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NHTSA 10162404: Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle

Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle on BMW E46/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2006–2013); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162404 · Jul 2019

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.

Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory button typically will return the mirror to the stored position.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10162404
NHTSA ID10162404
Document IDs filed513608
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335d, 335i, 335IS, M3, X5, X6, X6 M, Z4
Model years2006–2013
ChassisE46, E70, E71, E72, E82, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesM54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, S54, S63, S65
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior

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.

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