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SIB 52 03 26: Seat service information

Seat service information on BMW G45 models (2025); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11034459 · Jun 2026 · also written SI B52 03 26, B520326

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.

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NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 52 03 26
Also written: SI B52 03 26, B520326, 52 03 26, SIB-52-03-26, SI B520326
NHTSA ID11034459
Document IDs filedB520326
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3
Model years2025
ChassisG45
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Seats

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.

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