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SIB 65 04 25: Airbag fault codes

Airbag fault codes on BMW F01/F02/F10 models (2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11014517 · Feb 2025 · also written SI B65 04 25, B650425

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.

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 04 25
Also written: SI B65 04 25, B650425, 65 04 25, SIB-65-04-25, SI B650425
NHTSA ID11014517
Document IDs filedB650425
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models5 Series, 7 Series
Model years2011
ChassisF01, F02, F10
EnginesN20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Structure › Body

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.