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SIB 51 10 13: Squeak noise

Squeak noise on BMW F06/F12/F13 models (2012–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149600 · May 2013 · also written SI B51 10 13, B511013

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.

Center Console Makes Clicking Noises. The driver's or passenger's side of the center console may make a creaking noise when lateral force is applied, such as pressure from a leg or knee.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 10 13
Also written: SI B51 10 13, B511013, 51 10 13, SIB-51-10-13, SI B511013
NHTSA ID10149600
Document IDs filed511013
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models640i, 650i, M6
Model years2012–2014
ChassisF06, F12, F13
EnginesN55, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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.