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SIB 65 14 18: Trunk lid failure

Trunk lid failure on BMW G11/G12 models (2016–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153775 · Jan 2019 · also written SI B65 14 18, B651418

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.

AUDIO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER(S) INOPERATIVE. The Audio Amplifier (AMP) and/or the Active Sound Design amplifier (ASD) may not function intermittently or permanently. CAUSE The foam seals of the trunk water channel clips may be missing or damaged.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 14 18
Also written: SI B65 14 18, B651418, 65 14 18, SIB-65-14-18, SI B651418
NHTSA ID10153775
Document IDs filedB651418
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models740e, 740i, 740LI, 750LI, M760i
Model years2016–2017
ChassisG11, G12
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N63, N74
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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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