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Service bulletin B320825

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id11023248
Published by NHTSA2025-09-22
Manufacturer's numberB320825
Manufacturer's date2025-09-03
NHTSA componentSTEERING

NHTSA's summary

When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.

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

Steering

Vehicles listed
BMW 530I2024, 2025
BMW 740I2024, 2025
BMW IX2024, 2025
BMW IX XDRIVE452026
BMW M52025

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
24V7140002024-09-25. STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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
B3205262026-08-26. Service bulletin. “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
B3203262026-04-27. Service bulletin. “Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
B3104262026-04-27. Service bulletin. SITUATION When turning the steering wheel fully to the steering end stops, a ”groaning” noise can be perceived at the respective steering stop. The noise occurs at higher ambient temperatures from approx. 68°F.
B3202252025-05-21. Service campaign. Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.
B0629252025-05-02. Other. Swivel Joint Return
B3202252025-03-11. Service campaign. Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some cases, moresteering force is required.
B3202252025-03-03. Service campaign. DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
B0601252025-01-25. Other. SWIVEL JOINT RETURN
B3201252025-01-23. Service bulletin. Rumbling, groaning type noises from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
B3103242024-07-25. Service bulletin. When rolling forward or backwards with the steering at full lock (left or right) without the brake applied, a“groan”-type noise may be heard from the front axle. The noise is most noticeable after load reversal. See attached video V31 03 24. The noise can be heard beginning at the 7 second timestamp.