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SIB 65 17 16: Airbag fault codes

Airbag fault codes on BMW F15/F16 models (2015–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151332 · May 2016 · also written SI B65 17 16, B651716

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.

Airbag (SRS) Warning Lamp Illuminated. Airbag lamp (SRS) is illuminated and both of the following fault codes are stored: 930904 - Airbag driver stage 1: Resistance too large 93090A - Airbag driver stage 2: Resistance too large CAUSE Coil spring cassette damage.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 17 16
Also written: SI B65 17 16, B651716, 65 17 16, SIB-65-17-16, SI B651716
NHTSA ID10151332
Document IDs filedB651716
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6
Model years2015–2017
ChassisF15, F16
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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.

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