BMW 3.18i Emergency Deactivation Code Error

As a long-time Volkswagen user, I recently switched to a 2017 BMW 3.18 based on recommendations. While the car initially ran without issues, I recently started experiencing an “SOS Emergency” error. Upon researching, I found that this system isn’t even used in Turkey. When I visited the Borusan service in Denizli, I was shocked by the high cost they quoted just to diagnose or update the issue.
This has left me disappointed and with a sense of regret. This unused module is not only causing unnecessary warnings on my display, but it also obstructs access to other vital driving information. As a new BMW customer, I kindly request assistance from BMW and Borusan to resolve this issue reasonably.


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