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SIB 51 07 15: Power window noise

Power window noise on BMW F22/F23 models (2015–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147137 · May 2015 · also written SI B51 07 15, B510715

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.

Groaning Noise from Front Door Window Glass. When driving, the customer complains of groaning noises from the left or right front door window near the windshield. The door seal rubs the glass near the A-pillar.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 07 15
Also written: SI B51 07 15, B510715, 51 07 15, SIB-51-07-15, SI B510715
NHTSA ID10136723, 10147137 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB510715
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, M235i
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF22, F23
EnginesN20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Side/Rear
Structure › Body › Door
Visibility
Visibility › Glass

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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