Home › Service bulletins › SIB 64 11 15

SIB 64 11 15: Air conditioning fault codes

Air conditioning fault codes on BMW G11/G12 models (2016); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151193 · Mar 2016 · also written SI B64 11 15, B641115

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.

Software error in the Ionizer control unit

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 64 11 15
Also written: SI B64 11 15, B641115, 64 11 15, SIB-64-11-15, SI B641115
NHTSA ID10147886, 10151193 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB641115
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Dec 2015)
Models750LI
Model years2016
ChassisG11, G12
EnginesN63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

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.

More for these cars

All N63 bulletins

Related bulletins

  • SIB 11 11 18 VANOS replacement VANOS replacement on BMW G11/G12 models (2016–2017); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Jan 2019
  • SIB 01 16 24 Telematics unit warranty extension Telematics unit warranty extension on BMW G11/G12/G20/G30 and other models (2018–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
  • NHTSA 10216792 Tec25 Wishbone Return Tec25 Wishbone Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2016
  • SIB 72 01 25 Seat belt warning message Seat belt warning message on BMW G11/G12/G30/G32 and other models (2015–2019); BMW extended coverage for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Feb 2026
  • SIB 84 02 26 Telematics unit failure Telematics unit failure on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2020); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jul 2026
  • SIB 72 04 17 Seat warranty extension Seat warranty extension on BMW F90/G01/G02/G05 and other models (2016–2022); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jun 2025

Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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.

Want a heads-up when prices or bulletins change for your G11/G12?

About one short email a week, with BMW news. Unsubscribe anytime.