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SIB 65 18 13: iDrive fault codes

IDrive fault codes on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2013–2014); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150185 · Nov 2013 · also written SI B65 18 13, B651813

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.

Touchpad Integrated in the iDrive Controller Is Intermittently Inoperative. Intermittently the Touchpad integrated in the iDrive controller is inoperative.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 18 13
Also written: SI B65 18 13, B651813, 65 18 13, SIB-65-18-13, SI B651813
NHTSA ID10150185
Document IDs filed651813
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 335i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, M5, M6, X3
Model years2013–2014
ChassisE60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Equipment

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.

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