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SIB 66 11 20: Reversing assistant limitations

Reversing assistant limitations on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2016–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10176381 · May 2020 · also written SI B66 11 20, B661120

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.

REVERSING ASSISTANT LIMITATIONS: The Reversing Assistant function is not operating to customer expectations. Some possible customer concerns are: Vehicle does not avoid objects in its path tires or wheels contact the curb reversing Assistant only works for a short distance.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 66 11 20
Also written: SI B66 11 20, B661120, 66 11 20, SIB-66-11-20, SI B661120
NHTSA ID10176381
Document IDs filedB661120
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330e, 330i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 840i, B7 ALPINA, M340i, M760i, M8, M8 GRAN, M850i, X5, X6, X7, Z4
Model years2016–2021
ChassisG05, G06, G07, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20, G21, G29, F30, F34, F91, F92, F93
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N63, N74, S63
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.

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