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SIB 63 02 21: Brakes fault codes

Brakes fault codes on BMW G30/G31 models (2017–2021); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10190861 · Mar 2021 · also written SI B63 02 21, B630221

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.

REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The CID displays "Left brake light faulty.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 02 21
Also written: SI B63 02 21, B630221, 63 02 21, SIB-63-02-21, SI B630221
NHTSA ID10188950, 10190861 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB630221
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2021)
Models530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, M550i
Model years2017–2021
ChassisG30, G31
EnginesB46/B48, B57, B58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Exterior Lighting

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.