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SIB 51 09 23: Power window failure

Power window failure on BMW G22/G23/G26/G42 and other models (2020–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11006730 · Aug 2024 · also written SI B51 09 23, B510923

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.

Sudden failure of the power window(s).

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 09 23
Also written: SI B51 09 23, B510923, 51 09 23, SIB-51-09-23, SI B510923
NHTSA ID10238078, 11006730 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB510923
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed May 2023)
Models228i, 230i, 4 Series, 430i, I4, M235i, M4, M440i
Model years2020–2023
ChassisG22, G23, G26, G42, G82, G83, F44
EnginesB46/B48, B58, Electric, S58
Component (NHTSA)Visibility/Wiper
Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

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.

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