# Service bulletin B320526

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11036379
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-08\-26
- Manufacturer's number: B320526
- Manufacturer's date: 2026\-08\-20
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

“Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11036379-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11036379-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2024 to 2025 BMW 530I
- 2024 to 2025 BMW 740I
- 2024 to 2025 BMW I5
- 2023 to 2025 BMW I7
- 2021 BMW IX
- 2022 to 2025 BMW IX

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [24V714000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V714000.md), 2024-09-25: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B320326](/bulletins/11031564.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: STEERING. “Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
- [B310426](/bulletins/11031562.md), 2026-04-27, Service bulletin: STEERING. 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.
- [B320825](/bulletins/11023248.md), 2025-09-22, Service bulletin: STEERING. When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.
- [B320324](/bulletins/11020909.md), 2025-07-28, Service campaign: STEERING. A check control \(CC\) message \(‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’\) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction in power steering assistance when parking.
- [B320225](/bulletins/11018513.md), 2025-05-21, Service campaign: STEERING. 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.
- [B062925](/bulletins/11017559.md), 2025-05-02, Other: STEERING. Swivel Joint Return
- [B320225](/bulletins/11015536.md), 2025-03-11, Service campaign: STEERING. 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.
- [B320225](/bulletins/11014652.md), 2025-03-03, Service campaign: STEERING. DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
- [B320324](/bulletins/11014505.md), 2025-02-25, Service campaign: STEERING. A check control \(CC\) message \(‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’\) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction in power steering assistance when parking.
- [B060125](/bulletins/11013107.md), 2025-01-25, Other: STEERING. SWIVEL JOINT RETURN

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