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SIB 52 09 19: Seat noise
Seat noise on BMW F01/F02/F06/F12 and other models (2012–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10163045 · Jun 2019 · also written SI B52 09 19, B520919
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.
CRACKING NOISE FROM SEAT BACKREST. Groaning/Cracking noises are heard from the front seat backrest when the vehicle is cornering.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 52 09 19 Also written: SI B52 09 19, B520919, 52 09 19, SIB-52-09-19, SI B520919 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10163045 |
| Document IDs filed | B520919 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 428i, 430i, 435i, 440i, 640i, 650i, B7 ALPINA, M4, M6 |
| Model years | 2012–2018 |
| Chassis | F01, F02, F06, F12, F13, F32, F33, F36, F82, F83 |
| Engines | B46/B48, B58, N20, N55, N63, S55, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | 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.