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SIB 66 08 17: Camera failure

Camera failure on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2016–2020); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174316 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B66 08 17, B660817

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.

REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 6) replaces SI B66 08 17 dated January 2020. Sporadically when the rear view camera is activated no image appears in the display. The rear view camera can be activated by either: 1.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 66 08 17
Also written: SI B66 08 17, B660817, 66 08 17, SIB-66-08-17, SI B660817
NHTSA ID10136741, 10138406, 10149545, 10171498, 10174316 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB660817
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Dec 2017)
Models5 Series Gran Turismo, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 550i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, B7 ALPINA, M5, M550i, M760i, M760LI, X3, X4, X5 M
Model years2016–2020
ChassisG01, G02, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13, F90, F97, F98, E60, F07, F10, F85
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B57, B58, N55, N62, N63, N74, S58, S63
Component (NHTSA)Back Over Prevention
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Electrical System › Software
Equipment
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/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.

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