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SIB 51 47 16: Squeak noise

Squeak noise on BMW F32/F33/F36 models (2015–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10142934 · Dec 2017 · also written SI B51 47 16, B514716

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 C-PILLAR: Creaking noises from C-pillar area (either side) while driving on uneven surface.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 51 47 16
Also written: SI B51 47 16, B514716, 51 47 16, SIB-51-47-16, SI B514716
NHTSA ID10150973, 10142934 (revisions)
Document IDs filedB514716
TypeService bulletin
Date (first filed Jan 2017)
Models428i, 430i, 435i, 440i
Model years2015–2018
ChassisF32, F33, F36
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Structure
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

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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