BMW B38 service bulletins and repairs
The three-cylinder in the i8 plug-in hybrid. Bulletins mostly cover the hybrid system, software and body items on this low-volume car.
Cars with the B38
B38 1.5L turbo three (hybrid), US model years 2014–2020: I12/I15 i8 coupe and roadster.
170 bulletins list a car with this engine, 6 of them warranty extensions, campaigns or other non-repair-procedure communications. Bulletins come from NHTSA's records by model and year, so some cover the whole car (body, electrical, software), not just the engine.
N20 N54 N55 B46/B48 B58 S55 S58 N52 N26 N63 N74 S63 S65 S85 N47/B47 B57/N57 B38
All B38 bulletins
170 bulletins
| Title and description | Chassis / years | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIB 84 03 26 | Telematics unit failure Telematics unit failure on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2020); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. | I01, I12, I15 2020 | Service campaign | Jul 2026 |
| SIB 01 13 25 | EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on BMW G12/F30/I12/I15 models (2016–2022); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | G12, F30, I12, I15 2016–2022 | Warranty extension | May 2026 |
| SIB 01 09 24 | Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW F15/I12/I15 models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | F15, I12, I15 2014–2018 | Warranty extension | Mar 2025 |
| SIB 01 11 24 | Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G12/F30/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | G12, F30, I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Warranty extension | Dec 2024 |
| SIB 36 01 21 | Steering service information Steering service information on BMW G05/G06/G07/G09 and other models (2014–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G05, G06, G07, G09, G14, G15… 2014–2024 | Service bulletin | May 2024 |
| SIB 01 01 24 | EVAP purge valve warranty extension EVAP purge valve warranty extension on B38 engines (2016–2017); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | I12, I15 2016–2017 | Service bulletin | Apr 2024 |
| SIB 61 13 05 | Battery service information Battery service information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2024); BMW shared service information. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G09… 2006–2024 | Service bulletin | Jan 2024 |
| SIB 84 09 22 | Telematics unit service information Telematics unit service information on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2018–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I01, I12, I15 2018–2021 | Service bulletin | Sep 2022 |
| SIB 65 13 12 | Electrical system service information Electrical system service information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2009–2022); BMW shared service information. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11… 2009–2022 | Service bulletin | May 2022 |
| SIB 17 01 21 | Vent line cracking Vent line cracking on BMW G20/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G20, E90, E92, E93, F07, F22… 2012–2021 | Service bulletin | Apr 2022 |
| SIB 84 01 21 | Telematics unit service information Telematics unit service information on BMW G20/G32/E60/E84 and other models (2009–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G20, G32, E60, E84, E89, E90… 2009–2021 | Service bulletin | May 2021 |
| SIB 61 23 15 | Equipment fault codes Equipment fault codes on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11… 2012–2021 | Service bulletin | Nov 2020 |
| SIB 61 18 20 | BMW turbocord portable ev 120 V/240 v charger BMW turbocord portable ev 120 V/240 v charger on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E90, E92… 2012–2021 | Service bulletin | Sep 2020 |
| SIB 34 05 17 | Brakes ticking noise Brakes ticking noise on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2010–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11… 2010–2021 | Service bulletin | Jul 2020 |
| SIB 65 07 09 | Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2021); the fix is replacing the affected part. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11… 2006–2021 | Service bulletin | Jul 2020 |
| SIB 13 04 20 | Fuel tank fault codes Fuel tank fault codes on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2012–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G05, G07, G11, G12… 2012–2020 | Service bulletin | May 2020 |
| SIB 61 05 20 | Battery warning message Battery warning message on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2012–2020); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | G01, G02, G11, G12, G20, G30… 2012–2020 | Service bulletin | May 2020 |
| SIB 12 27 16 | Battery fault codes Battery fault codes on BMW G12/G30/F15/F30 and other models (2012–2020); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | G12, G30, F15, F30, I12, I15… 2012–2020 | Service bulletin | Apr 2020 |
| SIB 51 30 16 | Tailgate unintentionally opens Tailgate unintentionally opens on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2009–2020); the fix is replacing the affected part. | G01, G02, G11, G12, G20, G30… 2009–2020 | Service bulletin | Apr 2020 |
| SIB 84 02 14 | Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2020); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11… 2006–2020 | Service bulletin | Apr 2020 |
| SIB 65 22 14 | Automated activation of navigation system during PDI/QC1 Automated activation of navigation system during PDI/QC1 on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2009–2020); the fix is replacing the affected part. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11… 2009–2020 | Service bulletin | Apr 2020 |
| SIB 61 09 20 | Brakes warning message Brakes warning message on BMW F15/F16/F39/F48 and other models (2014–2020); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | F15, F16, F39, F48, F85, F86… 2014–2020 | Service bulletin | Apr 2020 |
| SIB 65 07 20 | Software Software on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2020); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2020 | Service bulletin | Apr 2020 |
| SIB 72 02 20 | Seat belt warning message Seat belt warning message on BMW F48/I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2020); BMW released a software update. | F48, I01, I12, I15 2014–2020 | Service bulletin | Feb 2020 |
| SIB 36 05 19 | Wheels cracking Wheels cracking on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Nov 2019 |
| SIB 51 31 19 | Battery fault codes Battery fault codes on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Oct 2019 |
| SIB 65 14 19 | Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort Head unit nbt evo (HU-H2) programming abort on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2013–2019); BMW released a software update. | G01, G02, G11, G12, G30, G31… 2013–2019 | Service bulletin | Sep 2019 |
| SIB 65 18 19 | Seat noise Seat noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2019 | Service bulletin | Sep 2019 |
| SIB 65 15 19 | Security improvements for connecteddrive Security improvements for connecteddrive on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2009–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G11, G12, G30, G31… 2009–2019 | Service bulletin | Aug 2019 |
| SIB 51 18 19 | Rear glass window does not fully open Rear glass window does not fully open on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Aug 2019 |
| SIB 12 23 19 | Catalytic converter no-start Catalytic converter no-start on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2009–2019); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | E60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02… 2009–2019 | Service bulletin | Jul 2019 |
| SIB 64 04 19 | Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output on BMW G12/G30/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G12, G30, I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jun 2019 |
| SIB 11 07 17 | Check engine light Check engine light on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2012–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G11, G12, G30, G31… 2012–2019 | Service bulletin | May 2019 |
| SIB 12 14 19 | Control module fault codes Control module fault codes on B38 engines (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | May 2019 |
| SIB 84 03 11 | Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for BMW assist Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for BMW assist on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2006–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G05, G07, G11, G12… 2006–2019 | Service bulletin | May 2019 |
| SIB 33 02 19 | Axle service information Axle service information on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | May 2019 |
| SIB 61 06 19 | High voltage diagnostic specialist training and equipment strategy High voltage diagnostic specialist training and equipment strategy on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2012–2019); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E90, E92… 2012–2019 | Service bulletin | May 2019 |
| SIB 54 04 19 | Convertible top noise Convertible top noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW gives an adjustment procedure. | I12, I15 2019 | Service bulletin | Apr 2019 |
| SIB 17 03 18 | Top up coolant message (i8) Top up coolant message (i8) on BMW I12/I15/E60/E70 and other models (2013–2019); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15, E60, E70, E71, E82… 2013–2019 | Service bulletin | Mar 2019 |
| SIB 61 19 18 | Electrical system service information Electrical system service information on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2012–2019); BMW shared service information. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E90, E92… 2012–2019 | Service bulletin | Mar 2019 |
| SIB 51 35 18 | Power window rattle Power window rattle on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2019 |
| SIB 64 13 18 | Blower motor service information Blower motor service information on BMW F39/F48/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | F39, F48, I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2019 |
| SIB 65 11 18 | Fm radio static heard between 88 to 97 mhz Fm radio static heard between 88 to 97 mhz on BMW G05/G11/G12/G14 and other models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G05, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16… 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2019 |
| SIB 65 12 18 | Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement on BMW F39/F48/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); the fix is replacing the affected part. | F39, F48, I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2019 |
| SIB 51 25 16 | Door rattle Door rattle on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW gives an adjustment procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Dec 2018 |
| SIB 51 22 18 | Inner door weather strip separating Inner door weather strip separating on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2019 | Service bulletin | Dec 2018 |
| SIB 51 28 18 | Door squeak Door squeak on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Dec 2018 |
| SIB 72 01 18 | Groaning noise from driver's backrest Groaning noise from driver's backrest on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Dec 2018 |
| SIB 61 10 18 | Navigation warning message Navigation warning message on BMW F15/F16/F39/F48 and other models (2014–2019); BMW released a software update. | F15, F16, F39, F48, I01, I12… 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Oct 2018 |
| SIB 54 06 18 | Convertible top inspection Convertible top inspection on BMW I12/I15 models (2018–2019); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2018–2019 | Service bulletin | Oct 2018 |
| SIB 51 20 18 | Door ticking noise Door ticking noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2019 | Service bulletin | Oct 2018 |
| SIB 51 21 18 | Door noise Door noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2019 | Service bulletin | Oct 2018 |
| SIB 64 11 18 | Stationary climate control not working after high voltage charging Stationary climate control not working after high voltage charging on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34… 2012–2019 | Service bulletin | Oct 2018 |
| SIB 16 05 18 | Fuel tank leak Fuel tank leak on B38 engines (2014–2017); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Sep 2018 |
| SIB 66 01 18 | Remote key will not open or start vehicle Remote key will not open or start vehicle on BMW F15/F16/F39/F48 and other models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | F15, F16, F39, F48, I01, I12… 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Sep 2018 |
| SIB 84 06 16 | BMW online non-functional BMW online non-functional on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2009–2019); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32… 2009–2019 | Service bulletin | Sep 2018 |
| SIB 12 16 18 | Engine oil CBS data will not reset Engine oil CBS data will not reset on B38 engines (2014–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Jul 2018 |
| SIB 17 02 18 | Coolant bleeding procedure (i8) Coolant bleeding procedure (i8) on B38 engines (2014–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2018 | Service bulletin | Jul 2018 |
| SIB 52 04 18 | Seat squeak Seat squeak on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2018 | Service bulletin | Jul 2018 |
| SIB 64 07 18 | Electrical system software update Electrical system software update on BMW F30/I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2018); BMW released a software update. | F30, I01, I12, I15 2014–2018 | Service bulletin | Jul 2018 |
| SIB 01 13 18 | Fuel tank warranty extension Fuel tank warranty extension on BMW F15/I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | F15, I01, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Jun 2018 |
| SIB 65 13 16 | Component protection active Component protection active on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2011–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32… 2011–2018 | Service bulletin | Jun 2018 |
| SIB 65 06 18 | Dwa (anti-theft alarm system) - false alarm activation Dwa (anti-theft alarm system) - false alarm activation on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2018 | Service bulletin | Jun 2018 |
| SIB 84 08 18 | Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2011–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32… 2011–2018 | Service bulletin | May 2018 |
| SIB 62 12 15 | Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2009–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32… 2009–2018 | Service bulletin | Apr 2018 |
| SIB 12 08 18 | VANOS rough running VANOS rough running on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2014–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, F22… 2014–2018 | Service bulletin | Mar 2018 |
| SIB 12 05 18 | Instrument cluster check engine light Instrument cluster check engine light on B38 engines (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2018 |
| SIB 63 05 16 | Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2009–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, E60… 2009–2018 | Service bulletin | Mar 2018 |
| SIB 64 13 16 | Air conditioning fault codes Air conditioning fault codes on BMW F15/F30/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | F15, F30, I01, I12, I15 2014–2018 | Service bulletin | Mar 2018 |
| SIB 34 03 16 | Wheels fault codes Wheels fault codes on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Feb 2018 |
| SIB 84 11 17 | BMW apps randomly starts playing on its own BMW apps randomly starts playing on its own on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2009–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, E60… 2009–2018 | Service bulletin | Feb 2018 |
| SIB 84 03 14 | Bluetooth failure Bluetooth failure on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2006–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G11, G12, G30, G31, G32… 2006–2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2018 |
| SIB 65 09 15 | NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently NBT Head Unit High (HU-H) Resets Intermittently or Permanently on BMW E60/E61/E70/E90 and other models (2009–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E60, E61, E70, E90, E92, E93… 2009–2019 | Service bulletin | Dec 2017 |
| SIB 61 19 15 | Steering noise Steering noise on BMW F15/F16/F25/I01 and other models (2011–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | F15, F16, F25, I01, I12, I15 2011–2019 | Service bulletin | Sep 2017 |
| NHTSA 10214944 | Equipment service information Equipment service information on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, F06… 2017 | Service bulletin | Jun 2017 |
| NHTSA 10215025 | Equipment service information Equipment service information on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2012–2017); BMW shared service information. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, E70… 2012–2017 | Service bulletin | Jun 2017 |
| NHTSA 10215026 | Owners/service/other manual service information Owners/service/other manual service information on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, F06… 2017 | Service bulletin | Jun 2017 |
| NHTSA 10215031 | Equipment service information Equipment service information on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, F06… 2017 | Service bulletin | Jun 2017 |
| SIB 12 09 17 | Control module rough running Control module rough running on B38 engines (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | May 2017 |
| SIB 61 26 17 | Battery service information Battery service information on BMW E90/E92/E93/F15 and other models (2012–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E90, E92, E93, F15, F30, F31… 2012–2017 | Service bulletin | May 2017 |
| SIB 61 15 17 | Battery check engine light Battery check engine light on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Apr 2017 |
| SIB 66 01 17 | Key fob software update Key fob software update on BMW G11/G12/I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | G11, G12, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2017 |
| SIB 65 06 16 | Nbt head unit aborts import of CD whats new Nbt head unit aborts import of CD whats new on BMW E60/E82/E90/E92 and other models (2009–2017); BMW released a software update. | E60, E82, E90, E92, E93, F01… 2009–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2017 |
| SIB 65 06 17 | Radio service information Radio service information on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2011–2017); BMW shared service information. | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, E90… 2011–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2017 |
| SIB 37 01 17 | Axle leak Axle leak on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Feb 2017 |
| SIB 00 06 16 | June 2016 Maintenance and General Hints June 2016 Maintenance and General Hints on BMW E90/E92/E93/F15 and other models (2012–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E90, E92, E93, F15, F30, F31… 2012–2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2017 |
| SIB 61 29 16 | MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED due to an internal fault in the EME on BMW F15/I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2019); the fix is replacing the affected part. | F15, I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2017 |
| SIB 12 27 15 | Instrument cluster check engine light Instrument cluster check engine light on BMW F30/I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW released a software update. | F30, I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Oct 2016 |
| SIB 66 21 16 | KAFAS camera-based assistance system limits KAFAS camera-based assistance system limits on BMW E60/F07/F10/F15 and other models (2010–2017); BMW shared service information. | E60, F07, F10, F15, F16, F25… 2010–2017 | Service bulletin | Oct 2016 |
| SIB 33 06 16 | Axle shaft cracking Axle shaft cracking on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2017); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Oct 2016 |
| SIB 65 24 16 | Nbt navigation does not route on toll roads Nbt navigation does not route on toll roads on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2009–2017); BMW released a software update. | E60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02… 2009–2017 | Service bulletin | Oct 2016 |
| SIB 12 21 16 | Heater check engine light Heater check engine light on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Sep 2016 |
| SIB 61 18 16 | Battery fault codes Battery fault codes on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Sep 2016 |
| SIB 51 16 15 | Engine new-car delivery hold Engine new-car delivery hold on BMW E60/E84/E89/E90 and other models (2009–2017); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. | E60, E84, E89, E90, E92, E93… 2009–2017 | Service bulletin | Aug 2016 |
| SIB 34 06 16 | Wheels fault codes Wheels fault codes on BMW G11/G12/E90/E92 and other models (2012–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | G11, G12, E90, E92, E93, F07… 2012–2017 | Service bulletin | Aug 2016 |
| SIB 84 05 16 | BMW online non-functional BMW online non-functional on BMW G11/G12/E60/E82 and other models (2009–2017); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | G11, G12, E60, E82, E90, E92… 2009–2017 | Service bulletin | Aug 2016 |
| SIB 51 20 16 | Door Will Not Go Up All The Way Door Will Not Go Up All The Way on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Jul 2016 |
| SIB 51 23 16 | Snow in entrance area Snow in entrance area on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jul 2016 |
| SIB 62 05 16 | Head-up Display is no Longer Visible Head-up Display is no Longer Visible on BMW F15/F16/I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW released a software update. | F15, F16, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jul 2016 |
| SIB 61 04 16 | Electrical system fault codes Electrical system fault codes on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jun 2016 |
| SIB 51 19 16 | Steering ticking noise Steering ticking noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW released a software update. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jun 2016 |
| SIB 61 08 16 | DC/DC Converter does not supply sufficient 12V power DC/DC Converter does not supply sufficient 12V power on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jun 2016 |
| SIB 62 10 16 | HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names HeadUp Display does not Show Full Street Names on BMW G11/G12/E60/E70 and other models (2007–2019); BMW released a software update. | G11, G12, E60, E70, E71, E72… 2007–2019 | Service bulletin | Jun 2016 |
| SIB 51 13 16 | Difficult to Unlock Vehicle with Mechanical Key Difficult to Unlock Vehicle with Mechanical Key on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | May 2016 |
| NHTSA 10216791 | Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, E60, E89, F06, F07… 2016 | Service bulletin | Apr 2016 |
| NHTSA 10216793 | TEC26 Turbo Charger Return TEC26 Turbo Charger Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, E60, E89, F06, F07… 2016 | Service bulletin | Apr 2016 |
| SIB 64 08 16 | Engine failure Engine failure on BMW F30/I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | F30, I01, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Apr 2016 |
| NHTSA 10216792 | Tec25 Wishbone Return Tec25 Wishbone Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, E60, E89, F06, F07… 2016 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 12 04 16 | Water pump no-start Water pump no-start on B38/B46/B48 engines (2014–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | F48, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| NHTSA 10216758 | MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, E60, E89, F06, F07… 2016 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 61 02 16 | Battery fault codes Battery fault codes on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 61 05 16 | Horn failure Horn failure on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 63 02 16 | High Beam Laser Light Information High Beam Laser Light Information on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2017); BMW shared service information. | I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 65 05 16 | False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System on BMW G11/G12/F15/F16 and other models (2014–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | G11, G12, F15, F16, F48, I01… 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 65 07 16 | Radio software update Radio software update on BMW E60/E82/E90/E92 and other models (2009–2017); BMW released a software update. | E60, E82, E90, E92, E93, F01… 2009–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 65 26 15 | Radio noise Radio noise on BMW F22/F23/F48/I01 and other models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | F22, F23, F48, I01, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 66 04 16 | Comfort Access fault codes Comfort Access fault codes on BMW F15/F16/F48/I01 and other models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update. | F15, F16, F48, I01, I12, I15 2014–2017 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| NHTSA 10216757 | MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, E60, E89, F06, F07… 2016 | Service bulletin | Mar 2016 |
| SIB 36 01 15 | Tire pressure monitor warning message Tire pressure monitor warning message on BMW E90/E92/E93/F07 and other models (2012–2017); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | E90, E92, E93, F07, F15, F16… 2012–2017 | Service bulletin | Feb 2016 |
| SIB 65 07 15 | Airbag fault codes Airbag fault codes on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Feb 2016 |
| SIB 34 03 15 | SUBJECT Uneven Brake Pad Wear with Regenerative Braking SUBJECT Uneven Brake Pad Wear with Regenerative Braking on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Feb 2016 |
| NHTSA 10151135 | Inflator module new-car delivery hold Inflator module new-car delivery hold on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Feb 2016 |
| SIB 51 42 15 | Equipment adaptive/mobility inspection Equipment adaptive/mobility inspection on BMW I12/I15 models (2015–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2015–2016 | Service bulletin | Jan 2016 |
| SIB 51 45 15 | Power window rattle Power window rattle on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2019 | Service bulletin | Jan 2016 |
| SIB 51 40 15 | Door noise Door noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Dec 2015 |
| SIB 12 35 15 | Battery reduced power Battery reduced power on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Nov 2015 |
| SIB 12 38 15 | Fault codes software update Fault codes software update on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Nov 2015 |
| SIB 12 28 15 | Instrument cluster fault codes Instrument cluster fault codes on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Nov 2015 |
| SIB 12 30 15 | Instrument cluster fault codes Instrument cluster fault codes on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Nov 2015 |
| SIB 66 08 15 | Door failure Door failure on BMW F15/F16/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | F15, F16, I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Nov 2015 |
| SIB 16 08 15 | I8 - Insufficient Fuel Tank Refilling Recognition I8 - Insufficient Fuel Tank Refilling Recognition on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Oct 2015 |
| SIB 22 03 15 | Engine mounts squeak Engine mounts squeak on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Oct 2015 |
| SIB 62 08 15 | Instrument cluster failure Instrument cluster failure on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Oct 2015 |
| SIB 51 17 15 | Fuel tank fault codes Fuel tank fault codes on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Sep 2015 |
| SIB 51 20 15 | Power window noise Power window noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Sep 2015 |
| SIB 61 20 15 | Battery warning message Battery warning message on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Sep 2015 |
| SIB 11 15 15 | Oil pump fault codes Oil pump fault codes on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| SIB 12 32 14 | Check engine light Check engine light on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| SIB 22 02 15 | Engine mounts noise Engine mounts noise on B38 engines (2014–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| NHTSA 10059087 | Steering noise Steering noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2015 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| NHTSA 10059090 | Axle ticking noise Axle ticking noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| SIB 32 02 15 | Steering noise Steering noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| SIB 36 03 15 | Axle ticking noise Axle ticking noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| SIB 65 10 15 | Navigation ticking noise Navigation ticking noise on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2009–2016); BMW released a software update. | E60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02… 2009–2016 | Service bulletin | Jul 2015 |
| NHTSA 10059003 | Check engine light Check engine light on B38 engines (2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2015 | Service bulletin | Jun 2015 |
| NHTSA 10059010 | Software warning message Software warning message on B38 engines (2015); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2015 | Service bulletin | Jun 2015 |
| SIB 12 22 15 | Instrument cluster check engine light Instrument cluster check engine light on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jun 2015 |
| SIB 17 02 15 | Water pump fault codes Water pump fault codes on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jun 2015 |
| SIB 61 10 15 | Battery service information Battery service information on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW shared service information. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jun 2015 |
| SIB 36 02 15 | Wheels leak Wheels leak on BMW E46/E60/E70/E71 and other models (2006–2016); the fix is replacing the affected part. | E46, E60, E70, E71, E72, E82… 2006–2016 | Service bulletin | May 2015 |
| SIB 51 13 15 | Power window fault codes Power window fault codes on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | May 2015 |
| SIB 61 07 15 | Charging Stops when Using ""Occasional Use"" Cable Charging Stops when Using ""Occasional Use"" Cable on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW released a software update. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | May 2015 |
| SIB 71 01 15 | Equipment replacement Equipment replacement on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2016); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Apr 2015 |
| SIB 00 06 14 | Equipment warning message Equipment warning message on BMW F15/F16/F22/F23 and other models (2014–2016); BMW shared service information. | F15, F16, F22, F23, F26, F80… 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Apr 2015 |
| SIB 66 01 15 | Surround View Camera Last User Mode Operation Change Surround View Camera Last User Mode Operation Change on BMW E60/E82/E90/E92 and other models (2009–2016); BMW released a software update. | E60, E82, E90, E92, E93, F01… 2009–2016 | Service bulletin | Apr 2015 |
| SIB 24 01 15 | Transmission bolt torque check Transmission bolt torque check on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW shared service information. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Mar 2015 |
| SIB 84 05 14 | One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered One or both of the situations listed below may be encountered on BMW E60/E82/E84/E89 and other models (2009–2016); BMW released a software update. | E60, E82, E84, E89, E90, E92… 2009–2016 | Service bulletin | Mar 2015 |
| SIB 12 06 15 | Fault codes Fault codes on B38 engines (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jan 2015 |
| SIB 34 10 14 | Brakes warning message Brakes warning message on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2016 | Service bulletin | Jan 2015 |
| NHTSA 10147625 | Navigation service information Navigation service information on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2009–2016); BMW shared service information. | E60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02… 2009–2016 | Service bulletin | Jan 2015 |
| SIB 84 01 15 | MSUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information MSUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information on BMW E60/E82/E90/E92 and other models (2012–2015); BMW shared service information. | E60, E82, E90, E92, E93, F01… 2012–2015 | Service bulletin | Jan 2015 |
| SIB 61 36 14 | Seat replacement Seat replacement on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Dec 2014 |
| SIB 51 35 14 | Equipment adaptive/mobility vibration Equipment adaptive/mobility vibration on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2015); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Dec 2014 |
| NHTSA 10148194 | IPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information IPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4S, 4, and 3GS with iOS 8.x Information on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2015); BMW shared service information. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E70… 2006–2015 | Service bulletin | Dec 2014 |
| SIB 16 13 14 | Fuel tank check engine light Fuel tank check engine light on B38 engines (2014–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Nov 2014 |
| SIB 01 21 14 | BMW i Charging Station/Wallbox BMW i Charging Station/Wallbox on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2014–2015); the fix is replacing the affected part. | I01, I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Nov 2014 |
| SIB 31 04 14 | Axle bolt torque check Axle bolt torque check on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Oct 2014 |
| SIB 12 26 14 | Software reduced power Software reduced power on BMW E84/E89/F01/F02 and other models (2014); BMW released a software update. | E84, E89, F01, F02, F06, F10… 2014 | Service bulletin | Sep 2014 |
| SIB 12 20 14 | Wiring harness service information Wiring harness service information on B38 engines (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Sep 2014 |
| SIB 12 23 14 | Control module fault codes Control module fault codes on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | I12, I15 2014–2015 | Service bulletin | Sep 2014 |
What a service bulletin is
When BMW finds a recurring problem, it sends its dealers a service information bulletin (SIB) explaining the symptoms and the approved fix. Federal law requires carmakers to file these communications with NHTSA, which publishes them. A bulletin is not a recall: unless the car is under warranty or a warranty extension applies, the owner usually pays for the repair. Warranty extensions and service campaigns are different: eligible cars get the fix at no cost.
Want to know if a bulletin applies to your car? Mention the bulletin number to your shop, and run your VIN through our recall check to see recalls and bulletins for your model and year.