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SIB 51 25 19: Power window noise

Power window noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2012–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10165288 · Aug 2019 · also written SI B51 25 19, B512519

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 WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 25 19
Also written: SI B51 25 19, B512519, 51 25 19, SIB-51-25-19, SI B512519
NHTSA ID10165288
Document IDs filedB512519
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, ActiveHybrid 3, M3
Model years2012–2017
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34, F80
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, S55
Component (NHTSA)Structure › Body › Door
Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls

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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