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SIB 51 42 16: Water dripping into luggage compartment from open trunk lid
Water dripping into luggage compartment from open trunk lid on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146956 · Nov 2016 · also written SI B51 42 16, B514216
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.
WATER DRIPPING INTO LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FROM OPEN TRUNK LID. Water drips into luggage compartment when the trunk lid is lifted (also see attached video below). www.tinyurl.com/F30trunk trunk lid making sure it flows over the taillight.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 42 16 Also written: SI B51 42 16, B514216, 51 42 16, SIB-51-42-16, SI B514216 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146956 |
| Document IDs filed | B514216 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, ActiveHybrid 3, M3 |
| Model years | 2012–2017 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34, F80 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure |
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.