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SIB 65 05 21: Steering squeak

Steering squeak on BMW G20/G21/G22/G23 and other models (2019–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10200480 · May 2021 · also written SI B65 05 21, B650521

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.

Whirring noises from the steering wheel .

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 65 05 21
Also written: SI B65 05 21, B650521, 65 05 21, SIB-65-05-21, SI B650521
NHTSA ID10200480
Document IDs filedB650521
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models228i, 330e, 330i, 430i, M235i, M340i, M440i, Z4
Model years2019–2021
ChassisG20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G29, F30, F34, F44
EnginesB46/B48, B58
Component (NHTSA)Air Bags
Equipment
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

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.