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SIB 51 21 18: Door noise

Door noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149531 · Oct 2018 · also written SI B51 21 18, B512118

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.

GROANING NOISE FROM INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR. There is a groaning noise coming from the interior door grab handle when opening or closing the door. Improper torque of the interior grab handle screws.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 21 18
Also written: SI B51 21 18, B512118, 51 21 18, SIB-51-21-18, SI B512118
NHTSA ID10149531
Document IDs filedB512118
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI8
Model years2019
ChassisI12, I15
EnginesB38
Component (NHTSA)Equipment
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.

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