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SIB 26 02 14: Driveshaft ticking noise

Driveshaft ticking noise on BMW F80/F82/F83 models (2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148419 · Nov 2014 · also written SI B26 02 14, B260214

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.

Ticking Noise from Driveshaft During "Hard" Acceleration. A clicking noise is heard from the center of the vehicle during hard acceleration. The right side parking-brake tube comes into contact with the driveshaft.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 26 02 14
Also written: SI B26 02 14, B260214, 26 02 14, SIB-26-02-14, SI B260214
NHTSA ID10148419
Document IDs filed260214
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM3, M4
Model years2015
ChassisF80, F82, F83
EnginesS55
Component (NHTSA)And Fittings
Equipment › Mechanical
Lines/Piping
Parking Brake › Driveline › Hydraulic › Hoses

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.