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SIB 65 05 18: Air bags warning message
Air bags warning message on BMW F15 models (2016–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10205069 · Nov 2021 · also written SI B65 05 18, B650518
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 05 18 Also written: SI B65 05 18, B650518, 65 05 18, SIB-65-05-18, SI B650518 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10138403, 10145315, 10149544, 10172501, 10205069 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B650518 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2018) |
| Models | X5 |
| Model years | 2016–2018 |
| Chassis | F15 |
| Engines | N20, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module Electrical System Lane Departure |
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.