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SIB 11 09 16: Transmission leak
Transmission leak on N63/S63 engines (2007–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10135021 · Feb 2018 · also written SI B11 09 16, B110916
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.
N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear: Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission bell housing.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 09 16 Also written: SI B11 09 16, B110916, 11 09 16, SIB-11-09-16, SI B110916 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151302, 10135021 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B110916 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed May 2016) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M5, M6, X5, X5 DIESEL SAV, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M |
| Model years | 2007–2017 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, E71, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, E72 |
| Engines | N63, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Bell Housing |
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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