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November 1, 2016 Service bulletin

Driver's seat groans/creaks under load.

BMW technical service bulletin B520616 for 2016-2017 BMW X1 and 2016-2017 BMW X1 SAV.

Bulletin number
B520616
Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Summary
DRIVER'S SEAT GROANS/CREAKS UNDER LOAD. Driver's seat backrest produces a groaning/creaking noise in the vicinity of the backrest width adjustment (refer to attached below video) when put under load (upper body pressure into seat back). http://tinyurl.com/jnlof6f Friction at the contact point between lumbar supports and the holder/clip or at lumbar support base plate.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints in the seats category.

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