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Service bulletin 651013

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 id10150131
Published by NHTSA2018-12-03
Manufacturer's number651013
Manufacturer's date2013-03-01
NHTSA componentAIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

NHTSA's summary

"Enabling and Replacing New OC3 Seat Mat. The replacement OC3 seat mat (front passenger seat occupancy) will not enable when following ISTA Repair Instruction REP 65 77 604, ""Replacing sensor mat (OC3 mat) for passenger seat occupancy detector."" When the new mat is installed in the vehicle, too much pre-load pressure will prevent the mat from being enabled. ISTA/P WILL NOT enable the new part, and will cause permanent damage to it."

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Air bags

Vehicles listed
BMW 1 SERIES2011
BMW 1 SERIES M2011
BMW 128I2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
BMW 128I US2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 128I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 135I2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
BMW 135I COUPE2007
BMW 135I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 325I2006
BMW 325XI2006
BMW 325XIT2006 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 3282007 to 2010
BMW 328I2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
BMW 328XI2007, 2008
BMW 328XI2009 to 2012
BMW 330I2006
BMW 330XI2006
BMW 3352007 to 2010
BMW 335D2009, 2010, 2011
BMW 335I2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
BMW 335I US2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW 335IS2011
BMW 335IS2013
BMW 335XI2007, 2008
BMW 335XI2009 to 2010
BMW M32008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
BMW M3 US2011

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20243922024-07-03. Airbag
24V5130002024-07-03. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
20200092020-01-15. Airbag
20200082020-01-15. Airbag
20V0170002020-01-15. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
14V4280002018-06-11. AIR BAGS
17V4280002017-07-06. AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
20161422016-03-31. Airbag
16V0710002016-02-05. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
20152302015-05-27. 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
B6504142022-12-12. Service bulletin. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present.
B5130162020-04-20. Service bulletin. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
B0113192020-02-18. Service bulletin. SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting tabs for the rear tail light assembly housing(s) may become too brittle and crack to the point where the hold down nut(s) can no longer keep the housing(s) in place.
B6511192019-07-22. Service bulletin. Due to an issue during supplier production the driver and/or passenger knee air bags could become damaged during deployment.
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."
2702122018-12-03. Service bulletin. "DSC Warning Light Is On. The warning lamps for DSC, ABS and brake warning are illuminated. There may also be a warning in the control display for ""Chassis Control System failure."" One or more of the following fault codes are stored: DSC: ??D36D44 - Signal error longitudinal torque distribution (LMV) ??48097D - Transfer Case clutch position open CAUSE Software calibration error in the LMV"