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SIB 51 02 16: Rattle noise

Rattle noise on BMW E92/E93/F30/F31 and other models (2013–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151363 · Jun 2016 · also written SI B51 02 16, B510216

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.

RATTLE OR SCRAPING NOISE IN ROOF LINER. A scraping or groaning noise can be heard from the left or right side of the headliner from the A, B or C-pillar.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 02 16
Also written: SI B51 02 16, B510216, 51 02 16, SIB-51-02-16, SI B510216
NHTSA ID10151099, 10151363 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB510216
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Feb 2016)
Models328d, 328i, 330i
Model years2013–2017
ChassisE92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesB46/B48, N20, N47, N52
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
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.