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SIB 63 04 16: Headlight failure
Headlight failure on BMW F06/F12/F13 models (2015–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151328 · May 2016 · also written SI B63 04 16, B630416
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.
LED Headlight CCM/Output Decrease. Any of the following may be evident: CCM about front headlights Headlight output decreases during operation 8059AFFan 1: Line disconnection / 8059AE Fan 1: Short circuit / Headlight fan failure
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 63 04 16 Also written: SI B63 04 16, B630416, 63 04 16, SIB-63-04-16, SI B630416 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151328 |
| Document IDs filed | B630416 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 640i, 650i, M6 |
| Model years | 2015–2017 |
| Chassis | F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | N55, N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System 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.