BMW i3 2014–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin B310614 · NHTSA communication 10151311 · issued May 1, 2016
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Suspension
component
2014–2016
model years
3
vehicle entries
Official summary
Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures. A grating and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. The noise is most noticeable at low temperatures (approx. 32 degrees F), but not unusual at higher temperatures and after driving. Friction between the spring pad and the strut upper support bearing is causing the noise.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.