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SIB 51 15 20: Engine service information
Engine service information on B58/N63 engines (2019–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10252016 · Mar 2024 · also written SI B51 15 20, B511520
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.
Deactivated: Currently investigating other components that maybe playing a factors besides what is mentioned in the SIB. Topic is under investigation.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 15 20 Also written: SI B51 15 20, B511520, 51 15 20, SIB-51-15-20, SI B511520 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10175278, 10214982, 10252016 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B511520, SIB511520 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2020) |
| Models | X5, X7 |
| Model years | 2019–2024 |
| Chassis | G05, G07 |
| Engines | B58, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual Visibility › Windshield |
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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