Service bulletin B520725
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11020932 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2025-07-28 |
| Manufacturer's number | B520725 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2025-07-17 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
NHTSA's summary
The decorative trims on the head restraints of the driver’s seat and front passenger seat cause groaning noises on any route, at any temperature, even in a slightly reclined position.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| BMW M5 | 2025 |
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| B060626 | 2026-02-04. Other. Trim Return |
| B520725 | 2026-02-02. Service bulletin. The decorative trims on the head restraints of the driver’s seat and front passenger seat cause groaning noises on any route, at any temperature, even in a slightly reclined position. |
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| B511125 | 2025-08-24. Service bulletin. When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is a noticeable lack of cable tension; and the hood will not unlock. |
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