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SIB 18 02 14: Wheels bolt torque check

Wheels bolt torque check on BMW F25/F30/F31 models (2014–2015); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148175 · Dec 2014 · also written SI B18 02 14, B180214

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.

Dual Mass Flywheel - Diagnosis and Inspection. INFORMATION The following three criteria must be checked, evaluated and the resulting findings documented on the repair order prior to replacing a dual-mass flywheel as defective: 1.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 18 02 14
Also written: SI B18 02 14, B180214, 18 02 14, SIB-18-02-14, SI B180214
NHTSA ID10148175
Document IDs filed180214
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328d, X3
Model years2014–2015
ChassisF25, F30, F31
EnginesN20, N47, N55
Component (NHTSA)Power Train

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.