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BMW X3 2018–2023technical service bulletin

Bulletin SIB310223 · NHTSA communication 10236223 · issued Apr 1, 2023

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
2018–2023
model years
11
vehicle entries

Official summary

Disturbing noises (thump/pop) when reversing slowly near the steering wheel limit position; for example, when leaving a parking space.

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.