BMW S85 service bulletins and repairs
The V10 in the E60 M5 and E63 M6. Rod bearings, throttle actuators and the SMG gearbox are the classic owner worries.
Cars with the S85
S85 5.0L M V10, US model years 2006–2010: E60 M5, E63/E64 M6.
48 bulletins list a car with this engine, 4 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 S85 bulletins
48 bulletins
| Title and description | Chassis / years | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIB 51 08 19 | Power window service information Power window service information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G09… 2006–2024 | Service bulletin | Jan 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 34 07 14 | Noise service information Noise service information on BMW G11/G12/G14/G15 and other models (2006–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20… 2006–2024 | Service bulletin | Oct 2023 |
| SIB 66 24 19 | Steering service information Steering service information on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G11… 2006–2023 | Service bulletin | Sep 2022 |
| SIB 34 04 14 | Brakes cracking Brakes cracking on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2006–2021); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | G01, G02, G05, G06, G32, E46… 2006–2021 | Service bulletin | Apr 2021 |
| SIB 11 02 08 | VANOS reduced power VANOS reduced power on BMW E46/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E46, E60, E61, E70, E71, E82… 2006–2015 | Service bulletin | Sep 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 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 |
| NHTSA 10162428 | Water leak fault codes Water leak fault codes on BMW E60/E61/F07/F10 models (2006–2010); BMW shared service information. | E60, E61, F07, F10 2006–2010 | Service bulletin | Jul 2019 |
| SIB 01 24 17 | Convertible top class-action settlement Convertible top class-action settlement on BMW E63/E64 models (2006–2010); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. | E63, E64 2006–2010 | Service bulletin | Nov 2018 |
| SIB 01 28 17 | Trunk lid class-action settlement Trunk lid class-action settlement on BMW E60/E61/F07/F10 models (2007–2010); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. | E60, E61, F07, F10 2007–2010 | Service bulletin | Sep 2018 |
| SIB 51 04 19 | Service action replace sun visors Service action replace sun visors on BMW E63/E64 models (2006–2010); the fix is replacing the affected part. | E63, E64 2006–2010 | 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 01 01 18 | Seat warranty extension Seat warranty extension on BMW E46/E60/E61/E83 and other models (2006); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | E46, E60, E61, E83, E85, E86… 2006 | Service bulletin | Jan 2018 |
| SIB 07 03 14 | Electrical system fault codes Electrical system fault codes on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2017); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65… 2006–2017 | Service bulletin | Nov 2016 |
| SIB 61 29 06 | Steering no-start Steering no-start on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2008); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E90… 2006–2008 | Service bulletin | May 2016 |
| SIB 61 03 14 | Battery warning message Battery warning message on BMW E60/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2006–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | E60, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02… 2006–2018 | Service bulletin | Feb 2016 |
| SIB 65 02 16 | SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing on BMW G11/G12/E60/E61 and other models (2006–2018); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | G11, G12, E60, E61, E63, E64… 2006–2018 | Service bulletin | Feb 2016 |
| SIB 65 26 06 | Electrical system service information Electrical system service information on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2013); BMW released a software update. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E90… 2006–2013 | Service bulletin | Nov 2015 |
| SIB 12 08 15 | VANOS fault codes VANOS fault codes on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2006–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66… 2006–2010 | Service bulletin | Jan 2015 |
| NHTSA 10147623 | Navigation service information Navigation service information on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2016); BMW shared service information. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E70… 2006–2016 | Service bulletin | Jan 2015 |
| NHTSA 10147624 | Navigation service information Navigation service information on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2016); BMW shared service information. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E70… 2006–2016 | Service bulletin | Jan 2015 |
| 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 |
| NHTSA 10149382 | Software failure Software failure on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2015); BMW released a software update. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E70… 2006–2015 | Service bulletin | Oct 2014 |
| SIB 61 17 14 | Battery reduced power Battery reduced power on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2015); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E70… 2006–2015 | Service bulletin | Sep 2014 |
| SIB 01 09 14 | Seat software update Seat software update on BMW E46/E60/E61/E85 and other models (2006–2012); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | E46, E60, E61, E85, E86, E90… 2006–2012 | Service bulletin | Sep 2014 |
| NHTSA 10148376 | Radio service information Radio service information on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E70… 2006–2010 | Service bulletin | Aug 2014 |
| SIB 65 05 14 | Navigation failure Navigation failure 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 | Apr 2014 |
| SIB 84 01 14 | ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Information and Availability 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 | Mar 2014 |
| NHTSA 10147941 | Steering fault codes Steering fault codes on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2013); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E90… 2006–2013 | Service bulletin | Jan 2014 |
| SIB 63 04 14 | Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2015); BMW released a software update. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65… 2006–2015 | Service bulletin | Jan 2014 |
| SIB 65 25 13 | ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative ConnectedDrive/BMW ASSIST Features Are Inoperative 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 | Jan 2014 |
| SIB 01 02 12 | Turbo wastegate warranty extension Turbo wastegate warranty extension on BMW E46/E60/E61/E71 and other models (2006–2014); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. | E46, E60, E61, E71, E72, E82… 2006–2014 | Service bulletin | Jun 2013 |
| SIB 61 09 13 | Battery failure Battery failure on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2006–2010); the fix is replacing the affected part. | E60, E61, E63, E64, F07, F10 2006–2010 | Service bulletin | May 2013 |
| SIB 11 03 08 | Crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles Crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2007–2013); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66… 2007–2013 | Service bulletin | Mar 2013 |
| SIB 12 16 11 | Engine reduced power Engine reduced power on BMW E60/E61/E63/E64 and other models (2008–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E60, E61, E63, E64, E70, E71… 2008–2013 | Service bulletin | Mar 2013 |
| NHTSA 10150130 | Navigation service information Navigation service information on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2014); BMW shared service information. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E71… 2006–2014 | Service bulletin | Mar 2013 |
| NHTSA 10150385 | Central display failure Central display failure on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2013); BMW shared service information. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E70… 2006–2013 | Service bulletin | Dec 2012 |
| NHTSA 10150330 | Battery service information Battery service information on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2013); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65… 2006–2013 | Service bulletin | Oct 2012 |
| SIB 33 01 02 | Clutch ticking noise Clutch ticking noise on BMW E46/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E85… 2006–2012 | Service bulletin | Jul 2011 |
| SIB 63 02 01 | Exterior lighting service information Exterior lighting service information on BMW E46/E53/E60/E61 and other models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64… 2006–2011 | Service bulletin | Aug 2010 |
| SIB 16 02 09 | Fuel gauge failure Fuel gauge failure on BMW E46/E53/E60/E61 and other models (2006–2010); the fix is replacing the affected part. | E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64… 2006–2010 | Service bulletin | Dec 2009 |
| SIB 25 01 08 | Gear selector display position changes from n to r Gear selector display position changes from n to r on S85 engines (2007); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E60, E61, E63, E64 2007 | Service bulletin | Jun 2008 |
| SIB 12 16 08 | Voluntary emission recall 08E-A02 Voluntary emission recall 08E-A02 on S85 engines (2006–2007); BMW released a software update. | E60, E61, E63, E64 2006–2007 | Service bulletin | Jun 2008 |
| SIB 12 09 07 | VANOS check engine light VANOS check engine light on S85 engines (2006–2009); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E60, E61, E63, E64 2006–2009 | Service bulletin | Feb 2008 |
| SIB 36 05 07 | Tires warning message Tires warning message on BMW E53/E60/E61/E63 and other models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65… 2006–2011 | Service bulletin | Dec 2007 |
| SIB 13 03 06 | Fuel pump failure Fuel pump failure on BMW E46/E53/E60/E61 and other models (2006); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. | E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64… 2006 | Service bulletin | May 2006 |
| SIB 11 01 06 | S85 engine oil level and oil service information S85 engine oil level and oil service information on S85 engines (2006); BMW shared service information. | E60, E61 2006 | Service bulletin | Mar 2006 |
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.