BMW Rear right light system faulty
Rear right light system faulty
Quick answer
For certain 2022 US BMW iX vehicles built before March 2022, “Rear right light system faulty” may be a taillamp check-control message covered by BMW Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 63 06 22.
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1. What does Rear right light system faulty mean?
For certain 2022 US BMW iX vehicles built before March 2022, “Rear right light system faulty” may be a taillamp check-control message covered by BMW Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 63 06 22.
2. Technical explanation
BMW’s verified bulletin identifies check-control message 2053, “Rear right light system faulty,” as a taillamp-related message. The bulletin states that, during a vehicle test, communication-related Body_CAN faults may be stored for rear light modules. The supplied evidence excerpt does not establish the complete diagnostic procedure or repair.
3. What system is affected?
Rear taillamp/light system and Body_CAN communication involving rear light modules.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Check-control message 2053: “Rear right light system faulty.”
- The message may be displayed in the central information display (CID).
6. Possible causes
- For applicable vehicles, BMW SIB 63 06 22 documents Body_CAN communication faults involving rear light modules during a vehicle test.
- The supplied verified evidence does not establish a specific failed component or root cause.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange professional diagnosis by an authorized BMW service center or qualified technician.
- Record the displayed message and any accompanying warnings for the service appointment.
- Do not attempt high-voltage or vehicle-network repairs yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- A service technician can perform a vehicle test and check for the fault codes identified in BMW SIB 63 06 22.
- The supplied evidence does not support additional owner-performed troubleshooting steps.
11. When to contact service
Contact a BMW authorized service center, particularly if the message remains displayed or recurs.
12. What the service center may check
- Perform a vehicle test.
- Check for stored faults 035BC7, 035BCB, 035BCC, and 035BCE, which BMW identifies as rear light module Body_CAN communication faults.
- Check for fault CD1444; the supplied excerpt lists this code but does not provide its full description.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence in the supplied bulletin excerpt.
14. Affected vehicles
- BMW iX · 2022 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- BMW SIB 63 06 22, “Taillamp Check Control Message Displayed in the CID,” published October 6, 2022; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10227567.
- Applicability stated in the supplied evidence: US-market 2022 BMW iX (I20) produced before March 2022.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10227567, BMW SIB 63 06 22: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2020-2024.zip#nhtsa_id=10227567
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10227567: B630622 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does “Rear right light system faulty” mean on a BMW iX?
BMW identifies it as taillamp check-control message 2053. For the specified iX production range, the bulletin associates the message with possible stored Body_CAN communication faults involving rear light modules.
Which BMW iX vehicles are identified by the bulletin?
The supplied bulletin applies to US-market 2022 BMW iX (I20) vehicles produced before March 2022.
Is it safe to drive or charge?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
What codes may be stored?
BMW lists 035BC7, 035BCB, 035BCC, and 035BCE for Body_CAN communication faults involving rear light modules. The excerpt also lists CD1444 without its complete description.