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SIB 61 17 26: Seat cracking
Seat cracking on BMW G42/G45 models (2026); BMW gives an adjustment procedure.
BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11037514 · Sep 2026 · also written SI B61 17 26, B611726
What it covers
A service campaign is a fix BMW performs free on affected cars. Ask a BMW center whether it is open on your VIN.
The seat module for the driver’s seat maycontain an incomplete solder connection. Ifthis connection breaks over time, the seat canonly be adjusted using the controls along theside of the seat cushion.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 17 26 Also written: SI B61 17 26, B611726, 61 17 26, SIB-61-17-26, SI B611726 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11036554, 11037514 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B611726 |
| Type | Service campaign |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2026) |
| Models | 230i, X3 |
| Model years | 2026 |
| Chassis | G42, G45 |
| Engines | B46/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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