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NHTSA 10044679: Power window failure

Power window failure on BMW E83/F25 models (2006–2012); BMW shared service information.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10044679 · Aug 2011

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Information regarding the defect in the rear window defroster that fails to operate properly. No model years listed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10044679
NHTSA ID10044679
Document IDs filedCSC-512911
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3, X3 SAV
Model years2006–2012
ChassisE83, F25
EnginesM54, N20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Rear Window

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.