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NHTSA 10059090: Axle ticking noise

Axle ticking noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10059090 · Jul 2015

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

BMW - wheel interface with the brake disc might have customer complaining about ticking and chirping noises from the front and rear axle

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10059090
NHTSA ID10059090
Document IDs filed36 03 15
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI8
Model years2014–2016
ChassisI12, I15
EnginesB38
Component (NHTSA)Tires
Wheels

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.

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