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SIB 51 21 22: Gap between the windshield lateral seal and A-pillar(s)

Gap between the windshield lateral seal and A-pillar(s) on BMW G70 models (2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10241367 · Jul 2023 · also written SI B51 21 22, B512122

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.

Gap between the windshield lateral seal and A-pillar(s)

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 21 22
Also written: SI B51 21 22, B512122, 51 21 22, SIB-51-21-22, SI B512122
NHTSA ID10241367
Document IDs filedB512122
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models740i, 760i
Model years2023
ChassisG70
EnginesB58, S68
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

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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