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Service bulletin B310318

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10214259
Published by NHTSA2022-06-21
Manufacturer's numberB310318
Manufacturer's date2022-02-01
NHTSA componentSTEERING

NHTSA's summary

Cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed.

The document

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Components

Steering

Vehicles listed
BMW M22016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
BMW M32015, 2016, 2017, 2018
BMW M32021
BMW M340I2019
BMW M340I2020, 2021
BMW M42015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
BMW M440I2021

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20202672020-06-16. Steering
20V3550002020-06-15. STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
20194702019-09-25. Steering

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B3601212024-02-01. Service bulletin. At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
B3201232023-05-01. Service bulletin. When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
B6615192022-05-16. Service bulletin. The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time.
B6624192022-01-24. Service bulletin. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B6624192021-12-13. Service bulletin. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
B6107212021-11-08. Service bulletin. Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
B6505212021-08-23. Service bulletin. WHIRRING NOISES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL . When driving over rough road surfaces/cobblestones, there is a whirring/squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel-mounted air bag assembly.
B3404142021-05-24. Service bulletin. 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.
B6624192021-02-08. Service bulletin. REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B3206202021-02-01. Service bulletin. REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR: If the power supply to the steering gear is lost and the steering angle is greater than 15 degrees, a fault can occur in the steering system. This can lead to various fault memory entries and Check Control Messages (CCM) in the entire vehicle network.