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SIB 36 02 15: Wheels leak
Wheels leak on BMW E46/E60/E70/E71 and other models (2006–2016); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147136 · May 2015 · also written SI B36 02 15, B360215
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.
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to replace the valve stem will lead to a pressure leak.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 36 02 15 Also written: SI B36 02 15, B360215, 36 02 15, SIB-36-02-15, SI B360215 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147136 |
| Document IDs filed | B360215 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 128i, 135i, 228i, 320i, 325i, 328, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335, 335d, 335i, 335IS, 340i, 428i, 435i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, I3, I8, M235i, M3, M4, M5, M6, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2016 |
| Chassis | E46, E60, E70, E71, E72, E82, E83, E84, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F80, F82, F83, I01, I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38, B46/B48, B58, Electric, M54, M57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S54, S55, S63, S65, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Tires › Valve Wheels |
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.