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SIB 63 01 23: Headlight fault codes

Headlight fault codes on BMW G07/G09/G11/G12 and other models (2019–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10236232 · Apr 2023 · also written SI B63 01 23, B630123

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 following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high beam headlight faulty" The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 805A22- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 left 805BA2- MLC: Communication fault timeout FLM-03 right

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 01 23
Also written: SI B63 01 23, B630123, 63 01 23, SIB-63-01-23, SI B630123
NHTSA ID10233164, 10236393, 10236232 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB630123, SIB630123
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2023)
Models740i, 760i, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, I7, X1, X7, XM
Model years2019–2023
ChassisG07, G09, G11, G12, G70, F48, U11
EnginesB46/B48, B58, Electric, N63, S68
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Unknown Or Other

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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