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SIB 51 40 15: Door noise

Door noise on BMW I12/I15 models (2014–2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147877 · Dec 2015 · also written SI B51 40 15, B514015

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.

Inside Front Door Handle Makes Cracking Noise. Customer states there is a cracking noise when pulling on the inside door handle. CAUSE Front door trim panel loose on right or left side.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 40 15
Also written: SI B51 40 15, B514015, 51 40 15, SIB-51-40-15, SI B514015
NHTSA ID10147877
Document IDs filedB514015
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsI8
Model years2014–2016
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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