Home › Service bulletins › SIB 63 11 10
SIB 63 11 10: Tailgate leak
Tailgate leak on BMW E70 models (2007–2010); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10040048 · Apr 2011 · also written SI B63 11 10, B631110
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 leaks into the tailgate lamp causing corrosion and CAN lead to electrical failure of the lamp. There will also be a warning light in the instrument cluster. E70.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 63 11 10 Also written: SI B63 11 10, B631110, 63 11 10, SIB-63-11-10, SI B631110 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10040048 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-63-11-10 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X5, X5 SAV |
| Model years | 2007–2010 |
| Chassis | E70 |
| Engines | M57, N52, N62 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights |
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.
More for these cars
Before you pay: check your VIN for recalls
Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a warranty extension. Our free recall check lists NHTSA recalls for your car's model and year.
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.