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SIB 17 02 09: Turbocharger leak

Turbocharger leak on BMW E53/E70/E82/E88 models (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10053585 · Sep 2013 · also written SI B17 02 09, B170209

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.

This is designated for E70, and E90 models with M57Y diesel engines. Service engine soon lamp may be illuminated.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 17 02 09
Also written: SI B17 02 09, B170209, 17 02 09, SIB-17-02-09, SI B170209
NHTSA ID10053585
Document IDs filedSIB-17-02-09
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models1 Series, 128i, 135i, X5, X5 SAV
Model years2006–2013
ChassisE53, E70, E82, E88
EnginesM54, M57, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel

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.