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SIB 41 01 23: Popping sound at the top of the c-pillar

Popping sound at the top of the c-pillar on BMW G07/G11/G12 models (2019–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10236389 · Feb 2023 · also written SI B41 01 23, B410123

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.

Popping sound at the top of the c-pillar.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 41 01 23
Also written: SI B41 01 23, B410123, 41 01 23, SIB-41-01-23, SI B410123
NHTSA ID10233159, 10236389 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB410123, SIB410123
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2023)
ModelsALPINA XB7, B7 ALPINA, X7
Model years2019–2024
ChassisG07, G11, G12
EnginesB58, N63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Structure

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.