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June 1, 2016 Service bulletin

Vibration or Knocking Noise from the Center of the Vehicle

BMW technical service bulletin B260116 for 2013-2016 BMW 328I, 2017 BMW 330I and 2013-2016 BMW 335I and others.

Bulletin number
B260116
Component
Power train
Summary
Vibration or Knocking Noise from the Center of the Vehicle. When accelerating, there is a knocking, or vibration, felt from the center of the vehicle. This sensation can be easily duplicated when accelerating with the transmission in 2nd or 3rd gear (manual mode). Torque flex in the rear driveshaft.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 81 complaints in the transmission category.

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