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SIB 54 01 15: Water Leaking from Headliner
Water Leaking from Headliner on BMW F15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147680 · Mar 2015 · also written SI B54 01 15, B540115
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.
Water Leaking from Headliner. During and/or after heavy or prolonged rain, one or both of the situation(s) listed below may occur: ? Water leaks from various locations in the headliner. ? The footwell carpet is wet or soaked with water. Multiple root causes have been linked to this issue.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 54 01 15 Also written: SI B54 01 15, B540115, 54 01 15, SIB-54-01-15, SI B540115 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147680 |
| Document IDs filed | B540115 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5 |
| Model years | 2014–2016 |
| Chassis | F15 |
| Engines | N20, N55, N57, N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
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.