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SIB 41 07 22: Structure cracking

Structure cracking on BMW G01/F97/G02/E83 and other models (2006–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11006729 · Aug 2024 · also written SI B41 07 22, B410722

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.

While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound fromthe top of the B-pillar(s) is heard.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 41 07 22
Also written: SI B41 07 22, B410722, 41 07 22, SIB-41-07-22, SI B410722
NHTSA ID10228429, 10235182, 10242692, 10253326, 11006729 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB410722
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Nov 2022)
ModelsX3, X3 hybrid, X3 SAV, X4
Model years2006–2024
ChassisG01, F97, G02, E83, F25, F26, F98
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B58, M54, N20, N47, N52, N55, S58
Component (NHTSA)Structure
Structure › Body
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

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.