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SIB 52 12 25: Seat noise

Seat noise on BMW U10/U11 models (2024–2026); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 11023249 · Sep 2025 · also written SI B52 12 25, B521225

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.

A clicking noise can be heard from one or both front seat backrests. This noise is heard when leaning against the backrest of the seat or while the vehicle is cornering.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 52 12 25
Also written: SI B52 12 25, B521225, 52 12 25, SIB-52-12-25, SI B521225
NHTSA ID11023249
Document IDs filedB521225
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsX1, X2
Model years2024–2026
ChassisU10, U11
EnginesB46/B48
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.

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