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August 1, 2017 Service bulletin

Backrest noises when under load.

BMW technical service bulletin B520417 for 2011-2016 BMW 528I, 2011-2017 BMW 535I and 2011-2017 BMW 550I and others.

Bulletin number
B520417
Component
Seats
Summary
BACKREST NOISES WHEN UNDER LOAD. Pop noise coming from seat backrest when pressure exerted toward rear or while pulling away from a stop. Friction between top right rivet holding lordosis (back Lumbar support) valve block and backrest cushion spring.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints in the seats category.

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