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SIB 63 02 13: Headlight warning message

Headlight warning message on BMW E82/F01/F02 models (2012–2013); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149310 · Jan 2013 · also written SI B63 02 13, B630213

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.

Check Control Message "Automatic Headlight Adjustment Failed".

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 02 13
Also written: SI B63 02 13, B630213, 63 02 13, SIB-63-02-13, SI B630213
NHTSA ID10149310
Document IDs filed630213
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series M, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7
Model years2012–2013
ChassisE82, F01, F02
EnginesN54, N55, N63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting › Headlights

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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