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SIB 51 23 09: Door service information

Door service information on BMW F01/F02 models (2009–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10040174 · Mar 2011 · also written SI B51 23 09, B512309

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.

The cable for the outside door handle on both front doors may not be watertight. Water and/or dirt may enter the cable and make the handle difficult to move.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 23 09
Also written: SI B51 23 09, B512309, 51 23 09, SIB-51-23-09, SI B512309
NHTSA ID10040174
Document IDs filedSIB-51-23-09
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models7 Series
Model years2009–2011
ChassisF01, F02
EnginesN54, N55, N63
Component (NHTSA)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.

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