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SIB 51 30 18: Groaning noise from the center console
Groaning noise from the center console on BMW F80/F82/F83 models (2015–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10153637 · Jan 2019 · also written SI B51 30 18, B513018
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 the center console.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 30 18 Also written: SI B51 30 18, B513018, 51 30 18, SIB-51-30-18, SI B513018 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10153637 |
| Document IDs filed | B513018 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | M3, M4 |
| Model years | 2015–2018 |
| Chassis | F80, F82, F83 |
| Engines | S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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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