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SIB 66 06 17: Tailgate software update
Tailgate software update on BMW G30/G31/E60/F07 and other models (2017–2018); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146685 · Aug 2017 · also written SI B66 06 17, B660617
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.
THE SMART OPENER TAILGATE IS ACTIVATED TOO EASILY. The touchless tailgate opening/closing activation is: * Too sensitive * Randomly initiated Software error in the tailgate function module
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 06 17 Also written: SI B66 06 17, B660617, 66 06 17, SIB-66-06-17, SI B660617 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146685 |
| Document IDs filed | B660617 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 550i |
| Model years | 2017–2018 |
| Chassis | G30, G31, E60, F07, F10 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
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.