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SIB 65 22 19: Control module fault codes

Control module fault codes on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2016–2020); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10169474 · Nov 2019 · also written SI B65 22 19, B652219

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.

NO AUDIO IS AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS AFTER HEAD UNIT START UP: After programming vehicle no audio is available for approximately 30 seconds after head unit start-up. Fault code B7F490 "Control unit reset" is present in the RAM (Receiver Audio Module).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 22 19
Also written: SI B65 22 19, B652219, 65 22 19, SIB-65-22-19, SI B652219
NHTSA ID10169474
Document IDs filedB652219
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 750LI, M760i, M850i, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4
Model years2016–2020
ChassisG01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20, G29, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13, F30, F34, F97, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N55, N63, N74, S58
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Equipment › Electrical

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.