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SIB 32 03 19: Steering ticking noise

Steering ticking noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F22 and other models (2012–2018); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10159122 · Mar 2019 · also written SI B32 03 19, B320319

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.

STEERING GEAR MOVEMENT NOT SMOOTH. Stiff movement in the steering or sticks when steering from one limit position to the other Unfavorable software of the Electric Power Steering (EPS)

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 32 03 19
Also written: SI B32 03 19, B320319, 32 03 19, SIB-32-03-19, SI B320319
NHTSA ID10159122
Document IDs filedB320319
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, ActiveHybrid 3, M235i, M240i
Model years2012–2018
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Steering

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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