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SIB 11 05 14: Exhaust leak

Exhaust leak on BMW E60/F06/F07/F10 and other models (2011–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148251 · Apr 2014 · also written SI B11 05 14, B110514

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.

S63TU Engine: Noises from Leaking Exhaust Manifold. A rattling, knocking, clattering or hissing noise can be heard from the engine compartment while the engine is running. It is more pronounced when the engine is under load.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 11 05 14
Also written: SI B11 05 14, B110514, 11 05 14, SIB-11-05-14, SI B110514
NHTSA ID10148251
Document IDs filed110514
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, M5, M6
Model years2011–2013
ChassisE60, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13
EnginesN20, N52, N55, N62, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

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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