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SIB 51 25 17: Trunk lid service information

Trunk lid service information on BMW G30/G31/E60/F07 and other models (2017–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149244 · May 2017 · also written SI B51 25 17, B512517

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.

SERVICE ACTION: REMOVE XDRIVE NAME PLATE FROM TRUNK LID. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed. The xDrive name plate on the left side of the trunk was incorrectly installed at the factory and needs to be removed.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 25 17
Also written: SI B51 25 17, B512517, 51 25 17, SIB-51-25-17, SI B512517
NHTSA ID10149244
Document IDs filedB512517
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models530i, 540i, 550i, M550i
Model years2017–2018
ChassisG30, G31, E60, F07, F10
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N62, N63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Structure › Body › Trunk Lid

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.