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Service bulletin SIM010617

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10215023
Published by NHTSA2022-07-05
Manufacturer's numberSIM010617
Manufacturer's date2017-06-01
NHTSA componentSERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA's summary

Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Brakes

Vehicles listed
BMW 1 SERIES M2013
BMW 128I2013
BMW 135I2013
BMW 3 SERIES2013
BMW 3 SERIES2013
BMW 3 SERIES2013
BMW 3 SERIES2013
BMW 320I2013
BMW 320XI2013
BMW 3282013
BMW 328D2013
BMW 328I2013
BMW 328XI2013
BMW 3352013
BMW 335I2013
BMW 335IS2013
BMW 335XI2013
BMW 528I2013
BMW 528XI2013
BMW 530I2013
BMW 535I2013
BMW 535XI2013
BMW 550I2013
BMW 550XI2013
BMW 640I2013
BMW 650I2013
BMW 740I2013
BMW 740LI2013
BMW 740LXI2013
BMW 750I2013
BMW 750LI2013
BMW 750LXI2013
BMW 750XI2013
BMW 760LI2013
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 32013
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 52013
BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 72013
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW C650 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER2013
BMW F 700 GS2013
BMW F 800 GS2013
BMW F700 GS2013
BMW F800 GS2013
BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW F800 GT2013
BMW F800 R2013
BMW G 650 GS2013
BMW G 650 GS SERATO2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW G650GS2013
BMW G650GS SERTAO2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW HP42013
BMW K 1300 S2013
BMW K 1600 GT2013
BMW K 1600 GTL2013
BMW K1300 S2013
BMW M32013
BMW M52013
BMW M62013
BMW R 1200 GS2013
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
BMW R 1200 R2013
BMW R 1200 RT2013
BMW R1200 GS2013
BMW S 1000 RR2013
BMW S1000 RR2013
BMW X12013
BMW X1 SAV2013
BMW X32013
BMW X52013
BMW X5 SAV2013
BMW X62013
BMW X6 SAC2013
BMW X6 SAV2013
BMW Z42013

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
14V6270002014-10-07. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
20133302013-09-27. Brakes
13V4540002013-09-26. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
12V4870002012-10-05. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20123342012-10-04. Brakes

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
B3407142023-11-01. Service bulletin. Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
MC0002222023-01-03. Service bulletin. BMW Motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the Paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
B3410192021-11-08. Service bulletin. 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.
B3410192021-09-07. Service bulletin. 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.
MC3401212021-08-23. Service bulletin. During operation of the rear wheel foot brake lever, the rider feels a soft pressure point or perceptibly longer lever travel
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.
B3405172020-08-31. Service bulletin. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
B0126182020-06-15. Service bulletin. EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering gears one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose missing and/or broken due to corrosion.
B5130162020-04-20. Service bulletin. TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
B3405172020-04-20. Service bulletin. TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.