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SIB 65 05 20: Check engine light
Check engine light on BMW G11/G12/G14/G15 and other models (2016–2020); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174029 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B65 05 20, B650520
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.
The root cause is under investigation.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 05 20 Also written: SI B65 05 20, B650520, 65 05 20, SIB-65-05-20, SI B650520 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10171496, 10174029 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B650520 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jan 2020) |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 840i, B7 ALPINA, M550i, M760i, M8, M8 GRAN, M850i |
| Model years | 2016–2020 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G30, G31, F91, F92, F93 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags Electrical System › Software Forward Collision Avoidance 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.