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SIB 51 18 21: Equipment service information
Equipment service information on BMW G05/G06/G07/F96 models (2019–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10201144 · Jul 2021 · also written SI B51 18 21, B511821
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.
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Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 18 21 Also written: SI B51 18 21, B511821, 51 18 21, SIB-51-18-21, SI B511821 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10201144 |
| Document IDs filed | B511821 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X6, X6 M, X7 |
| Model years | 2019–2021 |
| Chassis | G05, G06, G07, F96 |
| Engines | B58, N63, S63 |
| 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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