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SIB 64 06 21: Hard parts internal/mechanical service information

Hard parts internal/mechanical service information on B46/B48 engines (2016–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10204657 · Sep 2021 · also written SI B64 06 21, B640621

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.

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 06 21
Also written: SI B64 06 21, B640621, 64 06 21, SIB-64-06-21, SI B640621
NHTSA ID10201145, 10204657 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB640621
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jul 2021)
Models228i, M235i, X1, X1 SAV, X2
Model years2016–2021
ChassisF39, F44, F48
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

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.