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SIB 51 28 19: Noise from front area

Noise from front area on BMW E60/F07/F10 models (2011–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10166234 · Sep 2019 · also written SI B51 28 19, B512819

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.

NOISE FROM FRONT AREA: There is a hissing or wind noise present from the front area of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 28 19
Also written: SI B51 28 19, B512819, 51 28 19, SIB-51-28-19, SI B512819
NHTSA ID10166234
Document IDs filedB512819
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, M5
Model years2011–2016
ChassisE60, F07, F10
EnginesN20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Structure
Structure › Body › Hood

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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