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SIB 33 02 25: Axle overheating
Axle overheating on B46/B48/B58 engines (2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign.
BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11018517 · May 2025 · also written SI B33 02 25, B330225
What it covers
A service campaign is a fix BMW performs free on affected cars. Ask a BMW center whether it is open on your VIN.
Sufficient grease was not applied to the left rear axle shaft. The velocity joints could overheat after a short amount of driving
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 33 02 25 Also written: SI B33 02 25, B330225, 33 02 25, SIB-33-02-25, SI B330225 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11018517 |
| Document IDs filed | B330225 |
| Type | Service campaign |
| Date | |
| Models | X3 |
| Model years | 2025 |
| Chassis | G45 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Power Train |
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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