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SIB 34 07 14: Noise service information

Noise service information on BMW G11/G12/G14/G15 and other models (2006–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10244237 · Oct 2023 · also written SI B34 07 14, B340714

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.

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 07 14
Also written: SI B34 07 14, B340714, 34 07 14, SIB-34-07-14, SI B340714
NHTSA ID10147612, 10152664, 10244237 (revisions)
Document IDs filed340714, B340714
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jan 2015)
Models528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5, M2, M235i, M240i, M3, M340i, M4, M440i, M5, M550i, M6, M760i, M760LI, M8, M8 GRAN, M850i
Model years2006–2024
ChassisG11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G30, G42, G80, G81, G82, G83, G87, E46, E60, E61, E63, E64, E90, E92, E93, F06, F10, F12, F13, F22, F23, F44, F80, F82, F83, F87, F90, F91, F92, F93, F07, F30
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S54, S55, S58, S63, S65, S85
Component (NHTSA)Hydraulic
Service Brakes

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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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