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SIB 61 21 13: Door failure

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

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150180 · Nov 2013 · also written SI B61 21 13, B612113

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.

Automatic Parking Function for Door Mirrors Is Inoperative. When the reverse gear is selected, the automatic parking function (tilting of the door mirrors) does not work. CAUSE Coding error in the BDC (Body Domain Controller)

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 61 21 13
Also written: SI B61 21 13, B612113, 61 21 13, SIB-61-21-13, SI B612113
NHTSA ID10150180
Document IDs filed612113
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5
Model years2014
ChassisF15
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices

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.