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SIB 51 11 23: Latches/locks/linkages cracking

Latches/locks/linkages cracking on BMW I20/G05/G09/G60 and other models (2022–2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10253329 · Apr 2024 · also written SI B51 11 23, B511123

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.

1. While driving on a smooth paved road, acracking sound can be heard coming from theright-side luggage compartment capping trimpanel. 2. While driving on a smooth paved or rough road, a cracking sound can be heard coming from the D-pillar trim panel.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 11 23
Also written: SI B51 11 23, B511123, 51 11 23, SIB-51-11-23, SI B511123
NHTSA ID10239606, 10242881, 10253329 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB511123
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jun 2023)
Models530i, IX, X1, X5, XM
Model years2022–2024
ChassisI20, G05, G09, G60, F48, U11
EnginesB46/B48, B58, Electric, N63, S68
Component (NHTSA)Latches/Locks/Linkages
Structure

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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