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NHTSA 10149344: Headlight ticking noise

Headlight ticking noise on BMW E90/E92/E93/F30 and other models (2007–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10149344 · Apr 2013

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

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NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10149344
NHTSA ID10149344
Document IDs filed511511
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models328, 328i, 335, 335i, 335IS, M3
Model years2007–2013
ChassisE90, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34
EnginesN20, N52, N54, N55, S65
Component (NHTSA)Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Concealment Devices

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.