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SIB 65 12 15: BMW Remote App Vehicle Locator Service Malfunctions Sporadically
BMW Remote App Vehicle Locator Service Malfunctions Sporadically on BMW F22/F23 models (2014–2016); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147212 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B65 12 15, B651215
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.
BMW Remote App Vehicle Locator Service Malfunctions Sporadically. After activating the remote location services in the vehicle, the current vehicle location cannot be determined after the next ignition cycle. Software error in the Head unit High.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 12 15 Also written: SI B65 12 15, B651215, 65 12 15, SIB-65-12-15, SI B651215 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147212 |
| Document IDs filed | B651215 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, M235i |
| Model years | 2014–2016 |
| Chassis | F22, F23 |
| Engines | N20, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment 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.