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SIB 16 02 16: Rattle noise

Rattle noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147535 · Jul 2016 · also written SI B16 02 16, B160216

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.

Rattle Or Buzzing Noise At 1500 To 2200 Rpm. When accelerating, particularly when driving off on a slope, there is a buzzing, rattling noise coming from the driver's side underbody, near the footwell area. The quick-release coupling for the fuel line is contacting the fuel line protective plate.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 02 16
Also written: SI B16 02 16, B160216, 16 02 16, SIB-16-02-16, SI B160216
NHTSA ID10147535
Document IDs filedB160216
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, ActiveHybrid 3
Model years2012–2017
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Fuel System
Gasoline

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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