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SIB 06 57 25: Right Engine Hood Hinge Return

Right Engine Hood Hinge Return on BMW F06/F10/F12/F13 models (2012); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW other communication · NHTSA ID 11025849 · Nov 2025 · also written SI B06 57 25, B065725

What it covers

A general communication BMW filed with NHTSA.

Right Engine Hood Hinge Return

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 06 57 25
Also written: SI B06 57 25, B065725, 06 57 25, SIB-06-57-25, SI B065725
NHTSA ID11025849
Document IDs filedB065725
TypeOther communication
Date
Models528i, 640i
Model years2012
ChassisF06, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN20, N55
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.