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Service bulletin SIB-65-75-06

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10029605
Published by NHTSA2009-07-13
Manufacturer's numberSIB-65-75-06
Manufacturer's date2011-08-01
ReplacesSIB-65-75-06REV1
NHTSA componentAIR BAGS

NHTSA's summary

BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE UPDATED 9/30/11. *PE

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Air bags

Vehicles listed
BMW 3 SERIES1994, 1995
BMW 3 SERIES1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
BMW 3 SERIES1994, 1995, 1996
BMW 3 SERIES1994, 1995, 1996
BMW 3 SERIES1994, 1995
BMW 3 SERIES1994, 1995
BMW 3 SERIES1994, 1995, 1996
BMW 3 SERIES1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES1998, 1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES1998, 1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES1999, 2000
BMW 3 SERIES2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW 3 SERIES2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW 3 SERIES2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW 3 SERIES2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW 3 SERIES2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW 3 SERIES2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW 3-SERIES2003
BMW 3-SERIES2003
BMW 3-SERIES2003
BMW 3-SERIES2003
BMW 3-SERIES2003
BMW 3-SERIES2003
BMW 5 SERIES1994 to 2005
BMW 5-SERIES2003
BMW 6 SERIES1985 to 2005
BMW 7 SERIES1994 to 2005
BMW X32004, 2005, 2006
BMW X51999
BMW X52000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW Z42002
BMW Z42003, 2004, 2005

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20256022025-10-31. Airbag
25V7480002025-10-31. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
20243922024-07-03. Airbag
20213542021-05-27. Airbag
21V4010002021-05-27. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
20200092020-01-15. Airbag
20V0180002020-01-15. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
20196012019-11-26. Airbag
20196002019-11-26. Airbag
20195992019-11-26. Airbag

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SIB6502222022-08-22. Service bulletin. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal; 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal.
SIB6501222022-08-22. Service bulletin. A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal.
B6518202020-12-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
B0131182019-05-20. Service bulletin. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B0131182019-05-20. Service bulletin. TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B0801192019-03-18. Service bulletin. In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recalls; and get rewarded for helping us with completing repairs.
B0116182019-02-25. Service bulletin. TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
B6569062018-12-10. Service bulletin. "This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated, FC 93EB or FC 55 . The red airbag warning lamp (AWL) in the instrument cluster is illuminated and a fault code for ""Emergency call function..."" is stored in the MRS5 (Multiple Restraint System) control module. The fault code is FC 93EB for the E90 and E91 or FC 55 for the X3. The fault occurs regardless of whether the vehicle has a TCU (Telematics Control Unit) or not. Internal varistor fault within the MRS control module."
B0117182018-11-26. Service bulletin. For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata passenger?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.
B0116182018-11-26. Service bulletin. For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component-specific? customer support program applies only if there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Takata driver?s side airbag module in a listed vehicle.