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SIB 31 01 12: Axle noise
Axle noise on BMW G11/G12/G32/E60 and other models (2006–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10179812 · Aug 2020 · also written SI B31 01 12, B310112
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.
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 31 01 12 Also written: SI B31 01 12, B310112, 31 01 12, SIB-31-01-12, SI B310112 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10049319, 10150323, 10150219, 10147715, 10147009, 10146821, 10142929, 10138386, 10179812 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 310112, B310112, SIB-31-01-12 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2012) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 3 Series, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I ActiveHybrid, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 640i, 650i, 7 Series, 740e, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 745e, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, B7 ALPINA, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M760i, M760LI, X5, X5 DIESEL SAV, X5 M, X6, X6 M |
| Model years | 2006–2020 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G32, E60, E70, E71, E72, E82, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F15, F16, F80, F82, F83, F87, E53, E61, E92, E93, F30, F85, F86 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, M54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S55, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Back Over Prevention Equipment Power Train Power Train › Axle Assembly Steering Suspension Suspension › Front Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing Wheels |
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.