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SIB 54 01 14: Sunroof failure

Sunroof failure on BMW F15 models (2014–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148324 · May 2014 · also written SI B54 01 14, B540114

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.

Panoramic Sunroof Does Not Open or Close. One or both of the following may occur: 1. The sunroof becomes stuck during operation. 2. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed. The panoramic sunroof rear glass mechanism fails. The drive cable plate is either broken or bent.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 54 01 14
Also written: SI B54 01 14, B540114, 54 01 14, SIB-54-01-14, SI B540114
NHTSA ID10148324
Document IDs filed540114
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2014–2015
ChassisF15
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment › Mechanical
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

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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