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SIB 63 09 17: Exterior rear lights do not work
Exterior rear lights do not work on BMW G20/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10235202 · Mar 2023 · also written SI B63 09 17, B630917
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.
Exterior rear lights do not work.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 63 09 17 Also written: SI B63 09 17, B630917, 63 09 17, SIB-63-09-17, SI B630917 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10136736, 10235202 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B630917 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2017) |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 3, M3, M4 |
| Model years | 2012–2020 |
| Chassis | G20, E90, E92, E93, F07, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F80, F82, F83 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, N63, S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Exterior Lighting Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights |
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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