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SIB 51 12 22: Door fault codes

Door fault codes on BMW G07/G06/E71/F16 models (2008–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10218416 · Jul 2022 · also written SI B51 12 22, B511222

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.

The following LIN faults for electric door sunshade may be present in the BDC fault memory.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 12 22
Also written: SI B51 12 22, B511222, 51 12 22, SIB-51-12-22, SI B511222
NHTSA ID10218372, 10218416 (revisions)
Document IDs filedSIB511222
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jun 2022)
ModelsX6, X7
Model years2008–2023
ChassisG07, G06, E71, F16
EnginesB58, N54, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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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