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SIB 63 03 17: Headlight service information

Headlight service information on BMW G11/G12 models (2016–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149261 · May 2017 · also written SI B63 03 17, B630317

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.

Vehicle front side panel, left or right, has been impacted ? Vehicle has water or condensation in a headlight External forces applied to the front side panel may cause damage to headlights that may not be readily apparent.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 63 03 17
Also written: SI B63 03 17, B630317, 63 03 17, SIB-63-03-17, SI B630317
NHTSA ID10149261
Document IDs filedB630317
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models750LI, M760LI
Model years2016–2017
ChassisG11, G12
EnginesN63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting › Headlights

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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