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BMW X5 2019technical service bulletin

Bulletin B512318 · NHTSA communication 10152666 · issued Nov 1, 2018

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2019
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

SERVICE ACTION: RESEAL UNDERBODY BAFFLES. Under certain conditions when driving through water, the underbody baffles may not completely prevent water ingress. Incorrect sealer application during production.

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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.