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NHTSA 10162395: VANOS rattle
VANOS rattle on N55 engines (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10162395 · Jul 2019
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.
N55 Engine: Various Faults Stored in DME Related to VANOS and Camshaft Position. A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine has a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One or more of the following faults may be stored.
Details
| Bulletin number | NHTSA 10162395 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10162395 |
| Document IDs filed | 121412 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335d, 335i, 335IS, 528i, 535i, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, ActiveHybrid 5, M3, M5, M6, X3, X5, X6 |
| Model years | 2006–2013 |
| Chassis | E46, E60, E70, E71, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25, F30, F31, F34 |
| Engines | N55 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Engine And Engine Cooling Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
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.