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Service bulletin B310126

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id11028921
Published by NHTSA2026-02-23
Manufacturer's numberB310126
Manufacturer's date2026-02-04
NHTSA componentSUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

When driving over an uneven road surface, a “thumping” noise can be heard from the front axle. Seeattached video V 31 01 26. Under certain weather conditions, a “groaning” noise may be heard during steering movements

The document

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Components

Suspension

Vehicles listed
BMW 430I2024
BMW IX2024
BMW X12024
BMW X22024
BMW X32024
BMW X42024
BMW Z42023

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

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
B3201232026-04-27. Service bulletin. When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
B3301262026-02-23. Service bulletin. 1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can be heard from the rear axle. Seeattached video “V33 01 26 Humming” and “V33 02 26 Clicking” The noise may be amplified depending on road speed. Or 2. Fault memory entry: Customer has Dynamic Stability Control malfunction indicator lamp and/or related Check Control Message. The following fault codes are found in the Integrated Brake module fault memory: 4809B7: Wheel speed sensor - rear left - tooth missing 4809C2: Wheel speed sensor - rear right - tooth missing 480AB4: Wheel speed sensor - rear right – noise monitoring 480AAD: Wheel speed sensor - rear left – noise monitoring
B0640252025-07-31. Other. RIGHT BALL JOINT RETURN
B3105242024-11-25. Service campaign. DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE WISHBONE HEXAGON NUT
B3101222024-09-29. Service bulletin. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
B3105242024-07-25. Service campaign. DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE WISHBONE HEXAGON NUT
B3104242024-07-25. Service bulletin. Knocking/rattling noise from front axle when driving on a rough road surface.
B3101222024-04-01. Service bulletin. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots.
B3101242024-02-01. Service bulletin. With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once again under load. The noise might also be heard for a short time while driving.