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SIB 52 07 18: Seat thigh support upholstery is protruding
Seat thigh support upholstery is protruding on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153704 · Dec 2018 · also written SI B52 07 18, B520718
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.
SEAT THIGH SUPPORT UPHOLSTERY IS PROTRUDING. The upholstery may dislodge slightly from the thigh support base over time from repeated compression due to normal use.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 52 07 18 Also written: SI B52 07 18, B520718, 52 07 18, SIB-52-07-18, SI B520718 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10153704 |
| Document IDs filed | B520718 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, ActiveHybrid 3, M2, M235i, M240i |
| Model years | 2012–2018 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F87 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| 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.