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SIB 66 18 19: Key fob failure
Key fob failure on BMW G14/G15/G16/G20 and other models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10161575 · May 2019 · also written SI B66 18 19, B661819
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.
BMW DIGITAL KEY CARD IS NOT DETECTED. BMW Digital Key card is not recognized or does not work.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 18 19 Also written: SI B66 18 19, B661819, 66 18 19, SIB-66-18-19, SI B661819 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10161575 |
| Document IDs filed | B661819 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 330i, M850i, Z4 |
| Model years | 2019 |
| Chassis | G14, G15, G16, G20, G29, F30, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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.