# Service bulletin SI\-B51\-03\-11

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10038188
- Published by NHTSA: 2011\-06\-09
- Manufacturer's number: SI\-B51\-03\-11
- Manufacturer's date: 2011\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY

## NHTSA's summary

BMW: ON SOME 2010 F25 VEHICLES THERE MAY BE A WATER LEAK IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO A FREEZING OF THE E\-BOX WATER DRAIN. \*RM

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 BMW X3

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B410722](/bulletins/10253326.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B\-pillar\(s\) is heard.
- [B540421](/bulletins/10244239.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- [SIB011219](/bulletins/10224186.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Component\-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date. 1. Air flap control \(link\) active, upper \(G12, G30 and G32\) 2. Air flap control \(drive\), active, upper 3. Air flaps, upper \(assembly\) 4. Air flaps, lower \(assembly\) For eligible MY 2017 BMW 530i \(B460\) vehicles that are currently registered in the State of California \(CA\) or a State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation \(CT, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and VT\), the standard emission\-related coverage for the Radiator Front Grille Air Vent Flaps is15 years/150,000 miles. This component\-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.' This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. A check control message or MIL \(Malfunction Indicator Lamp\) may be illuminated with faults stored related to the upper and/or lower active air flap\(s\). Potential causes include: Faulty upper air flap link \(G12, G30, G32\) Faulty upper air flap actuator \(G01, G02, G12, G30, G32\) Faulty upper flap assembly \(G01, G02, G12, G30, G32\) Faulty lower air flap assembly \(G01, G02, G12, G30, G32\) Software error in the DME affecting the upper flap \(G01, G02 only\) Or: Upon visual inspection, the passenger side upper active air flaps are either stuck open or closed, and they will not move and there are no faults stored for the active air flaps \(With no check control message or check engine light or displaying\)
- [B512716](/bulletins/10166232.md), 2019-10-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. RATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints \(only one may be present at a time\) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises or squeaking noises from the area of the tailgate. Or a popping sound coming from the area of the tailgate.
- [B662317](/bulletins/10161576.md), 2019-06-24, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Service Information March 2018 Drivers Assistance Remote Control Systems B66 23 17 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B66 23 17 dated February 2018 CONTACTLESS TAILGATE \(SMART OPENER\) IS TOO SENSITIVE.
- [B512518](/bulletins/10152667.md), 2019-01-07, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A\-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A\-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A\-Pillar may have loosened over time.
- [B512915](/bulletins/10151414.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT. Delivery Stop: Rear Side Window. Delivery Stop has been issued on vehicles produced from August 13, 2015 through August 14, 2015. These vehicles may have had the rear side window adhesive incorrectly applied. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until this issue is corrected. Vehicles at ports of entry will be repaired prior to dealer delivery. This bulletin will be updated with instructions and warranty information when it becomes available. Please contact your field representatives if you have any questions. The affected vehicles can be identified with a ?Vehicle Comment? in DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or ISPA Light with the description: ? Defect Code 0051760300, Delivery Stop, Rear Side Window, see SI B51 29 15.
- [B660816](/bulletins/10151273.md), 2018-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 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 \(system overheating\). No faults in the system and malfunction is sporadic or in a certain area; the situation is caused by interference to the signal.
- [511713](/bulletins/10150172.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Bolt for Tailgate Strut Holder Corroded. The customer may notice traces of corrosion on the bolt securing the tailgate strut. CAUSE Corrosion protection coating of the bolt was below BMW specifications.
- [640213](/bulletins/10150126.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Water Leaks from Center Console. Water leaks from the console into the left and right footwell. CAUSE Condensation is leaking from the HVAC housing water drain connection \(not fitted correctly\).

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