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SIB 51 32 16: Door squeak
Door squeak on BMW E90/E92/E93/F07 and other models (2012–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146830 · Sep 2016 · also written SI B51 32 16, B513216
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.
CREAKING NOISES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. Creaking noise is heard from door trim panel while driving on rough roads. Door trim panel is contacting the inner door panel.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 32 16 Also written: SI B51 32 16, B513216, 51 32 16, SIB-51-32-16, SI B513216 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10146830 |
| Document IDs filed | B513216 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 228i, 230i, 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i, 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 5 Series Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 3, M2, M235i, M240i, M3, M4 |
| Model years | 2012–2017 |
| Chassis | E90, E92, E93, F07, F22, F23, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36, F80, F82, F83, F87 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N47, N52, N55, N63, S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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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