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November 1, 2012 Service bulletin

Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (MIL) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible

BMW technical service bulletin SIB-11-02-08 for 2006, 2008-2011 BMW X5, 2006 BMW X3 and 2006-2007, 2009-2010 BMW Z4 and others.

Bulletin number
SIB-11-02-08
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. This situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. If the ignition is cycled, the engine then usually performs normally. Kb updated 8/10/11.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 561 complaints in the engine category.

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