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SIB 51 26 15: Driver or Passenger's Front Doors Handles Inoperable
Driver or Passenger's Front Doors Handles Inoperable on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147251 · Sep 2015 · also written SI B51 26 15, B512615
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.
Driver or Passenger's Front Doors Handles Inoperable. Sporadically it is not possible to open the driver or passenger's front door from the outside or inside door handle. Multiple attempts will eventually open the door. Comfort access operation of the outside door handle works properly.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 26 15 Also written: SI B51 26 15, B512615, 51 26 15, SIB-51-26-15, SI B512615 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147251 |
| Document IDs filed | B512615 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, ActiveHybrid 3, M3 |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34, F80 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, S55 |
| 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.