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SIB 65 13 20: Air bags service information
Air bags service information on BMW E60/E82/F01/F02 and other models (2009–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10188954 · Feb 2021 · also written SI B65 13 20, B651320
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 13 20 Also written: SI B65 13 20, B651320, 65 13 20, SIB-65-13-20, SI B651320 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10184589, 10188954 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B651320 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Nov 2020) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, B7 ALPINA, M5 |
| Model years | 2009–2017 |
| Chassis | E60, E82, F01, F02, F07, F10 |
| Engines | N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags Equipment Structure |
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.