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SIB 65 16 20: Service action - program head unit
Service action - program head unit on BMW F44 models (2020–2021); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10181234 · Sep 2020 · also written SI B65 16 20, B651620
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.
SERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM HEAD UNIT: Incorrect encoding of the head unit, US type-specific scopes were not included. Software in the Head Unit.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 16 20 Also written: SI B65 16 20, B651620, 65 16 20, SIB-65-16-20, SI B651620 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10181234 |
| Document IDs filed | B651620 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, M235i |
| Model years | 2020–2021 |
| Chassis | F44 |
| Engines | B46/B48 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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