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NHTSA 11030318: Engine replacement

Engine replacement on B46/B48 engines (2025); the fix is replacing the affected part.

BMW over-the-air update · NHTSA ID 11030318 · Mar 2026

What it covers

BMW can deliver this update remotely. A BMW center can also install it.

It was determined that the oil return line for the turbo charger was installed with a bolt of the wrong size. The bolt for the oil return line needs to be replaced.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 11030318
NHTSA ID11030318
Document IDs filedInVeh-InApp-Comm
TypeOver-the-air update
Date
ModelsX2
Model years2025
ChassisU10
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Engine

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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All B46/B48 bulletins

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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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