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SIB 65 17 12: Central display fault codes

Central display fault codes on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149315 · Jan 2013 · also written SI B65 17 12, B651712

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.

Check Control Message "Restraint System Faulty" Is Displayed. Intermittently the check control message "Front Passenger Restraint System Faulty" is displayed in the Central Information Display. The following information is read from the vehicle: 1. Key Reader Vehicle Defects Details shows DTC: 930AB3.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 17 12
Also written: SI B65 17 12, B651712, 65 17 12, SIB-65-17-12, SI B651712
NHTSA ID10149315
Document IDs filed651712
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328i, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3
Model years2012–2013
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Equipment
Seat Belts
Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

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.