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SIB 22 01 07: Axle noise

Axle noise on BMW E90/E92/E93 models (2007); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10032815 · Nov 2007 · also written SI B22 01 07, B220107

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 front axle/right side. A grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. The noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity during left and right turns.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Find it on NHTSA.gov →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 22 01 07
Also written: SI B22 01 07, B220107, 22 01 07, SIB-22-01-07, SI B220107
NHTSA ID10032815
Document IDs filedSIB-22-01-07
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models3 Series
Model years2007
ChassisE90, E92, E93
EnginesN52, N54, N55
Component (NHTSA)Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

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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