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SIB 51 09 20: Door noise

Door noise on BMW G01/F97 models (2018–2020); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174013 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B51 09 20, B510920

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.

G01 WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS: Customer complaint of hissing or wind noise present in the interior of the vehicle at speeds above 60 mph. CAUSE The following areas and defects may cause this complaint: 1. A pillar gutter trim not correctly installed. 2.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 09 20
Also written: SI B51 09 20, B510920, 51 09 20, SIB-51-09-20, SI B510920
NHTSA ID10174013
Document IDs filedB510920
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX3
Model years2018–2020
ChassisG01, F97
EnginesB46/B48, B47, B58, S58
Component (NHTSA)Back Over Prevention
Suspension
Vehicle Speed Control
Visibility

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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