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SIB 33 02 21: Axle noise

Axle noise on BMW G05/G06/F96 models (2020–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10194295 · Apr 2021 · also written SI B33 02 21, B330221

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.

KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES: . Knocking noises coming from the rear axle when cornering slowly and/or traveling over uneven road surfaces.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 33 02 21
Also written: SI B33 02 21, B330221, 33 02 21, SIB-33-02-21, SI B330221
NHTSA ID10194295
Document IDs filedB330221
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6, X6 M
Model years2020–2021
ChassisG05, G06, F96
EnginesB58, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Power Train › Axle Hubs

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.