs filedB621118
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, B7 ALPINA, I3, M235i, M240i, M5, M6, X1, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5, X6
Model years2010–2018
ChassisE60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F48, I01
EnginesB46/B48, B58, Electric, N20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63, W20
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.

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