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BMW 525D Xdrive 2011–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin B512017 · NHTSA communication 10149242 · issued May 1, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2011–2016
model years
29
vehicle entries

Official summary

"WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF FRONT DOOR IS DISPLACED. ? Noise detected upon closing door ? Damage to one or both window frame trims (front and rear door). CAUSE Front window frame trim is offset toward ""B"" pillar (as shown). Replace one or both window frame trim panels, if damaged."

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.