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SIB 34 06 20: DSC unit noise over speed bumps

DSC unit noise over speed bumps on BMW G20/G21/F30/F34 models (2019–2021); BMW released a software update.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10178997 · Jul 2020 · also written SI B34 06 20, B340620

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.

NOISE FROM DYNAMIC STABILITY CTRL(DSC)UNIT WHEN DRIVING RAPIDLY OVER SPEED BUMP: When driving rapidly over a speed bump, the following issues may arise: 1. DSC pump noise 2. Power output delayed for 1-2 seconds DSC software application.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 06 20
Also written: SI B34 06 20, B340620, 34 06 20, SIB-34-06-20, SI B340620
NHTSA ID10178997
Document IDs filedB340620
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330e, 330i, M340i
Model years2019–2021
ChassisG20, G21, F30, F34
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Electronic Stability Control › Automatic (Asc)

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.