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SIB 66 08 16: Door overheating
Door overheating on BMW F25/F26 models (2011–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151273 · Apr 2016 · also written SI B66 08 16, B660816
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.
Comfort Access Sporadically Malfunctions. Any or all doors, including rear tailgate, cannot be opened from the outside door handle via CA (Comfort Access). Faults in CA for aerial short(s). Faults for door handle(s). Rapid opening and close (system overheating).
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 66 08 16 Also written: SI B66 08 16, B660816, 66 08 16, SIB-66-08-16, SI B660816 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10151273 |
| Document IDs filed | B660816 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | X3, X4 |
| Model years | 2011–2017 |
| Chassis | F25, F26 |
| Engines | N20, N47, N52, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Structure › Body › Door Structure › Body › Tailgate |
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.