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SIB 63 02 22: Excessive condensation in one or both headlights

Excessive condensation in one or both headlights on BMW G22/G23/G26/G80 and other models (2021–2022); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11017571 · Apr 2025 · also written SI B63 02 22, B630222

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.

Excessive condensation in one or both headlights.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 02 22
Also written: SI B63 02 22, B630222, 63 02 22, SIB-63-02-22, SI B630222
NHTSA ID10214988, 11017571 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB630222, SIB630222
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed May 2022)
Models430i, I4, M3, M4, M440i
Model years2021–2022
ChassisG22, G23, G26, G80, G81, G82, G83
EnginesB46/B48, B58, Electric, S58
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Visibility/Wiper

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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