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SIB 51 33 16: Seat noise
Seat noise on BMW F32/F33/F36/F82 and other models (2014–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10200233 · Jun 2021 · also written SI B51 33 16, B513316
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.
Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment- rear seat bench rear passenger compartment foot well rear passenger compartment side panel Failure of various control units installed in the area of the water removal channel
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 51 33 16 Also written: SI B51 33 16, B513316, 51 33 16, SIB-51-33-16, SI B513316 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147023, 10164006, 10200233 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B513316 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Aug 2016) |
| Models | 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, M4 |
| Model years | 2014–2020 |
| Chassis | F32, F33, F36, F82, F83 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N55, S55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Seats Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly Structure › Body Structure › Frame And Members |
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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