# Service bulletin B340414

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10145331
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-10\-09
- Manufacturer's number: B340414
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: SERVICE BRAKES

## NHTSA's summary

Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles:

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145331-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Brakes

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 BMW 1 SERIES M
- 2006 to 2008 BMW M ROADSTER
- 2016 to 2018 BMW M2
- 2001 to 2006 BMW M3
- 2008 to 2010 BMW M3
- 2012 to 2013 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M3
- 2011 BMW M3 US
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M4
- 2005 BMW M5
- 2006 to 2010 BMW M5
- 2012 BMW M5
- 2013 to 2016 BMW M5
- 2018 BMW M5
- 2006 to 2010 BMW M6
- 2012 to 2018 BMW M6
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X5
- 2018 BMW X5 M
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X6
- 2018 BMW X6 M

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [01V245000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V245000.md), 2001-07-31: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B064925](/bulletins/11024229.md), 2025-10-10, Other: SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Disc Return
- [B064725](/bulletins/11024227.md), 2025-10-10, Other: SERVICE BRAKES. Protection Plate Return
- [B340921](/bulletins/11013041.md), 2025-01-23, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. A turbine\-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- [B340714](/bulletins/10244237.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Functional noises \(squealing/honking\) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material\-
- [B340921](/bulletins/10233158.md), 2023-03-20, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. A turbine\-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- [SIM010617](/bulletins/10215023.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
- [B341019](/bulletins/10203336.md), 2021-11-08, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound \(standard equipment\) and M Carbon Ceramic \(optional\) brakes are high\-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials. In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
- [B341019](/bulletins/10201141.md), 2021-09-07, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound \(standard equipment\) and M Carbon Ceramic \(optional\) brakes are high\-performance brake systems which are designed for sporty, dynamic driving styles. As a side effect of the highest possible brake performance, customers are likely to hear noises due to the extremely resilient materials In the same conversation, inform the customer that his/her braking performance can help ensure that the noises do not occur or disappear quickly.
- [B360121](/bulletins/10194298.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
- [B340414](/bulletins/10194296.md), 2021-05-24, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components \(less than 212 degrees F\) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.

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