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SIB 65 07 20: Software
Software on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2020); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174030 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B65 07 20, B650720
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.
VEHICLE SOUND GENERATOR IS DIFFERENT AND LOUDER AFTER PROGRAMMING: Vehicles sound is different and louder after programming to an Integration level (I-level) between I001-1911-500 and I001-19-11-556. Software in the Vehicle Sound Generator (VSG).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 07 20 Also written: SI B65 07 20, B650720, 65 07 20, SIB-65-07-20, SI B650720 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10174030 |
| Document IDs filed | B650720 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | I3, I8 |
| Model years | 2014–2020 |
| Chassis | I01, I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38, Electric, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Software Equipment |
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.