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SIB 65 25 23: Airbag new-car delivery hold

Airbag new-car delivery hold on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2019–2023); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10242532 · Aug 2023 · also written SI B65 25 23, B652523

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.

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: KNEE AIRBAG.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 25 23
Also written: SI B65 25 23, B652523, 65 25 23, SIB-65-25-23, SI B652523
NHTSA ID10242532
Document IDs filedB652523
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, X5, X6, X6 M, X7
Model years2019–2023
ChassisG05, G06, G07, G11, G12, F96
EnginesB58, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags › Knee Bolster

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.