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BMW service bulletins

3,232 BMW service bulletins filed with NHTSA, including 112 warranty extensions and 149 service campaigns. Search by bulletin number, chassis, engine or keyword.

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Latest bulletins

• SIB 64 10 26 Delivery stop: condensate drain hose Some 2026 X7 (G07) SAVs were built without the A/C evaporator condensate drain hose, so condensation can drain into the front footwell and cause water damage. BMW inspects and fits the hose free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Sep 2026
• SIB 61 12 26 Service action: inspect basic central platform (bcp) and wiper harness BMW bulletin SI B61 12 26 for G45/U11 (2023–2026): Service action: inspect basic central platform (bcp) and wiper harness. Service campaign · Sep 2026
• SIB 51 10 26 Service action: G45 left rear door seal Door noise on BMW G45 models (2025–2026); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Sep 2026
• SIB 01 11 25 N57T EGR cooler / aux EGR cooler ext ltd wty (elw) 25 yrs/no mileage limit EGR valve warranty extension on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Sep 2026
• SIB 61 10 25 009cbb - short circuit in the footwell module (FRM) BMW bulletin SI B61 10 25 for E70/E71/E82/E84 and other models (2006–2024): 009cbb - short circuit in the footwell module (FRM). Service bulletin · Sep 2026
• SIB 51 11 25 Unable to unlock the hood using the release lever On some 2025 X3 (G45), 5 Series (G60), 7 Series (G70) and M5 (G90), the hood release lever in the driver's footwell feels slack and the hood will not unlock. The bulletin gives the repair steps. Service bulletin · Sep 2026

Latest warranty extensions

• SIB 01 11 25 N57T EGR cooler / aux EGR cooler ext ltd wty (elw) 25 yrs/no mileage limit EGR valve warranty extension on BMW F01/F02/F10/F15 models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Sep 2026
• SIB 01 08 26 F33 F83 lower rear side panel water drain repairs extended coverage 15/150 BMW bulletin SI B01 08 26 for F32/F33/F36/F82 and other models (2014–2020): F33 F83 lower rear side panel water drain repairs extended coverage 15/150. Warranty extension · Sep 2026
• SIB 01 09 21 G01/02 G30/32 evap leak diagnosis system (NVLD) module ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150 BMW bulletin SI B01 09 21 for G01/G02/G30/F97 and other models (2006–2023): G01/02 G30/32 evap leak diagnosis system (NVLD) module ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150. Warranty extension · Aug 2026
• SIB 01 15 24 G01/02 G30/32 evap leak diagnosis system (NVLD) module ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150 BMW bulletin SI B01 15 24 for G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2017–2020): G01/02 G30/32 evap leak diagnosis system (NVLD) module ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150. Warranty extension · Jul 2026

Data: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, downloaded 2026-10-18.

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