# Service bulletin B511520

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: 10175278
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-05\-18
- Manufacturer's number: B511520
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

WIND NOISE FROM ENGINE BULKHEAD: A wind noise can be heard when driving at highway speeds from the area around the lower windshield. Improper sealing of the engine bulkhead trim.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10175278-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10175278-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 to 2020 BMW X7

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2025514](/recalls/tc/2025514.md), 2025-09-25: Engine
- [24V576000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V576000.md), 2024-08-01: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- [19V513000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V513000.md), 2019-07-03: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B110426](/bulletins/11035500.md), 2026-08-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The manual starting of electronic engine oil level measurement from inside the vehicle, usually afterperforming an engine oil service task, is inoperative or it may lock up at between a 15% to 30% completionrate.
- [B011524](/bulletins/11035499.md), 2026-08-03, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The NVLD modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicles original in\-service / first delivery date.
- [B010324](/bulletins/11035497.md), 2026-08-03, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B010324](/bulletins/11032731.md), 2026-05-18, Warranty extension: ENGINE. The EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service date.
- [B011624](/bulletins/11012075.md), 2024-12-31, Warranty extension: ENGINE. the NVLD modules limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicles original in\-service / first delivery date.
- [B010121](/bulletins/11010768.md), 2024-11-25, Warranty extension: ENGINE. For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles, as determined from the original in\-service date.
- [B010324](/bulletins/11008101.md), 2024-09-29, Warranty extension: ENGINE. For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge \(vent\) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in\-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
- [B010324](/bulletins/11000579.md), 2024-05-31, Warranty extension: ENGINE. EVAP SYSTEM PURGE \(VENT\) VALVE EXT LTD WTY \(ELW\) 15/150
- [B120721](/bulletins/10252038.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Check Control message \(CCM\) indicates: \(ID 213\): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 \- Starter alternator / belt for 48V system \(OSA\_RIEMEN\_RISS\): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt.
- [B170122](/bulletins/10249425.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine is cold. Check Control message \(ID 166\): Top up coolant.

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