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BMW 128I 2006–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin B110208 · NHTSA communication 10181214 · issued Sep 1, 2020

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2006–2013
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. If theignition is cycled, the engine then usually performs normally.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.