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SIB 51 17 14: Door rattle

Door rattle on BMW E60/F07/F10 models (2011–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10148227 · Aug 2014 · also written SI B51 17 14, B511714

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 from Mid-range Speaker in Front Door Panel. The customer complains of a rattle noise in either the left or right front door only when the speakers are in use.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 17 14
Also written: SI B51 17 14, B511714, 51 17 14, SIB-51-17-14, SI B511714
NHTSA ID10148227
Document IDs filed511714
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, ActiveHybrid 5, M5
Model years2011–2015
ChassisE60, F07, F10
EnginesN20, N52, N55, N57, N62, N63, S63
Component (NHTSA)Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Structure › Body › Door

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.