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SIB 65 05 13: Electrical system failure

Electrical system failure on BMW E82/E88/E89/E90 and other models (2010–2014); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150128 · Mar 2013 · also written SI B65 05 13, B650513

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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NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 05 13
Also written: SI B65 05 13, B650513, 65 05 13, SIB-65-05-13, SI B650513
NHTSA ID10150128
Document IDs filed650513
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 328, 328i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, Z4
Model years2010–2014
ChassisE82, E88, E89, E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesM57, N20, N52, N54, N55, S65
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Equipment › Electrical

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.