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SIB 52 07 16: Seat failure
Seat failure on BMW F15/F16 models (2014–2017); BMW released a software update.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146642 · Apr 2017 · also written SI B52 07 16, B520716
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.
LOSS OF SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROL. What is new? Procedure section updated with video link as a repair hint. Front seat electric adjustment controls do not function. Electrostatic discharge damage the seat module.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 52 07 16 Also written: SI B52 07 16, B520716, 52 07 16, SIB-52-07-16, SI B520716 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146746, 10150975, 10146642 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B520716 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Dec 2016) |
| Models | X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2014–2017 |
| Chassis | F15, F16 |
| Engines | N20, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System › Wiring Equipment Seats Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust |
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.