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SIB 31 01 24: Strut warranty extension

Strut warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G80/G81 and other models (2015–2024); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10249016 · Jan 2024 · also written SI B31 01 24, B310124

What it covers

A warranty extension means BMW will repair the listed part at no cost on eligible cars within the stated age and mileage. Check eligibility for your VIN with a BMW center before paying for this repair.

With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once again under load.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 31 01 24
Also written: SI B31 01 24, B310124, 31 01 24, SIB-31-01-24, SI B310124
NHTSA ID10249016
Document IDs filedB310124
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsM2, M3, M4, X3, X4
Model years2015–2024
ChassisG01, G02, G80, G81, G82, G83, G87, F25, F26, F80, F82, F83, F87, F97, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B58, N20, N47, N55, S55, S58
Component (NHTSA)Suspension

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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