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SIB 18 02 25: Rattle noise

Rattle noise on BMW G45 models (2025); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11020907 · Jul 2025 · also written SI B18 02 25, B180225

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.

After engine warm up there is a rattling noise coming from the rear muffler. During diagnosis, the rattle goesaway if the vehicle is put on a lift.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 18 02 25
Also written: SI B18 02 25, B180225, 18 02 25, SIB-18-02-25, SI B180225
NHTSA ID11020907
Document IDs filedB180225
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3
Model years2025
ChassisG45
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body

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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