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SIB 16 02 13: Fuel pump noise

Fuel pump noise on N20/N54 engines (2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10193493 · Dec 2017 · also written SI B16 02 13, B160213

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.

A manufacturing defect inside the electric fuel delivery unit (in-tank fuel pump) pressure-limiting valve will result in a noise while driving. This defect will not lead to fuel pump failure or loss of power.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberSIB 16 02 13
Also written: SI B16 02 13, B160213, 16 02 13, SIB-16-02-13, SI B160213
NHTSA ID10193493
Document IDs filedB160213
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsZ4
Model years2013
ChassisE89
EnginesN20, N54
Component (NHTSA)Engine

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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Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.

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.

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