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SIB 51 10 20: Mirror squeak

Mirror squeak on BMW G20/G21/G29/F30 and other models (2019–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10174014 · Apr 2020 · also written SI B51 10 20, B511020

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.

INTERFERENCE NOISE WHEN FOLDING THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS: Interference noises (creaking groaning clicking) may be present when folding the side view mirrors in or out. Excessive friction on the pivoting mechanism of the side view mirror hinge.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 10 20
Also written: SI B51 10 20, B511020, 51 10 20, SIB-51-10-20, SI B511020
NHTSA ID10174014
Document IDs filedB511020
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models330i, M340i, Z4
Model years2019–2020
ChassisG20, G21, G29, F30, F34
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Back Over Prevention
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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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