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SIB 34 10 20: Brakes ticking noise

Brakes ticking noise on B46/B48/B58 engines (2019–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10182909 · Oct 2020 · also written SI B34 10 20, B341020

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.

TICKING NOISE FROM DRIVERS FOOTWELL DURING LIGHT BRAKING WHILE COASTING: A ticking sound can be heard from the drivers footwell while coasting with the engine OFF. The noise occurs when the pedal is slightly pressed with minimum force without the brake light being activated.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 34 10 20
Also written: SI B34 10 20, B341020, 34 10 20, SIB-34-10-20, SI B341020
NHTSA ID10182610, 10182909 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB341020
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330e, 330i, 430i, M340i, M440i
Model years2019–2021
ChassisG20, G21, G22, G23, G26, F30, F34
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System › Software
Engine
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.

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