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SIB 51 43 16: Power window corrosion

Power window corrosion on BMW E60/F07/F10 models (2011–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149245 · May 2017 · also written SI B51 43 16, B514316

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.

EDGE CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR FRONT AND REAR DOOR UNDER THE PAINT FINISH. Corrosion of the front door and rear edges is appearing in paint surface near window trim. Material contamination.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 43 16
Also written: SI B51 43 16, B514316, 51 43 16, SIB-51-43-16, SI B514316
NHTSA ID10149245
Document IDs filedB514316
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 › 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.