NHTSA ID Number: 11017505
Manufacturer Communication Number: B330125
TSB/Document Date: 2025-05-02
Summary
“Rattling” noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.See attached video V33 01 25 “Rear strut noise”.
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SIB 33 01 25
2025-04-29
REAR SUSPENSION STRUTS RATTLE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH
ROAD SURFACE
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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
THIS REPAIR IS REMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE (RSU) FRIENDLY
MODEL
E-Series
Model Description
G42 with
B58D engine
2 Series Coupe
Production
Date
From SoP
(model year
2022 with 8/2021
SoP)
Affected Option Code
2VF Adaptive M suspension
SITUATION
“Rattling” noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.
See attached video V33 01 25 “Rear strut noise”.
CAUSE
Function related noises of the dampening components.
CORRECTION
Replace the support bearings, auxiliary shock absorbers, stabilizer and stabilizer supports using the bolded
part numbers below.
Note: The bold part numbers below are not found on the G42 in AIR/ETK. Failure to use the
referenced part numbers from this SIB will result in an improper repair and not remedy the noise
complaint.
All remaining hardware can be found referencing the model G42.
PROCEDURE
Replace the rear stabilizer with supports as per REP 33 55 000 “Removing and installing/replacing rear antiroll bar”.
With the rear axle support lowered, replace the rear support bearings together with the auxiliary shock
absorbers as per REP 33 52 161 “Replacing support bearing for spring strut/shock absorber on the rear left
or right”.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use and invoice the BOLDED part numbers listed below.
Part Number
33 50 6 889 267
33 53 6 791 515
33 50 6 881 581
33 50 5 B38 D44
Description
Support bearings rear
Auxiliary shock absorber, rear
Stabilizer, rear
Stabilizer support
Quantity
2
2
1
2
Note: The bold part numbers above are not found on the G42 in AIR/ETK. Failure to use the abovereferenced part numbers will result in an improper repair and not remedy the noise complaint.
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Part Number
07 11 9 907 135
07 11 9 907 502
07 11 9 907 372
33 32 6 760 668
33 30 6 760 349
07 11 9 908 024
07 11 9 902 751
07 11 9 907 333
33 32 6 768 884
33 30 6 793 892
07 14 6 884 435
34 10 8 838 589
33 12 7 607 158
07 11 9 904 024
18 30 7 525 607
18 30 8 635 798
18 32 8 612 538
18 32 8 612 537
07 14 9 3047 66
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Description
Hex nut with flange (M10x1-8-ZNS3)
Torx bolt (10.9-ZNS3)
Torx screw with collar (M12x1.5x90-10.9)
Self-locking collar nut (M12x1.5-10 ZNS3)
Self-locking collar nut (M14x1.5-10 ZNS3)
Torx-bolt with washer (M14x1.5x85)
Hex nut (M6-8-ZNS3)
Star-socket screw (BM8X30)
Hexagon nut with collar (M10-10 ZNS3)
Torx screw with collar ( M12x1.5x110)
Multi-purpose bolt ASA (M10x35 ZNS3)
Torx screw with washer (M12X1.5X43 ZNS3)
Repair kit recessed nut blue
Hex nut (M8-ZNS3)
Hex nut (M8)
Muffler clamp (D=80.0 x 37mm)
Gasket ring
Screw clamp (D=135mm)
Combination Allen bolt
Quantity
2
6
2
2
2
2
8
4
2
4
8
4
1
3
1
1
1
1
10
Sublet – Bulk Supply Materials
Part Number
83 19 2 405 829
83 23 0 417 754
Description
Circo Light; lubricant (DN = 250 ml)
Lubricating grease Optitemp HT 1 LF (DN = 50 g tube)
Quantity
As needed
As needed
CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW
New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks,
or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program as described below.
Repair Code:
3352063900
Thrust bearing, top rear Unpleasant noises
Obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the following that applies.
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Allowance
33 55 000
Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar (Main
work)
As applicable
Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar (Plus
work)
As applicable
Replacing support bearing for spring struts/shock
absorber, rear (Associated work, shock absorber removed)
As applicable
Localizing body complaint(s): Verifying the source of the
rattling noises in the luggage compartment area as
described in this Service Information Bulletin (Work time)
WT FRU
Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate
2 FRU
Or:
33 55 502
And:
33 52 633
And:
51 00 001*
Or:
00 58 500*
Sublet – Bulk Supply Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
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Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk supply materials
(Do not use the BMW part numbers for claim submission)
See the sublet
reimbursement
calculations below
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk supply materials (BMW part
numbers) is at the dealer net (DN) price for the full or proportional quantities used plus your center’s
handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
(*) Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable procedure for
documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis work time (WT), job/repair
work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise required by State law.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
To obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information from the BMW Group AIR application
resource, start by entering the Chassis Number (last seven (7) characters of the VIN), and click on the
“Search” icon. If the “Vehicle Selection” window displays two or more model possible vehicle choices, select
the applicable Model, or enter the full VIN (17 characters) instead to proceed. Click on the “Flat Rate Units”
button and enter a flat rate labor operation code number “without spaces” in the field to the right, click on the
“Search” icon to display the corresponding listing of “Flat rate unit group details” that are available and their
corresponding FRU allowances.
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ticket to the Parts Department
Supporting Materials
Videos
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TSB/Document ID: B330125
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MFR Communication Date: 2025-04-29
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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