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SIB 66 09 18: Key fob warning message
Key fob warning message on BMW F15/F16/F48 models (2018); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10138407 · Apr 2018 · also written SI B66 09 18, B660918
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 09 18 Also written: SI B66 09 18, B660918, 66 09 18, SIB-66-09-18, SI B660918 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10138407 |
| Document IDs filed | B660918 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X1, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2018 |
| Chassis | F15, F16, F48 |
| Engines | B46/B48, N20, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Equipment 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.