List of Service Information Bulletins (SIBs) that apply to the E46 M3
For a long time I've thought it would be useful if there was a list available of all SIBs that pertain to the E46 M3. This would be a useful reference when investigating issues to know whether there was anything relevant to whatever question I had or issue I was facing.
It would be even nicer to have all of the SIB documents available online for everyone to reference, however BMW's copyright enforcement precludes this. From my research this copyright applies to the actual SIB documents. As far as I can tell there is no reason the metadata of these documents (e.g. name, date, etc.) cannot be shared, hence I have done this in the table below.
NOTE: I will not be sharing copies of the SIB documents under any circumstances. I would be in breach of my licence agreement with BMW if I was to do so. If there are specific SIBs anyone is interested in I would be happy to provide my own synopsis of the document in question.
Mods: As I said above as far as I can tell providing the information below is not impinging on BMWs copyright. If you see things differently/don't want to take the risk please remove this post (or ask me to). I certainly don't want to cause any trouble or concern for anyone.
It would be even nicer to have all of the SIB documents available online for everyone to reference, however BMW's copyright enforcement precludes this. From my research this copyright applies to the actual SIB documents. As far as I can tell there is no reason the metadata of these documents (e.g. name, date, etc.) cannot be shared, hence I have done this in the table below.
NOTE: I will not be sharing copies of the SIB documents under any circumstances. I would be in breach of my licence agreement with BMW if I was to do so. If there are specific SIBs anyone is interested in I would be happy to provide my own synopsis of the document in question.
Mods: As I said above as far as I can tell providing the information below is not impinging on BMWs copyright. If you see things differently/don't want to take the risk please remove this post (or ask me to). I certainly don't want to cause any trouble or concern for anyone.
| SIB Number | Description | Date |
| SIB 65 17 14 | RECALL CAMPAIGN 14V-428: REPLACE PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE | 2023-08-28 |
| SIB 65 06 20 | RECALL CAMPAIGNS 19V-852/19V-853: INSPECTION DONE; DRIVER’S FRT AIR BAG INFLATOR | 2023-05-17 |
| SIB 65 24 19 | RECALL 19V-852: DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG (NADI) INFLATOR | 2023-05-17 |
| SIB 65 25 19 | RECALL 19V-853: DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG (NADI) INFLATOR | 2023-05-17 |
| SIB 65 02 17 | RECALL 17V-047: DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE - PRIOR PARTS REPLACEMENT | 2023-05-04 |
| SIB 65 11 15 | RECALL 15V-318: DRIVERS FRONT AIR BAG MODULE (FINAL REPAIR) | 2023-05-04 |
| SIB 65 20 19 | RECALL CAMPAIGN 19V-698: DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE – PRIOR PARTS REPLACEMENT | 2023-05-04 |
| SIB 01 26 22 | TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL COMPONENT RETURN SHIPMENTS-CONTACT INFORMATION TO SCHEDULE | 2022-12-13 |
| SIB 65 01 20 | RECALL CAMPAIGN 20V-018: REPLACE PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE | 2022-12-13 |
| SIB 34 04 14 | Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles | 2021-07-13 |
| SIB 01 31 18 | TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS | 2020-12-30 |
| SIB 65 15 13 | Recall Campaign 13V-172: Passenger Front Air Bag Module | 2020-07-02 |
| SIB 01 16 18 | TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT - CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM: FRONT DRIVER’S SIDE AIRBAG MODULES | 2019-01-14 |
| SIB 01 16 16 | Safety Recall: AMP - RAMP Up New Loaner Vehicles | 2016-05-01 |
| SIB 01 18 16 | Safety Recall Trade Benefit (SRTB) | 2016-05-01 |
| SIB 01 04 10 | BMW Maintenance Program: Annual Low-Mileage Engine Oil Changes | 2015-01-01 |
| SIB 12 09 13 | State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due to an Invalid VIN Number | 2013-11-01 |
| SIB 09 01 13 | Programming an Earlier DME Replacement with ISTA/P and Manual Entry | 2013-01-01 |
| SIB 84 02 12 | CDMA Telematics Control Unit (TCU) Replacement Procedure | 2012-10-01 |
| SIB 65 18 02 | MK3 NAV: Display Has a Start-up Delay at Temperatures Below 37 Degrees F | 2012-03-01 |
| SIB 65 19 02 | MK3: Navigation System Screen Starts Up with Lettering "T20.10" | 2012-03-01 |
| SIB 16 04 12 | Fuel Tank Access Cover Locking Ring Torque Specification Missing from ISTA/D | 2012-02-01 |
| SIB 65 02 02 | Business BMW53 Radio: Navigation Volume Too Low | 2012-02-01 |
| SIB 65 02 05 | SIRIUS Satellite Radio: How It Works | 2012-02-01 |
| SIB 65 10 02 | Business CD53 Radio Has Distortion When in AM Band | 2012-02-01 |
| SIB 65 20 04 | CD53 Radio: Ticking or Hissing Noise from Speakers | 2012-02-01 |
| SIB 84 11 06 | Swapping TCUs for Testing | 2012-02-01 |
| SIB 33 01 02 | Grinding Noise from the Rear Axle Differential during Slow Cornering | 2011-07-01 |
| SIB 65 07 07 | SDARS SIRIUS Radio is Intermittently Inoperative | 2011-07-01 |
| SIB 63 13 06 | Automatic Headlamp System Does Not Switch Off The Lights | 2010-12-01 |
| SIB 64 01 08 | Air Conditioning System Leak Testing | 2010-12-01 |
| SIB 12 24 05 | S54B32 - Special Limited Ignition Coils Warranty of 8 Years/Unlimited Miles | 2010-11-01 |
| SIB 65 21 02 | Navigation System Operating Software | 2010-10-01 |
| SIB 13 01 07 | Fuel Injection and Induction System Cleaning | 2010-08-01 |
| SIB 84 22 05 | Reactivation of BMW Assist Services | 2010-04-01 |
| SIB 32 17 08 | Rubbing and/or Scraping Noise from the Steering Column | 2010-02-01 |
| SIB 84 12 09 | BMW Assist System Capabilities and Services by Model Year | 2009-11-01 |
| SIB 12 22 08 | Recall 08E-A03: M3 S54-DME Reprogramming for Catalyst Conversion Diagnosis | 2009-10-01 |
| SIB 41 02 09 | Rear Axle Carrier (Sub-frame) Support Proposed Class Action Settlement | 2009-10-01 |
| SIB 41 04 08 | Rear Axle Support Repair Procedure | 2009-10-01 |
| SIB 00 01 05 | New Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance Requirements: 2006 | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 00 02 03 | New Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance Requirements: 2004 | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 00 05 01 | New Vehicle Preparation & Maintenance Requirements: 2002 | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 00 06 04 | New Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance Requirements: 2005 | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 00 11 02 | New Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance: 2003 | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 13 06 09 | Fuel Injection and Induction System Cleaning-Customer Information Brochure | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 41 01 09 | Rear Axle Support Inspection | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 84 07 06 | BMW Assist Location Unknown or Inaccurate | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 84 08 07 | Service Action: Reactivation of Telematics Control Unit (TCU) | 2009-06-01 |
| SIB 61 07 09 | One-Touch Windows Inoperative After General Module Replacement | 2009-05-01 |
| SIB 84 01 09 | Service Action: Reactivation of Telematics Control Unit (TCU) | 2009-04-01 |
| SIB 51 35 08 | Cracked or Damaged Windshields | 2009-01-01 |
| SIB 33 07 08 | Rear Spring Repair Procedures | 2008-12-01 |
| SIB 65 08 04 | BM53 Radio Cuts Off or Does Not Work | 2008-12-01 |
| SIB 84 20 07 | Upgrading BMW Assist to Support New Bluetooth Handsets | 2008-10-01 |
| SIB 36 01 08 | Tire Pressure Warning Caused by Damaged Wheel Electronics | 2008-08-01 |
| SIB 84 14 05 | Retrofitting a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) with Bluetooth Technology | 2008-08-01 |
| SIB 65 01 04 | AM/FM Radio Reception Problems - Radio/Antenna Diagnosis | 2008-07-01 |
| SIB 65 04 08 | "Call SIRIUS" Is Displayed | 2008-04-01 |
| SIB 01 02 08 | BMW Performance Line of Accessories | 2008-02-01 |
| SIB 13 01 08 | M3 S54 - Crank/No-Start on 1st Cold Start Attempt | 2008-01-01 |
| SIB 04 07 07 | Fuel Injection and Induction System Cleaning | 2007-12-01 |
| SIB 04 28 07 | Fuel Injection and Induction System Cleaning Tool Hose Replacement | 2007-12-01 |
| SIB 63 04 01 | Turn Signal Lamp Installation | 2007-12-01 |
| SIB 12 24 07 | S54: Catalyst Protection Mode While the Vehicle is Low on Fuel | 2007-11-01 |
| SIB 84 13 04 | BMW Assist with Integrated Bluetooth | 2007-11-01 |
| SIB 84 21 07 | Diagnosis When an Unapproved Handset is Paired to a Vehicle | 2007-11-01 |
| SIB 12 11 06 | Recall 06E-A03: S62,S54 - DME Reprogramming for OBD Communication | 2007-10-01 |
| SIB 84 19 07 | One Way Audio when Using a Bluetooth Enabled Handset | 2007-10-01 |
| SIB 00 07 07 | "Service Due" Mileage in Key Reader and Kombi Contradict Each Other | 2007-09-01 |
| SIB 12 12 07 | S54 Service Engine Soon Light Illuminated: FC 174 and 175 Fuel System Diagnosis | 2007-08-01 |
| SIB 84 14 07 | BMW Assist or Bluetooth Inoperative, TCU FC #73 | 2007-08-01 |
| SIB 84 15 07 | Accept/Ignore Call Flashes on BMW for a Second when Receiving an Incoming Call | 2007-08-01 |
| SIB 65 50 06 | BM53 Radio: Time Delay When Changing Preset Radio Stations | 2007-06-01 |
| SIB 84 13 05 | Bluetooth Phone Call May Still be Displayed as Active after the Call has Ended | 2007-05-01 |
| SIB 84 03 07 | Difficulties Pairing Multiple Bluetooth Handsets to the Vehicle | 2007-03-01 |
| SIB 84 04 07 | Bluetooth Handsets No Longer Pairs to the Vehicle | 2007-03-01 |
| SIB 84 05 06 | Diagnosis of Bluetooth Handset Related Complaints | 2007-03-01 |
| SIB 62 10 06 | Instrument Cluster Back Lighting Fails Sporadically | 2007-02-01 |
| SIB 04 14 06 | Ball Joint Tester - Adapter | 2006-12-01 |
| SIB 51 32 06 | Mirror Memory, No Adjustment With Change Of Key | 2006-12-01 |
| SIB 64 21 06 | Air Conditioning Sporadically Fails to Cool | 2006-12-01 |
| SIB 65 39 06 | Replacement Radio has Bad AM Reception and Displays Incorrect Frequencies | 2006-12-01 |
| SIB 65 40 06 | Radio Display is Inoperative at Low Ambient Temperatures | 2006-12-01 |
| SIB 66 07 06 | Remote Control Key Not Working | 2006-12-01 |
| SIB 12 32 06 | Powertrain Drivability Complaints | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 12 37 06 | MSS54 - Various Throttle Potentiometer Faults in DME Memory - Diagnostic Hints | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 17 04 06 | Coolant Level Sensor Replacement Information | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 23 05 06 | M3; SMG FC 056 & FC 054 - Diagnostic Hints | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 61 30 06 | Engine No Longer Starts After EWS 4.3 Installation | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 30 06 | VV710 Bluetooth Handset Does Not Charge In Docking Cradle | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 31 06 | Bluetooth Handset Phonebook Not Available In Vehicle After Pairing | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 33 06 | The Motorola V710 Bluetooth Handset Does Not Work Properly | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 37 06 | Placing Hands-Free Call with a Bluetooth handset the Call Ends After 30 Seconds | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 39 06 | BMW Assist TCU Fault Code 110 (0x6E) "E-Call_LED Fault" | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 42 06 | Difficulties Pairing the Motorola Bluetooth Phone | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 43 06 | Hands-Free Not Possible With Siemens S55 Bluetooth Phone | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 84 46 06 | LED Illuminates Intermittently on the MID or Board Monitor | 2006-11-01 |
| SIB 51 11 05 | Side View Mirror Heating Operation | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 61 17 06 | Battery Discharge with Key Inserted in Ignition Lock | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 61 18 06 | False Alarm from Anti-Theft Alarm | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 64 08 91 | Musty Odors from Air Conditioning System | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 64 17 06 | IHKA Blower Output Stage Failure | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 65 19 06 | DWA Siren Triggered Incorrectly | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 65 24 06 | Rear Interior Sensor Wiring Missing | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 84 51 06 | The BMW Assist "Embedded" Phone Rings Erroneously in the Vehicle | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 84 55 06 | BMW Assist Calls Are Inoperative | 2006-10-01 |
| SIB 51 53 02 | Discoloration of Shadowline Trim | 2006-09-01 |
| SIB 65 79 06 | Navigation System Shows Incorrect Vehicle Positioning | 2006-08-01 |
| SIB 84 16 06 | BMW Assist Inoperative After Transportation Mode is Cleared | 2006-08-01 |
| SIB 11 05 06 | S54 Harsh Metallic Noise from the VANOS Assembly | 2006-06-01 |
| SIB 54 05 06 | Sunroof Repairs | 2006-06-01 |
| SIB 84 18 06 | "Low Bluetooth Signal" Displayed in Handset or Bluetooth Connection is Lost | 2006-06-01 |
| SIB 09 03 98 | "Car and Key Memory" (CKM) Configuration | 2006-05-01 |
| SIB 41 02 05 | Trunk Lid Fails to Latch | 2006-05-01 |
| SIB 41 03 05 | Rattle From Behind Rear Seat | 2006-05-01 |
| SIB 65 09 06 | Audio Source Doesn't Change Correctly Via "MODE" Button | 2006-05-01 |
| SIB 63 07 05 | Headlight(s) are Inoperative After Parts Replacement or Coding | 2006-04-01 |
| SIB 12 23 05 | S54B32 - Special Limited Air Mass Meter Warranty of 7 Years/70,000 Miles | 2006-03-01 |
| SIB 84 04 06 | Service Action: Reactivation of Telematics Control Unit (TCU) | 2006-03-01 |
| SIB 23 02 06 | Towing Vehicles with SMG Transmissions | 2006-01-01 |
| SIB 65 18 05 | MP3 Compatibility Overview | 2006-01-01 |
| SIB 84 02 06 | Hands free Bluetooth Phone Call may be Lost if a Call Waiting Call is Received | 2006-01-01 |
| SIB 23 05 04 | Service Action: Reprogram the SMG Control Unit | 2005-12-01 |
| SIB 32 19 05 | LF-20 Power Steering Pump | 2005-12-01 |
| SIB 65 13 05 | Battery Draw Since An iPod Was Installed | 2005-12-01 |
| SIB 66 04 05 | "Remotes Inop, Key in Ignition" Warning | 2005-12-01 |
| SIB 66 05 05 | "When Using Remote, Convertible Top Doesn't Open or Stops Part-Way" | 2005-12-01 |
| SIB 12 22 05 | Charging Indicator Lamp Illuminates While Driving | 2005-11-01 |
| SIB 63 01 05 | Xenon Headlamp Failure | 2005-11-01 |
| SIB 51 06 05 | Front Window Initialization | 2005-10-01 |
| SIB 65 14 05 | CD Changer Malfunctions or CD Skips | 2005-09-01 |
| SIB 65 15 05 | CD Mode is Inoperative and 'TR' is Shown in the Board Monitor Display | 2005-09-01 |
| SIB 84 15 05 | Board Monitor Reverts to Telephone Menu after Sleep Mode | 2005-09-01 |
| SIB 64 10 05 | IHKA Inoperative, Fuse 28 Blown | 2005-08-01 |
| SIB 84 09 04 | TCU Missing from Vehicle, but not Included in Service Action | 2005-08-01 |
| SIB 51 15 05 | Vehicle Locks and/or Unlocks | 2005-07-01 |
| SIB 54 09 05 | Convertible Top Noise | 2005-07-01 |
| SIB 65 05 05 | BM53 Radio is Switching From Stereo to Mono | 2005-07-01 |
| SIB 33 01 05 | Rear Shock Absorber Mount Rattling Noise | 2005-06-01 |
| SIB 34 01 05 | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Not Recognized | 2005-06-01 |
| SIB 36 05 05 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | 2005-06-01 |
| SIB 51 12 04 | Door Edge Protection Seal Peeling Apart | 2005-06-01 |
| SIB 65 13 01 | Subwoofer Causes Rattling Noises | 2005-06-01 |
| SIB 84 18 03 | Service Action: BMW Assist Inoperative | 2005-03-17 |
| SIB 65 24 00 | Side Airbags Resistance too High: FC 8/9 (MRS2), or 5/6 (MRS3) | 2005-01-01 |
| SIB 11 02 03 | Service Action: E46 M3 S54 Connecting Rod Bearings | 2004-12-01 |
| SIB 11 04 04 | Service Action: E46 M3 S54 Connecting Rod Bearings Replacement | 2004-12-01 |
| SIB 12 07 04 | Oxygen Sensor Faults on M54, S54 and S62 Engines | 2004-11-01 |
| SIB 23 01 04 | SA: Change the Pin Assignment for the SMG Hydraulic Control Unit Relay | 2004-11-01 |
| SIB 65 07 04 | Procedures to Enter the Radio Service Mode | 2004-11-01 |
| SIB 65 05 04 | iPod Interface Radio Cable Wired Incorrectly | 2004-07-01 |
| SIB 21 01 01 | Popping/Clicking from Clutch Pedal | 2004-06-01 |
| SIB 54 06 01 | Sunroof "Anti-Trap" Activates | 2004-06-01 |
| SIB 65 26 00 | Coding/Replacing of Airbag Control Modules | 2004-05-01 |
| SIB 84 08 04 | Remove BMW Assist (SA639) & Install BMW ULF w/Bluetooth | 2004-05-01 |
| SIB 65 10 99 | In-Dash CD43 Radio - CD will not Eject | 2004-04-01 |
| SIB 11 07 03 | Engine Low Oil Level Warning with Ignition Off | 2004-03-01 |
| SIB 51 03 03 | Exterior Mirrors Fail Sporadically | 2004-03-01 |
| SIB 51 03 04 | Noises from Window Regulator | 2004-03-01 |
| SIB 12 01 02 | E46 M3, M roadster/coupe w/S54: Transp. Eng. Speed Limiter | 2002-01-01 |
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