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SIB 51 15 13: Door rattle

Door rattle on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2013–2014); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150260 · Oct 2013 · also written SI B51 15 13, B511513

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.

Rattling Noise in the Front Door. The customer may complain of a rattling noise from the front door panel when the vehicle is in motion. CAUSE The wiring harness near the tweeter is not routed correctly.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 15 13
Also written: SI B51 15 13, B511513, 51 15 13, SIB-51-15-13, SI B511513
NHTSA ID10150260
Document IDs filed511513
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328i, 335i
Model years2013–2014
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N52, N55
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System

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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