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SIB 12 09 18: Starter rattle
Starter rattle on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2012–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149573 · Oct 2018 · also written SI B12 09 18, B120918
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.
NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN STARTING. Noise when starting the engine. Engine making a rattling/grinding noise near the 12 volt starter motor.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 09 18 Also written: SI B12 09 18, B120918, 12 09 18, SIB-12-09-18, SI B120918 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10138376, 10149573 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B120918 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Apr 2018) |
| Models | 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 550i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 750LI, ActiveHybrid 3, M760i |
| Model years | 2012–2018 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G30, G31, E60, E90, E92, E93, F07, F10, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, N62, N63, N74 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine Engine And Engine Cooling |
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.