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SIB 16 06 15: Deformation of the Fuel Tank

Deformation of the Fuel Tank on BMW F25 models (2015–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151403 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B16 06 15, B160615

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.

Deformation of the Fuel Tank. The vehicle loses power while driving. There may also be a complaint of difficulty refilling the tank. CAUSE There is inadequate venting of the fuel tank.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 06 15
Also written: SI B16 06 15, B160615, 16 06 15, SIB-16-06-15, SI B160615
NHTSA ID10151403
Document IDs filedB160615
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF25
EnginesN20, N47, N55
Component (NHTSA)Fuel System
Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank

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.