# Service bulletin B512518

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10152667
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-01\-07
- Manufacturer's number: B512518
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-11\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE

## NHTSA's summary

RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A\-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A\-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A\-Pillar may have loosened over time.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152667-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152667-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 BMW 228I
- 2017 to 2018 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 to 2018 BMW 430I
- 2014 to 2016 BMW 435I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW 440I
- 2017 BMW 5\-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
- 2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2014 to 2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3
- 2016 to 2018 BMW M2
- 2014 to 2016 BMW M235I
- 2017 to 2018 BMW M240I
- 2015 to 2017 BMW M3
- 2015 to 2018 BMW M4
- 2017 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
- 2018 BMW R NINE T
- 2017 BMW R1200 RT POLICE
- 2017 to 2018 BMW R1200 S ADVENTURE
- 2018 BMW S1000 R
- 2016 to 2017 BMW X1
- 2016 to 2017 BMW X1 SAV
- 2018 BMW X2
- 2011 to 2017 BMW X3
- 2015 to 2017 BMW X4

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [19V349000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V349000.md), 2019-05-09: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [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.
- [InVeh\-In\-App\-Comm](/bulletins/11030320.md), 2026-03-30, Over\-the\-air update: STRUCTURE:BODY. It has been established that the water drain in the right front end area is inadequate. Water at the right front end may not drain off properly. This can result in various Check Control messages and the failure of various systems \(e.g. Park Distance Control \(PDC\), Dynamic Stability Control \(DSC\), window washer system\). We would therefore like to optimize the water drain.
- [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
- [B068024](/bulletins/11009573.md), 2024-11-01, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Wheel Arch Cover Return
- [B410722](/bulletins/10253326.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the top of the B\-pillar\(s\) is heard.
- [B640416](/bulletins/10249435.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- [B541119](/bulletins/10249024.md), 2024-02-01, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the vehicles listed above. It serves only as a diagnostic resource in troubleshooting complaints from the roof area. This bulletin and the associated attachments are designed to provide one single diagnostic resource for troubleshooting all known issues related to the panoramic sunroof of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles which have quality improvement measures already in place.
- [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.
- [B540421](/bulletins/10244239.md), 2023-11-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

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