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SIB 06 14 26: Rear Bumper Return

Rear Bumper Return on BMW F15 models (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW other communication · NHTSA ID 11029014 · Feb 2026 · also written SI B06 14 26, B061426

What it covers

A general communication BMW filed with NHTSA.

Rear Bumper Return

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 06 14 26
Also written: SI B06 14 26, B061426, 06 14 26, SIB-06-14-26, SI B061426
NHTSA ID11029014
Document IDs filedB061426
TypeOther communication
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2017
ChassisF15
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body

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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