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NHTSA 10162428: Water leak fault codes
Water leak fault codes on BMW E60/E61/F07/F10 models (2006–2010); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162428 · 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.
Various Electrical Problems Caused by Water Ingress.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10162428 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10162428 |
| Document IDs filed | 611306 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, M5 |
| Model years | 2006–2010 |
| Chassis | E60, E61, F07, F10 |
| Engines | N52, N54, N62, N63, S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Structure |
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.