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SIB 51 07 16: Rattle noise

Rattle noise on BMW F32/F33/F36 models (2015–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10151104 · Feb 2016 · also written SI B51 07 16, B510716

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.

SUBJECT Noises from B-pillar Trim. Noise/rattle can occur from the left or right side interior B-pillar trim while driving Burred edge on the inside trim of the lower B-pillar

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 07 16
Also written: SI B51 07 16, B510716, 51 07 16, SIB-51-07-16, SI B510716
NHTSA ID10151104
Document IDs filedB510716
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models428i, 435i
Model years2015–2016
ChassisF32, F33, F36
EnginesN20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Frame And Members

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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