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SIB 51 36 15: Trunk lid leak

Trunk lid leak on BMW F82/F83 models (2015–2016); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147776 · Oct 2015 · also written SI B51 36 15, B513615

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 left rear light PVC seam may not have been applied properly and may be leaking. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action involves F82 (M4 Coupe) models produced in August 2015.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 36 15
Also written: SI B51 36 15, B513615, 51 36 15, SIB-51-36-15, SI B513615
NHTSA ID10147776
Document IDs filedB513615
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM4
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF82, F83
EnginesS55
Component (NHTSA)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.