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SIB 65 01 13: Airbag fault codes

Airbag fault codes on BMW E60/F07/F10 models (2010–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149311 · Jan 2013 · also written SI B65 01 13, B650113

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.

Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated; Shorted Wire in Front Seat Harness. The airbag warning lamp (AWL) is illuminated.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 01 13
Also written: SI B65 01 13, B650113, 65 01 13, SIB-65-01-13, SI B650113
NHTSA ID10149311
Document IDs filed650113
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 5, M5
Model years2010–2014
ChassisE60, F07, F10
EnginesN20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Electrical System
Electrical System › Wiring
Equipment
Seat Belts

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.

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