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SIB 51 02 23: Popping sound at the top of the c-pillar
Popping sound at the top of the c-pillar on BMW G11/G12/G70 models (2019–2023); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10236390 · Feb 2023 · also written SI B51 02 23, B510223
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
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 02 23 Also written: SI B51 02 23, B510223, 51 02 23, SIB-51-02-23, SI B510223 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10233160, 10236390 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B510223, SIB510223 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Feb 2023) |
| Models | 740e, 740i, 740LE, 740LI, 745e, 745LE, 750i, 750LI, 760i, I7 |
| Model years | 2019–2023 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G70 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, Electric, N63, S68 |
| 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.