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SIB 31 03 24: Axle noise

Axle noise on BMW G70 models (2023–2025); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11031573 · Apr 2026 · also written SI B31 03 24, B310324

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.

When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a “groan”-type noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise is most noticeable after load reversal. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second time stamp.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 31 03 24
Also written: SI B31 03 24, B310324, 31 03 24, SIB-31-03-24, SI B310324
NHTSA ID11005218, 11031573 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB310324
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jul 2024)
Models740i, I7
Model years2023–2025
ChassisG70
EnginesB58, Electric
Component (NHTSA)Steering
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.