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SIB 27 03 15: Transmission vibration

Transmission vibration on BMW E60/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2007–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151404 · Aug 2015 · also written SI B27 03 15, B270315

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.

Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop. Chassis stabilization warning is displayed. Vehicle may exhibit a shudder or vibration when taking off from a stop. One or more of the following fault codes may be stored: LMV ?

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 27 03 15
Also written: SI B27 03 15, B270315, 27 03 15, SIB-27-03-15, SI B270315
NHTSA ID10151404
Document IDs filedB270315
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 335i, 340i, 428i, 435i, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, M235i, M5, M6, X1 SAV, X3, X4, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M
Model years2007–2016
ChassisE60, E70, E71, E72, E84, E90, E92, E93, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F22, F23, F25, F26, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, M57, N20, N47, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63
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.

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