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SIB 34 08 16: Brakes noise

Brakes noise on BMW F15/F16 models (2015–2017); BMW released a revised part and repair procedure.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153634 · Jan 2019 · also written SI B34 08 16, B340816

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.

Modified front brake pads are being supplied. Installation of these new brake pads addresses customers complaint of "front brake noise in a stop & go traffic conditions".

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 08 16
Also written: SI B34 08 16, B340816, 34 08 16, SIB-34-08-16, SI B340816
NHTSA ID10153634
Document IDs filedB340816
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX5, X6
Model years2015–2017
ChassisF15, F16
EnginesN20, N55, N57, N63
Component (NHTSA)Hydraulic
Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads
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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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.