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SIB 51 16 14: Door opens to first stage while driving
Door opens to first stage while driving on BMW F15/F16/E70/E71 models (2013–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149529 · Oct 2018 · also written SI B51 16 14, B511614
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.
DOOR OPENS TO FIRST STAGE WHILE DRIVING. The door opens to the first stage and the "Door Open" indicator (pictogram) will indicate the door affected. This can affect any door. Automatic soft-close drive (Bowden cable lock).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 16 14 Also written: SI B51 16 14, B511614, 51 16 14, SIB-51-16-14, SI B511614 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10056716, 10148028, 10147615, 10058494, 10147679, 10146759, 10154852, 10149529 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 511614, B-511614, B511614, SIB-51-16-14 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Sep 2014) |
| Models | X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2013–2017 |
| Chassis | F15, F16, E70, E71 |
| Engines | N20, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch Structure › Body › Door |
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.