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SIB 52 06 21: Seat rattle
Seat rattle on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10200235 · Jun 2021 · also written SI B52 06 21, B520621
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.
The driver's seat and/or passenger seat rattles ("cracking" noise) during load reversal. There is a slight movement in the seat that is most noticeable when moving forwards and backwards.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 52 06 21 Also written: SI B52 06 21, B520621, 52 06 21, SIB-52-06-21, SI B520621 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10200235 |
| Document IDs filed | B520621 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 530e, 530i, 540d, 540i, 640i, 740e, 740i, 740LI, 745e |
| Model years | 2016–2021 |
| Chassis | G11, G12, G30, G31, G32, F06, F12, F13 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B57, B58, N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Seats |
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.