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BMW X5 2019–2020technical service bulletin

Bulletin B511620 · NHTSA communication 10175279 · issued Apr 1, 2020

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
2019–2020
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM: A wind noise from the windshield area is present while driving caused by a separation of the windshield side trim (circled) on one or both sides. Improper bonding of the side windshield trim during production.

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.