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SIB 61 19 15: Steering noise
Steering noise on BMW F15/F16/F25/I01 and other models (2011–2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10146764 · Sep 2017 · also written SI B61 19 15, B611915
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.
Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel. There is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (SZL), coil spring or steering wheel.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 61 19 15 Also written: SI B61 19 15, B611915, 61 19 15, SIB-61-19-15, SI B611915 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147257, 10146764 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | B611915 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Sep 2015) |
| Models | I3, I8, X3, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2011–2019 |
| Chassis | F15, F16, F25, I01, I12, I15 |
| Engines | B38, Electric, N20, N47, N52, N55, N57, N63, W20 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Steering Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar Steering › Column |
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.