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SIB 65 05 26: Air bags service campaign
Air bags service campaign on BMW E83/F25 models (2010–2013); the fix is replacing the affected part.
BMW service campaign · NHTSA ID 11031873 · Apr 2026 · also written SI B65 05 26, B650526
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.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 65 05 26 Also written: SI B65 05 26, B650526, 65 05 26, SIB-65-05-26, SI B650526 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11030336, 11031873 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B650526 |
| Type | Service campaign |
| Date | (first filed Mar 2026) |
| Models | X3, X3 SAV |
| Model years | 2010–2013 |
| Chassis | E83, F25 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Air Bags |
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
F25 repair costs All N20 bulletins All N47 bulletins All N52 bulletins All N55 bulletins
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