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SIB 65 04 14: Airbag fault codes

Airbag fault codes on BMW G07/G11/G12/G20 and other models (2006–2022); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10227568 · Oct 2022 · also written SI B65 04 14, B650414

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.

According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 04 14
Also written: SI B65 04 14, B650414, 65 04 14, SIB-65-04-14, SI B650414
NHTSA ID10147981, 10057707, 10058164, 10147091, 10146769, 10227568 (revisions)
Document IDs filed650414, B650414, SI B65 04 14, SIB650414
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2014)
Models1 Series M, 228i, 3 Series, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 335IS, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 530e, 530i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 540d, 540i, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 640i, 650i, 7 Series, 740e, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, ALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, M4, M5, M550i, M6, M760i, X3, X4, X5, X5 SAV, X6
Model years2006–2022
ChassisG07, G11, G12, G20, G30, G31, G32, E60, E82, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F82, F83, E53, E61, E70, E71, F22, F23
EnginesB46/B48, B57, B58, M54, M57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S55, S63
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-inactive
Back Over Prevention
Interior Lighting
Lane Departure
Seats › Barriers
Unknown Or Other

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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