# Service bulletin B513216

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10146830
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: B513216
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-09\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

## NHTSA's summary

CREAKING NOISES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. Creaking noise is heard from door trim panel while driving on rough roads. Door trim panel is contacting the inner door panel.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146830-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10146830-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2017 BMW 230I
- 2013 to 2017 BMW 320I
- 2014 to 2017 BMW 328D
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 328I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 330E
- 2017 BMW 330I
- 2012 to 2016 BMW 335I
- 2016 to 2017 BMW 340I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 428I
- 2017 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 BMW 440I
- 2017 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2016 to 2017 BMW M2
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2017 BMW M240I
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M4
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- 2017 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V653000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V653000.md), 2016-09-09: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B010826](/bulletins/11037501.md), 2026-09-28, Warranty extension: STRUCTURE:BODY. The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in\-service / delivery date.
- [B062126](/bulletins/11029026.md), 2026-02-25, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Muffler Bracket Return
- [B064225](/bulletins/11022867.md), 2025-09-06, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Bowden Cable Outer Return
- [B513218](/bulletins/10245372.md), 2023-12-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. The paint finish on the door jamb \(above the door striker\) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- [B514616](/bulletins/10238081.md), 2023-06-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- [M410121](/bulletins/10227577.md), 2022-12-12, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- [SIB010119](/bulletins/10224183.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW NA\) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in\-service date. This component\-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Air flap issues caused by debris/blockage from outside influences is not a defect in materials or workmanship and is not claimable. During the extended limited warranty coverage period \(Eligible vehicles that are beyond the 4 year/50,000 mileage New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage\), Active Air Flap cosmetic defect issues are not covered. 1. Air flap control \(link\), active, upper \(G12, G30\) 1. Air flap control \(drive\), active, upper. 2. Air flaps, upper \(assembly\). 3. Air flaps, lower \(assembly\).
- [SIB510822](/bulletins/10218369.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Whistling noise is heard coming from the front bumper while driving at highway speeds.
- [SIB410322](/bulletins/10218368.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. The driver and/or passenger side floor mat/carpet are soaked during/after a car wash.
- [MC460521](/bulletins/10205109.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.

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