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SIB 12 05 26: Fuel tank noise
Fuel tank noise on BMW G60/G70 models (2024); BMW shared service information.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11031571 · Apr 2026 · also written SI B12 05 26, B120526
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.
A “knocking” sound from the fuel tank area can be heard in the passenger area. Occurrence information below. 1. The noise occurs when the engine is at idle 2. The noise occurs sporadically 3. The noise disappears when the fuel filler cap is opened 4.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 05 26 Also written: SI B12 05 26, B120526, 12 05 26, SIB-12-05-26, SI B120526 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 11031571 |
| Document IDs filed | B120526 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530i, 740i |
| Model years | 2024 |
| Chassis | G60, G70 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System |
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.