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SIB 34 09 13: Axle squeak

Axle squeak on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147933 · Jan 2014 · also written SI B34 09 13, B340913

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.

Brake Squeal. Squeaking noises from the front or rear axle when braking. The squeaking noise when braking may have different causes, depending on the axle.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 09 13
Also written: SI B34 09 13, B340913, 34 09 13, SIB-34-09-13, SI B340913
NHTSA ID10147933
Document IDs filed340913
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models335i
Model years2012–2015
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN55
Component (NHTSA)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.