2025 BMW Groaning Sound from Hood Hinges SIB 41 01 24

BMW has released Service Information Bulletin SIB 41 01 24 (Revision 1), which supersedes the previous SI B41 01 24 dated April 2024. This bulletin addresses a specific issue affecting various 2025 BMW models, where owners may experience a groaning sound originating from the front of the vehicle. This repair is classified as both Mobile Friendly and Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) Friendly, indicating its ease of implementation and potential for future remote updates.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2025 BMW vehicles may notice a "groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving", particularly when cornering. This "groaning sound" is often heard in the A-pillar or instrument panel area. For a visual reference, BMW has provided an attached video, V41 01 24, for technicians.

Cause

The root cause of the "groaning sound between the hood and the hood hinges" has been identified as "tight clearance" between the hood and its hinges. This tight fit creates friction that results in the audible groaning noise. An accompanying image in the bulletin visually highlights the area of tight clearance on the hood hinges.

Repair Procedure Summary

The correction for this issue involves lubricating the head of the adjusting screw on the hood hinges. The procedure is straightforward and designed to eliminate the friction causing the 2025 BMW groaning sound:

1. The front hood must first be opened. This step requires following specific repair instructions and precautions detailed in ISTA/AIR 41 61 516.
2. Using a small brush, a thin layer of Syntheso Glep 1 grease is then applied to the top of the adjusting screws located on the hood hinges.

Required Parts

To perform this repair, the following specific part is required:

• Part Number: 83 23 9 407 778
• Description: Grease Syntheso Glep 1 (100 gr / 3.53 ounces)

This grease is to be used as needed for the repair procedure.

Warranty and Claim Information

This repair is covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. The repair code for this issue is 4161013900, labeled as "Bonnet (Hood) hinge Unpleasant noises".

Dealers should use the following labor operations for claiming purposes:

Labor Operation	Description	Labor Allowance
51 00 001*	Localizing body complaint(s) (Main or Plus as applicable)	WT FRU
00 58 500*	Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) (Plusposition)	2 FRU
00 58 000*	Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate (See below) (Main work)	3 FRU
41 61 516**	Moving the hood to the service position (Associated work)	As applicable
51 99 000	Work time to apply a thin layer of Syntheso Glep 1 grease to the top of the adjusting screws on the hood hinges	2 FRU

Only one Main type of labor operation code can be claimed per workshop repair visit. Labor operation 41 61 516 should be excluded if the hood did not need to be opened for another repair. For applicable procedures regarding documenting and claiming diagnosis work time, technicians should refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20.

For bulk supply materials, Sublet Code 4 allows for reimbursement up to $10.00 for repair-related materials, calculated at the dealer net price amount for proportional quantities used plus the center's handling.

Owner Action

If you experience a "groaning sound" from the front of your 2025 BMW, especially while cornering, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealer. The repair, identified by repair code 4161013900, which addresses "Bonnet (Hood) hinge Unpleasant noises", is covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. This simple lubrication procedure should resolve the 2025 BMW groaning sound.

Source: NHTSA ID 11022859