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SIB 54 14 19: Convertible top squeak

Convertible top squeak on BMW F22/F23 models (2015–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10170582 · Dec 2019 · also written SI B54 14 19, B541419

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.

CONVERTIBLE TOP CREAKING NOISE: Creaking or groaning noise heard from the convertible top headliner. Convertible top headliner deflector contacting the multi-joint linkage.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 54 14 19
Also written: SI B54 14 19, B541419, 54 14 19, SIB-54-14-19, SI B541419
NHTSA ID10170582
Document IDs filedB541419
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 230i, M235i, M240i
Model years2015–2020
ChassisF22, F23
EnginesB46/B48, B58, N20, N55
Component (NHTSA)Equipment

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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