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SIB 84 05 18: Control module software update

Control module software update on BMW F85 models (2018); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10135999 · Mar 2018 · also written SI B84 05 18, B840518

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.

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING OF CONNECTEDDRIVE CONTROL UNITS: Vehicles with the optional equipment listed above, and available functionality, are unable to be controlled using the Apps.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 84 05 18
Also written: SI B84 05 18, B840518, 84 05 18, SIB-84-05-18, SI B840518
NHTSA ID10135999
Document IDs filedB840518
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5 M
Model years2018
ChassisF85
EnginesS63
Component (NHTSA)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.

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