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SIB 51 18 22: Structure new-car delivery hold

Structure new-car delivery hold on BMW G05/G07 models (2019–2022); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10227552 · Oct 2022 · also written SI B51 18 22, B511822

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.

Windscreen Seal BMW AG Has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 19, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023 BMW vehicles.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 18 22
Also written: SI B51 18 22, B511822, 51 18 22, SIB-51-18-22, SI B511822
NHTSA ID10227552
Document IDs filedB511822
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X7
Model years2019–2022
ChassisG05, G07
EnginesB58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Structure

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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