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SIB 11 15 17: Turbocharger leak

Turbocharger leak on B46/B48 engines (2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10136710 · Dec 2017 · also written SI B11 15 17, B111517

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.

B46/48 ENGINE: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER RETURN LINE: Exhaust turbocharger, oil return line leaking at connection to turbocharger.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 11 15 17
Also written: SI B11 15 17, B111517, 11 15 17, SIB-11-15-17, SI B111517
NHTSA ID10136710
Document IDs filedB111517
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models230i, 330i, 430i, 530i
Model years2017
ChassisG30, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling

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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