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SIB 11 13 15: Oil filter housing leak
Oil filter housing leak on BMW E60/E84/E89/E90 and other models (2009–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151399 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B11 13 15, B111315
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.
The plastic oil filter housing may fail and lead to an internal and/or external engine oil or coolant leak.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 11 13 15 Also written: SI B11 13 15, B111315, 11 13 15, SIB-11-13-15, SI B111315 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146945, 10151399 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B111315 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jul 2015) |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, X1 SAV, X3, Z4 |
| Model years | 2009–2016 |
| Chassis | E60, E84, E89, E90, E92, E93, F07, F10, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Engine And Engine Cooling Equipment |
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.